2010 Recalls
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2010 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 544 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2010. That represents about 0.65% 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 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 2010.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 15 critical, 35 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 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 2010 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.
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
JEEP 2010: EQUIPMENT
JEEP
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
Ethan Allen Global Inc., of Danbury, Conn.
Boys' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory
Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
LELE & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
LELE & Company Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
American Electric Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga.
NISSAN 2006-2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
NISSAN
INFINITI,NISSAN 2005-2009: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
INFINITI,NISSAN
CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2005-2010: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CHEVROLET,PONTIAC
MACK 2002-2003: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK
Children's Fork and Spoon Sets Recalled by Peachtree Playthings Due to Choking Hazard; Sold at Dollar Tree and Deals
Peachtree Playthings, of Atlanta, Ga.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics
Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO), of Ashland, Va.
INFINITI,NISSAN 2008-2010: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
INFINITI,NISSAN
HYUNDAI 2011: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
HYUNDAI
Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard
Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard
Scotsman Group LLC, of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Sportime Recalls Children's Floor Hockey Sets Due to Lead Paint Hazard
MITSUBISHI 2010: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MITSUBISHI
MITSUBISHI 2004-2010: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
MITSUBISHI
HYUNDAI 2010: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
HYUNDAI
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Arctic Cat Inc. of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Bristol Model and Martha Stewart Collection Enameled Steel Tea Kettles Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Copco, a division of Wilton Industries Inc., of Woodridge, Ill.
HONDA 2005: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
HONDA
FREIGHTLINER 2010: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
FREIGHTLINER
MAZDA 2010: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
MAZDA
Bobens Trading Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
Children's Hooded Jackets Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recalled by Franshaw Due to Strangulation Hazard
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Baycreek Due to Strangulation Hazard
Baycreek Inc., of New York, N.Y.
GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard
GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc., of Billerica, Mass.
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Kikkerland Design Recalls Foldable Step Stools Sold By QVC Due to Fall Hazard
Kikkerland Design Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard
Franklin Electric Co., of Bluffton, Ind.
BMW 2009-2010: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW
Allreds Design Recalls Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Allreds Design dba Hidden Hollow Beads, of Fort Duchesne, Utah
CHEVROLET 2000-2002: SUSPENSION
CHEVROLET
Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations
Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Tiny Love Recalls Wind Chime Toys Due to Puncture and Laceration Hazards
Tiny Love Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" Drop Side Crib Brands Recalled; Three Infant Deaths Reported
Generation 2 Worldwide of Dothan, Ala.
Innovage LLC Recalls Discovery Kids Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
LEXUS 2010: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
LEXUS
Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard
INTERNATIONAL 2009-2010: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
INTERNATIONAL
PETERBILT 2010: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PETERBILT
Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by New Mode Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
New Mode Sportswear, of Garden Grove, Calif.
Children's Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by GTM Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
GTM Sportswear Inc., of Manhattan, Kan.
Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard
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 2010
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.