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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 9 critical, 41 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 37 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (37), NHTSA (13), 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.

CPSC Moderate Apr 7, 2010

Hammary Furniture Recalls Chests and Tables Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

CPSC Moderate Apr 7, 2010

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Oriental Furniture

CPSC Moderate Apr 6, 2010

Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard

NHTSA Critical Apr 6, 2010

CHEVROLET,GMC 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Moderate Apr 2, 2010

FORD 2007-2009: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA Moderate Apr 2, 2010

FORD 2007-2009: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

CPSC Moderate Apr 1, 2010

Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard

Agio International Co., of Hong Kong

CPSC Moderate Apr 1, 2010

Bauer Recalls Children's Hockey Sticks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

CPSC Moderate Apr 1, 2010

Chrome Shelving Recalled by King Long Metal Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

King Long Metal Industrial Company, Ltd., of Trumbull, Conn.

CPSC Moderate Apr 1, 2010

Crate and Barrel Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC Moderate Apr 1, 2010

Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Ottoman Bed Mattresses by PBteen (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Mar 31, 2010

Ardica Recalls Heated Jackets and Vests Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC Moderate Mar 31, 2010

Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlingt…

North-Sportif Inc., of New York, N.Y.

CPSC Moderate Mar 31, 2010

Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.

CPSC Moderate Mar 30, 2010

Sport Obermeyer Ltd. Voluntarily Recalls Girls' Jackets with Drawstrings at the Waist Due to Entrapment Hazard

NHTSA Critical Mar 30, 2010

PORSCHE 2011: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

PORSCHE

CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2010

Children's Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2010

Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard

Evenflo Co. Inc. of Miamisburg, Ohio

CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2010

Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards

Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn.

CPSC Moderate Mar 24, 2010

Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Bubblegum USA Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Bubblegum USA, of Los Angeles, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Mar 24, 2010

Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Children's Apparel Network Due Strangulation Hazard

Children's Apparel Network, Ltd. of New York, N.Y.

CPSC Moderate Mar 24, 2010

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

Liberty Apparel Company, Inc., New York, N.Y.

CPSC Moderate Mar 24, 2010

Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported

Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.

NHTSA Critical Mar 24, 2010

NISSAN 2010: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

NISSAN

CPSC Moderate Mar 23, 2010

Audio Receivers Recalled by Niles Audio Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla.

CPSC Moderate Mar 23, 2010

Painted Wooden Beads Intended for Children's Crafts Recalled By S&S Worldwide Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

CPSC Moderate Mar 23, 2010

Simpson Dura-Vent Recalls Fireplace Dampers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Simpson Dura-Vent Company Inc., of Vacaville, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Mar 23, 2010

Ventus Bicycle Aerobars Recalled by 3T Cycling Srl Due to Fall Hazard

3T Cycling Srl, Italy

NHTSA Moderate Mar 23, 2010

FREIGHTLINER 2008-2010: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical Mar 19, 2010

BUICK,CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2005-2008: SUSPENSION:REAR

BUICK,CHEVROLET,PONTIAC

CPSC Moderate Mar 18, 2010

Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Konrad and Loft Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus/World Market

Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Mar 18, 2010

Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China

CPSC Moderate Mar 18, 2010

Graco Recalls Harmony(tm) High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Graco Children's Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.

CPSC Moderate Mar 18, 2010

Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

Southern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

NHTSA Critical Mar 18, 2010

INTERNATIONAL 2009-2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

INTERNATIONAL

CPSC Moderate Mar 17, 2010

Haselson International Trading Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coa…

Haselson International Trading Inc., of New York, N.Y.

CPSC Moderate Mar 17, 2010

Mobile Power Packs Recalled By Tumi Due to Fire Hazard

Tumi, of South Plainfield, N.J.

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2010

CADILLAC 2003-2007: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

CADILLAC

CPSC Moderate Mar 16, 2010

Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

NHTSA Critical Mar 16, 2010

INTERNATIONAL 2006-2011: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA Moderate Mar 16, 2010

FREIGHTLINER 2008-2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical Mar 16, 2010

HONDA 2007-2008: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Mar 12, 2010

CHEVROLET,GMC 2009-2010: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

CHEVROLET,GMC

CPSC Moderate Mar 11, 2010

Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard

Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan

CPSC Moderate Mar 11, 2010

CPSC Issues Warning on Children's Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets with High Levels of Cadmium

CPSC Moderate Mar 11, 2010

Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard

Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash.

CPSC Moderate Mar 10, 2010

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard

Locks All Over and All Over Skater by Timex, of China

CPSC Moderate Mar 10, 2010

Byer California Recalls Girls' Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

CPSC Moderate Mar 10, 2010

Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Regaliti Inc., of New York, N.Y.

CPSC Moderate Mar 10, 2010

Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Nearby Recall Years

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

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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 2010