Recall Categories
Browse product recalls organized by product type. Each category shows total recall volume from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA public filings.
According to the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA recall databases, PlainRecalls tracks 100,165 federal product recalls from 1995 to 2026, led by FDA medical-device recalls (39,096), followed by FDA food (28,966) and drug (17,683) recalls.
Product recalls in the United States span a wide range of categories, from food contamination events and defective medical devices to automotive safety defects and children's products with choking hazards. Understanding which category a recall falls under helps you quickly assess the potential risk and take appropriate action.
PlainRecalls organizes every recall by product type so you can browse all recalls within a specific category. Each category below shows the total number of recalls tracked, and clicking through displays the full list with details on severity, the issuing agency, and the products affected.
Medical Devices
41,070 recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
Food
25,513 recalls
Food safety recalls including contamination, mislabeling, and undeclared allergens
Drugs & Medications
14,473 recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
Vehicles
8,938 recalls
Vehicle safety recalls from NHTSA including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and equipment
Children & Baby Products
4,017 recalls
Children and baby product recalls including toys, cribs, strollers, and car seats
Household Products
3,574 recalls
Household product recalls including furniture, mattresses, and home goods
Dietary Supplements
2,018 recalls
Dietary supplement recalls including vitamins, herbs, and protein products
Meat & Poultry
1,672 recalls
USDA-regulated meat, poultry, and processed meat product recalls
Cosmetics & Personal Care
1,388 recalls
Cosmetics and personal care product recalls
Electronics
694 recalls
Electronics recalls including batteries, chargers, and consumer devices
Outdoor & Sports
584 recalls
Outdoor, sports, and recreational product recalls
Appliances
482 recalls
Home and kitchen appliance recalls