PlainRecalls

2004 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

539 recalls · Page 10 of 11

2004 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 539 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2004. That represents about 0.53% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 1.5 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA 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 11 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 2004.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 19 critical, 31 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 37 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 22 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward NHTSA (28), CPSC (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 2004 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

← 2003 2005 →
NHTSA Critical Mar 10, 2004

CHEVROLET,GMC 2004: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

CHEVROLET,GMC
CPSC Moderate Mar 9, 2004

CPSC, Lado Co. of America Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y.
CPSC Moderate Mar 9, 2004

CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

Light Distribution Inc., of Miami, Fla.
CPSC Moderate Mar 9, 2004

CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Revised Design Steam Cleaner

Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
NHTSA Moderate Mar 9, 2004

MAZDA 2003-2004: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

MAZDA
CPSC Moderate Mar 4, 2004

CPSC, FAO Schwarz Inc. Announce Recall of Fire Engine Pull-Along Toys

FAO Schwarz Inc., King of Prussia, Pa.
CPSC Moderate Mar 4, 2004

CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space Heaters

Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
NHTSA Critical Mar 4, 2004

MACK 2003: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

MACK
NHTSA Critical Mar 4, 2004

CHRYSLER 2004: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

CHRYSLER
NHTSA Critical Mar 4, 2004

JEEP 2004: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

JEEP
NHTSA Moderate Mar 4, 2004

JEEP 2004: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

JEEP
CPSC Moderate Mar 2, 2004

CPSC, Brand Imports, LLC Announce Recall of Children's Rings

Brand Imports LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz.
CPSC Moderate Mar 2, 2004

CPSC, Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Announce Recall of Drill Charger Base

Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn.
NHTSA Moderate Mar 2, 2004

FORD,MERCURY 2000-2003: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

FORD,MERCURY
NHTSA Critical Mar 2, 2004

FORD,MERCURY 2003: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FORD,MERCURY
NHTSA Moderate Mar 1, 2004

NISSAN 2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

NISSAN
CPSC Moderate Feb 27, 2004

CPSC, Bloomingdale's By Mail Announce Recall of Candleholders

Bloomingdale's By Mail, of New York, N.Y.
NHTSA Critical Feb 27, 2004

INTERNATIONAL 2001-2003: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

INTERNATIONAL
CPSC Moderate Feb 26, 2004

CPSC, Honeywell Video System Announce Recall of Security Camera

Video Controls Ltd., of Cheshire, United Kingdom
CPSC Moderate Feb 26, 2004

CPSC, Quality Fresh Cigars Announce Recall of Lighters

Quality Fresh Cigars, of Troy, Mich.
CPSC Moderate Feb 26, 2004

CPSC, Schylling Associates Announce Recall of Wooden Music Radio Boxes

Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
CPSC Moderate Feb 24, 2004

CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Cribs

Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.
NHTSA Moderate Feb 24, 2004

CHEVROLET 2004: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CHEVROLET
NHTSA Critical Feb 24, 2004

BUICK,CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

BUICK,CHEVROLET,PONTIAC
NHTSA Critical Feb 24, 2004

HONDA 2000-2002: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HONDA
NHTSA Moderate Feb 20, 2004

VOLKSWAGEN 2000-2002: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

VOLKSWAGEN
NHTSA Moderate Feb 20, 2004

MITSUBISHI 2004: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

MITSUBISHI
CPSC Moderate Feb 19, 2004

CPSC, Grand Hall Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Repair Temperature Gauges

Grand Hall Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
CPSC Moderate Feb 19, 2004

CPSC, Mary Meyer Corp. Announce Recall To Replace Plush Spider Baby Toys

Mary Meyer Corporation, of Townshend, Vt.
CPSC Moderate Feb 18, 2004

CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers

Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.
NHTSA Critical Feb 18, 2004

WORKHORSE 2000-2002: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

WORKHORSE
NHTSA Critical Feb 18, 2004

PORSCHE 2003-2004: SEATS

PORSCHE
NHTSA Moderate Feb 18, 2004

PORSCHE 2004: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

PORSCHE
NHTSA Critical Feb 18, 2004

PORSCHE 2003: SEATS

PORSCHE
NHTSA Critical Feb 18, 2004

PORSCHE 2003-2004: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

PORSCHE
NHTSA Critical Feb 18, 2004

PORSCHE 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

PORSCHE
NHTSA Moderate Feb 17, 2004

MAZDA 2004: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

MAZDA
NHTSA Critical Feb 17, 2004

MAZDA 2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

MAZDA
NHTSA Critical Feb 17, 2004

MAZDA 2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

MAZDA
NHTSA Critical Feb 13, 2004

VOLVO 2003: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

VOLVO
NHTSA Critical Feb 13, 2004

VOLVO 2003: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLVO
CPSC Moderate Feb 12, 2004

CPSC, GE Security, Inc. Announce Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms

GE Security, Inc., (GE Security) of Tualatin, Ore.
CPSC Moderate Feb 12, 2004

CPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box

Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio
CPSC Moderate Feb 12, 2004

CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
CPSC Moderate Feb 11, 2004

CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Fixtures

Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C.
NHTSA Critical Feb 11, 2004

MITSUBISHI 2000-2003: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

MITSUBISHI
CPSC Moderate Feb 10, 2004

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Sets

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, VA
CPSC Moderate Feb 10, 2004

CPSC, Fromm International-Solis® USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

Solis, of Switzerland
NHTSA Critical Feb 9, 2004

CHEVROLET 2000-2004: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

CHEVROLET
CPSC Moderate Feb 6, 2004

CPSC, PlayWell Toy Company Ltd. Announce Recall of Activity Cubes

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

2002 2003 2005 2006 2007

Compare 2004 with 2003 →

Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2004

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2004 across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.