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Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

19 recalls on record · Latest: Apr 14, 2021

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Recall Insight

Kimberly-Clark Corporation appears on 19 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 101,704 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA. That represents approximately 0.019% of the federal archive, a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Apr 14, 2021, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 19 entries, severity tagging shows 0 critical, 18 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 18 of 19 entries, unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 3 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by FDA Devices (16), FDA Drug (3). The date window on this page runs from Jul 18, 2012 to Apr 14, 2021.

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FDA Drug Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Scott¿ Moisturizing Foam Hand Sanitizer, 1.2 Liters (40.5 fl oz), Distributed in the U.S. by Kimberly-Clark Global Sales, LLC, Roswell, GA 30076-2199…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

U by Kotex¿ Sleek¿, Regular Tampons, 3 Count

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

U by Kotex¿ Sleek¿, Regular Tampons, 18 Count

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

U by Kotex¿ Sleek¿, Regular/Super Tampons, 34 Count Multipack

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

U by Kotex¿ Sleek¿, Regular Tampons, 34 Count

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Kimberly-Clark RadiOpaque Radiofrequency Cannula, Gauge 22, Length 100 mm, Active Tip 10 mm, Distributed in the US by Kimberly-Clark,Product code PMF…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Kimberly-Clark Single Shot Epidural Pain Management Trays containing the BD LOR Syringe (BD Code 405198) Product Usage: The device is designed to…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2013

KIMGUARD Container Filters, 7.5in (19cm), Round and 9in. X 9in. (23cm x 23cm), Square. Intended to be used to enclose another medical device that …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2012

Kimberly-Clark Patient Warming System - Model 1000 Control Unit The product is a thermal regulating system, indicated for monitoring and controlli…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

MicroCool Breathable Gown with Towels, X-Larg, X-Long, Sterile The product is a sterile, single use, surgical gown intended to protect surgical pa…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

ULTRA Fabric Reinforced surgical Gown X-Large Sterile The product is a sterile, single use, surgical gown intended to protect surgical patients an…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2012

Kimberly-Clark MIC Safety PEG Kit - Pull Type The Kimberly-Clark MIC PEG Kits - Pull type are Percutaneous Endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes inte…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2012

Kimberly-Clark MIC PEG Kit - Pull Type The Kimberly-Clark MIC PEG Kits - Pull type are Percutaneous Endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes intended fo…

FDA Devices Low Sep 26, 2012

ULTRA Fabric Reinforced Surgical Gown, X-Large, Sterile, Test File. The Kimberly-Clark ULTRA Fabric Reinforced Surgical Gown is a sterile, single …

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Kimberly Clark Patient Warming System - Model 1000 Control Unit. Kimberly Clark Patient Warming System - Model 1000 Control Unit and Energy Trans…

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

MicroCool Breathable Impervious Surgical Gown, (Large and X-Large), Sterile, Made in Honduras. The Kimberly Clark Micro COOL Surgical Gowns are st…

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

MicroCool Breathable Impervious Gown with Secure Fit Surgical, (Large and X-Large), Made in Honduras. The Kimberly Clark Micro COOL Surgical Gowns…

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Kleenex Luxury Foam Hand Sanitizer, (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%), in a) 1 Liter (33.8 fl oz.), b) 1.2 Liters (40.5 fl oz.) Cassettes, Distributed by …

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Kleenex Foam Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Free in a) 1.5 fl oz. (45mL) , b) 8 fl oz. (236mL) , and c) 16 fl oz (473mL) bottles, Distributed by Kimberly Cl…

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA - federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, or NHTSA directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index - firm-level aggregation across all three federal recall feeds

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Recalls are aggregated across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA filings that name this firm; the total reflects the federal record, not an independent investigation. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.