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2003 Recalls

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2003 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 370 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2003. That represents about 0.44% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 1.0 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 8 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2003.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 14 critical, 36 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 41 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 28 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (28), NHTSA (22), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ — an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.

Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2003 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number — always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

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NHTSA Critical Aug 22, 2003

NISSAN 2000: WHEELS

NISSAN
NHTSA Moderate Aug 22, 2003

PETERBILT 2004: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

PETERBILT
CPSC Moderate Aug 21, 2003

CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters

Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
CPSC Moderate Aug 21, 2003

CPSC, CDX Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Jets

C.D.X. Trading Inc., of Ridgewood, N.Y.
CPSC Moderate Aug 21, 2003

CPSC, CFM Keanall Announce Recall of Gas Grills

CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
CPSC Moderate Aug 21, 2003

CPSC, Hayward Pool Products Inc. Announce Recall Pool Heaters

Hayward Pool Products Inc., of Elizabeth, N.J.
CPSC Moderate Aug 21, 2003

CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Children's Puzzle

Small World Toys®, of Culver City, Calif.
NHTSA Critical Aug 12, 2003

DODGE 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

DODGE
NHTSA Critical Aug 6, 2003

PETERBILT 2003: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

PETERBILT
NHTSA Critical Aug 5, 2003

HYUNDAI 2003: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

HYUNDAI
NHTSA Moderate Aug 5, 2003

KENWORTH 2002-2003: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

KENWORTH
NHTSA Moderate Aug 5, 2003

FORD 2004: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

FORD
NHTSA Critical Aug 5, 2003

FORD 2001-2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

FORD
NHTSA Critical Aug 5, 2003

FORD,MERCURY 2000-2002: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

FORD,MERCURY
NHTSA Moderate Aug 5, 2003

FORD,MERCURY 2000-2001: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

FORD,MERCURY
NHTSA Critical Aug 5, 2003

FORD 2003: WHEELS

FORD
CPSC Moderate Aug 4, 2003

CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of "Happyvillagers" Toy Sets

HearthSong, of Madison, Va.
CPSC Moderate Aug 4, 2003

CPSC, MagicCabin Announce Recall of Toy Trucks

Magic Cabin, of Viroqua, Wis.
CPSC Moderate Jul 31, 2003

CPSC, Cervélo Cycles Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks

Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada
CPSC Moderate Jul 31, 2003

CPSC, Hedstrom Corp. Announce Recall of Trampolines

Hedstrom Corp., of Bedford, Pa.
CPSC Moderate Jul 31, 2003

CPSC, Ideal Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Voltage Testers

Ideal Industries Inc., of Sycamore, Ill.
CPSC Moderate Jul 31, 2003

CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Stacking Rings

International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
CPSC Moderate Jul 31, 2003

CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Kids Sling Chair

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
NHTSA Critical Jul 29, 2003

HONDA 2002-2003: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HONDA
NHTSA Critical Jul 28, 2003

INTERNATIONAL 2003: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

INTERNATIONAL
CPSC Moderate Jul 24, 2003

CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers
NHTSA Critical Jul 22, 2003

HYUNDAI 2001-2003: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

HYUNDAI
NHTSA Moderate Jul 21, 2003

ISUZU 2003: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

ISUZU
CPSC Moderate Jul 17, 2003

CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters

De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, Texas
CPSC Moderate Jul 17, 2003

CPSC, DesignPac Announce Recall of Lamp Oil

DesignPac, of Northlake, Ill.
CPSC Moderate Jul 17, 2003

CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers

Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va.
CPSC Moderate Jul 17, 2003

CPSC, Midwest Announce Recall of Toad Lawn Sprinklers

Midwest, of Cannon Falls, Minn.
CPSC Moderate Jul 17, 2003

CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers

UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland
NHTSA Moderate Jul 17, 2003

MACK 2003: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

MACK
CPSC Moderate Jul 15, 2003

CPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers

Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
NHTSA Moderate Jul 15, 2003

BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC,OLDSMOBILE,PONTIAC 2001-2003: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC,OLDSMOBILE,PONTIAC
NHTSA Critical Jul 14, 2003

NISSAN 2002-2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NISSAN
CPSC Moderate Jul 9, 2003

CPSC, Select Comfort Announce Recall of Adjustable Beds

Select Comfort Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
CPSC Moderate Jul 3, 2003

CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions

Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2003

CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2003

CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of GSW Water Heaters With S.I.T. Temperature Controls

GSW Industries Inc., of Fergus, Ontario, Canada
CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2003

CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs

Franzus Company LLC, of Beacon Falls, Conn.
CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2003

CPSC, JAKKS Pacific Announce Recall of "Spit Smatter" Spray Foam

JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.
CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2003

CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

Perfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.C.
CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2003

CPSC, Small Small World Announce Recall of "Egg Dippers" Easter Plush Toys

Small Small World, of Englewood, N.J.
NHTSA Critical Jul 2, 2003

ACURA 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

ACURA
NHTSA Critical Jul 1, 2003

BMW 2002-2003: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW
NHTSA Critical Jul 1, 2003

CADILLAC,OLDSMOBILE,PONTIAC 2002-2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

CADILLAC,OLDSMOBILE,PONTIAC
NHTSA Moderate Jul 1, 2003

KENWORTH 2001-2003: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

KENWORTH
CPSC Moderate Jun 30, 2003

CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.

Nearby Recall Years

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2003

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.