PlainRecalls

2005 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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2005 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 523 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2005. That represents about 0.51% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 1.4 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 2005.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 14 critical, 36 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 44 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 32 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (32), NHTSA (18), 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 2005 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.

NHTSA Moderate Feb 18, 2005

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC,SATURN 2005: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC,SATURN

CPSC Moderate Feb 17, 2005

CPSC, Charles Products Announce Recall of Toddler Drinking Cups

Charles Products, of Bethesda, Md.

CPSC Moderate Feb 17, 2005

CPSC, GSI Commerce Solutions Announce Recall of Electric Scooters

GSI Commerce Solutions, doing business as Spartan Sports, of King of Prussia, Pa.

CPSC Moderate Feb 16, 2005

CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Dive Sticks

The Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.

CPSC Moderate Feb 15, 2005

CPSC, Brave Products Announce Recall of Log Splitters

Brave Products Inc., Streator, Ill.

CPSC Moderate Feb 15, 2005

CPSC, HIS International Announce Recall of Jumper Sets

HIS International, of New York, NY

CPSC Moderate Feb 15, 2005

CPSC, Sea Gull Lighting Products Announce Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures

Sea Gull Lighting Products Inc., of Riverside, N.J.

CPSC Moderate Feb 15, 2005

CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Announce Recall of Reef Rocker Infant Toys

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

NHTSA Moderate Feb 14, 2005

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2005: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Feb 14, 2005

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2005: SUSPENSION:REAR

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC

CPSC Moderate Feb 11, 2005

CPSC, American Standard Companies Announce Recall of Gas-Electric Heating/Cooling Units

Trane and American Standard, divisions of American Standard Inc., of Tyler, Texas

CPSC Moderate Feb 11, 2005

CPSC, Big Save International Announce Recall of Baby Walkers

CPSC Moderate Feb 11, 2005

CPSC, BISSELL Announce Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners

BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

CPSC Moderate Feb 11, 2005

CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Multi-Task Tools

Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.

NHTSA Critical Feb 11, 2005

TOYOTA 2005: PARKING BRAKE

TOYOTA

CPSC Moderate Feb 10, 2005

CPSC, Arett Sales Corp. Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters

CPSC Moderate Feb 10, 2005

CPSC, Giftco Announce Recall of Fork in Winnie the Pooh Baby Plate Set

Giftco, Inc. of Vernon Hills, IL

CPSC Moderate Feb 10, 2005

CPSC, New Star Toys & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Cars

CPSC Moderate Feb 10, 2005

CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall

Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Feb 9, 2005

CPSC, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps

Superlines International, Taiwan R.O.C.

CPSC Moderate Feb 9, 2005

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. ("BRP") Announce Recall of Snowmobiles

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada

CPSC Moderate Feb 9, 2005

CPSC, Todo Dollar Wholesale Announce Recall of Pacifiers

CPSC Moderate Feb 9, 2005

CPSC, Vernier Software & Technology Announce Recall of Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors

Vernier Software & Technology, of Beaverton, Ore.

NHTSA Moderate Feb 9, 2005

CADILLAC,PONTIAC 2004: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

CADILLAC,PONTIAC

CPSC Moderate Feb 8, 2005

CPSC, Deb Shops Announce Recall of Decorative Candleholders

Horn Sing Ind. Company Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan

NHTSA Critical Feb 8, 2005

CHEVROLET,GMC,HUMMER 2004-2005: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CHEVROLET,GMC,HUMMER

NHTSA Critical Feb 8, 2005

BENTLEY 2001: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

BENTLEY

CPSC Moderate Feb 4, 2005

CPSC, H & M Announce Recall of Girls' Sweaters with Faux Fur Trim

Dubbster (H & M private label), H & M, of New York, N.Y.

CPSC Moderate Feb 3, 2005

CPSC, Once Upon a Family Announce Recall of Memory Trunks

Once Upon a Family, of Irvine, Calif.

NHTSA Critical Feb 3, 2005

HONDA 2005: STEERING:COLUMN

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Feb 3, 2005

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU 2005: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU

NHTSA Critical Feb 3, 2005

DODGE 2005: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

DODGE

CPSC Moderate Feb 1, 2005

CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DR®Leaf and Lawn Vacuum

Country Home Products, Inc. of Vergennes, Vt.

CPSC Moderate Feb 1, 2005

CPSC, Rossignol, and Dynastar Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings

Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. and Skis Dynastar, Inc. of Williston, Vermont

NHTSA Moderate Feb 1, 2005

FORD 2000-2005: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

FORD

NHTSA Critical Jan 31, 2005

HONDA 2001-2004: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

HONDA

CPSC Moderate Jan 28, 2005

CPSC, Leiner Health Products Announce Recall of Multivitamins

Leiner Health Products, of Carson, Calif.

NHTSA Critical Jan 28, 2005

ACURA,HONDA 2000-2002: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ACURA,HONDA

NHTSA Critical Jan 28, 2005

SUZUKI 2004: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

SUZUKI

NHTSA Critical Jan 27, 2005

FORD,LINCOLN 2000-2001: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

FORD,LINCOLN

CPSC Moderate Jan 26, 2005

CPSC, Commend Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Dining Set Chairs

Commend Co. Ltd., of Fair Lawn, N.J.

CPSC Moderate Jan 26, 2005

CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters

Lakewood Engineering and Mfg. Co., of Chicago, Ill.

CPSC Moderate Jan 26, 2005

CPSC, Polk Audio Announce Recall of LSiW Powered Subwoofers

Polk Audio Inc., of Baltimore, Md.

CPSC Moderate Jan 25, 2005

CPSC, Jumpking Inc.® Announce Recall of Trampolines, Enclosures

Jumpking Inc.® of Mesquite, Texas

CPSC Moderate Jan 24, 2005

CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets

Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Jan 24, 2005

CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners

Research Products Corp., of Madison, Wis.

NHTSA Critical Jan 24, 2005

MASERATI 2005: AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

MASERATI

NHTSA Critical Jan 24, 2005

HONDA 2002-2004: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

HONDA

CPSC Moderate Jan 21, 2005

CPSC, Carlton Cards Retails, Inc. Announce Recall of Tealight Candle Holder

Carlton Cards Retail, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio

NHTSA Critical Jan 21, 2005

CHEVROLET,GMC 2005: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

CHEVROLET,GMC

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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 2005

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 2005 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.