Recall Categories
According to the Food and Drug Administration, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall feeds reviewed in August 2026 against our methodology, this directory indexes 104,158 product recall notices.
Browse product recalls organized by product type. According to the FDA, CPSC, 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
40,910 recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
Food
25,473 recalls
Food safety recalls including contamination, mislabeling, and undeclared allergens
Drugs & Medications
14,437 recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
Vehicles
8,940 recalls
Vehicle safety recalls from NHTSA including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and equipment
Children & Baby Products
4,007 recalls
Children and baby product recalls including toys, cribs, strollers, and car seats
Household Products
3,567 recalls
Household product recalls including furniture, mattresses, and home goods
Dietary Supplements
2,016 recalls
Dietary supplement recalls including vitamins, herbs, and protein products
Meat & Poultry
1,669 recalls
USDA-regulated meat, poultry, and processed meat product recalls
Cosmetics & Personal Care
1,388 recalls
Cosmetics and personal care product recalls
Electronics
692 recalls
Electronics recalls including batteries, chargers, and consumer devices
Outdoor & Sports
582 recalls
Outdoor, sports, and recreational product recalls
Appliances
477 recalls
Home and kitchen appliance recalls