2009 Recalls
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2009 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 558 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2009. That represents about 0.66% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 1.5 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 12 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 2009.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 7 critical, 43 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 39 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (40), NHTSA (10), 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 2009 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.
Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China
Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Play Yards with Bassinets Due to Suffocation Hazard
Wooden Toys Recalled by Kendamaspot Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban
Kendamaspot LLC, of Redmond, Wash.
BMW 2008-2010: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW
HYUNDAI 2006-2009: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
HYUNDAI
Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning
Cressi-sub USA, of Westwood, N.J.
Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard
Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
Fujian Minhou Minxing Weaving Co. Ltd, of China
CHEVROLET 2005-2007: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CHEVROLET
KENWORTH 2010: STEERING
KENWORTH
CHEVROLET,GMC 2010: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CHEVROLET,GMC
5.11 Tactical® Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Spanlink International Corp.
Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite Due to Drowning Hazard
Lamartek Inc., dba Dive Rite of, Lake City, Fla.
IKEA Recalls LEOPARD Highchairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards
Watts Regulator Co., of North Andover, Mass.
Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Dorel Juvenile Group to Announce Recall of Infant Car Seat/Carriers
Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind.
Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquicaps Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio
AUDI 2009: AIR BAGS
AUDI
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Facto…
DMF Sales, of New York, N.Y.
Child's Asphyxiation Death Prompts Recall of Toy Dart Gun Play Set by OKK Trading
Kong Hoi Industrial Co., of Hong Kong, China
Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard
Precious Moments Inc. of Carthage, Mo.
CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk of Injury
Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group
American Vintage Group LLC, of Houston, Texas
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child
CADILLAC 2010: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CADILLAC
Timberland Recalls Children's Boots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co. Sold at Ross Stores
Near Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman and Roller Shades Sold at Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBTeens: Expands previous recall of …
Near Strangulations of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by JCPenney
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Draper Inc.
Draper Inc., of Spiceland, Ind.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at West Elm
West Elm of San Francisco, Calif.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair of Roman Shades by Airtex Designs Group; Sold Exclusively by The Land of Nod
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry
All Strong Industry (USA) Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
FORD 2009: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
FORD
MINI 2010: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MINI
Children's Pajama Sets Recalled by Little Miss Matched Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard
MTD Recalls Log Splitters Due to Amputation Hazard
MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
OSRAM SYLVANIA Recalls Portable Nightlights Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
BMW 2009-2010: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW
Children's Plush Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster Due to Choking Hazard
Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Evenflo Recalls Cake Toys on Children's Activity Centers Due to Choking Hazard
Evenflo Co. Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Goodman Company Reannounces Recall of Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units Due to Fire Hazard
Goodman Company, LP, of Houston, Texas
Infant Suffocation Deaths Prompt Recall of Amby Baby Motion Beds/Hammocks
Amby Baby USA, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
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 2009
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.