2011 Recalls
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2011 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 466 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2011. That represents about 0.56% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 1.3 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 10 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 2011.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 21 critical, 29 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 29 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (29), NHTSA (21), 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 2011 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.
Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard
Radio Flyer, of Chicago, Ill.
Umarex USA Recalls to Repair Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols; Pistols Can Fire Unexpectedly
ISUZU 2012: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ISUZU
Dining Tables Recalled by EQ3 Due to Collapse and Impact Hazards
Philips Lighting Recalls EnergySaver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard
Philips Lighting Company of Somerset, N.J.
Emergency Exit Signs Recalled by Best Lighting Products Due to Failure to Illuminate
Best Lighting Products, of Pataskala, Ohio
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER 2003: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER
NISSAN 2012: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
NISSAN
PORSCHE 2011-2012: SEAT BELTS
PORSCHE
MASERATI 2009: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MASERATI
CHEVROLET 2012: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
CHEVROLET
Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Target Recalls Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard
HONDA 2005-2010: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HONDA
NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
BUICK 2012: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
BUICK
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CHRYSLER,DODGE
Cloud Engines Recalls Pogoplug Video File Sharing Device Due to Fire Hazard
Toy Keys with Remote Recalled by Battat Due to Choking Hazard
FORD 2006-2011: SUSPENSION:REAR
FORD
AUDI 2011: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
AUDI
KENWORTH 2011: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
KENWORTH
Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards
Bravo Sports of Santa Fe Springs, Calif Note: Disney licensed its brand name to Bravo Sports
FORD,LINCOLN 2000-2004: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
FORD,LINCOLN
Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard
Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard
Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure
Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers Recalled by Prime-Line; Screw Breaks Can Allow Unintended Access
Kohler Co. Announces Recall of Shower Doors Due to Laceration Hazard
Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis.
Prime-Line Products Recalls Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Due To Fall Hazard
LEXUS 2011: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LEXUS
Ross Stores Recalls Acacia Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Homelite Recalls Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2008-2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
MACK 2010: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK
Target Recalls Children's Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards
NISSAN 2011-2012: SUSPENSION
NISSAN
Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed
FORD,MERCURY 2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
FORD,MERCURY
FORD 2002-2011: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FORD
Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard
Petzl America Recalls Scorpio and Absorbica Safety Lanyards due to Fall Hazard
HONDA 2008-2010: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
HONDA
Chanel Recalls Silk Scarves and Garments Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Firm to Provide Additional On-Product Warnings; Sol…
Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China
Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.
Mizuno USA Inc. Recalls Baseball and Softball Gloves Due to Presence of Mold
DODGE 2003-2009: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
DODGE
Dollar Tree Recalls Glass Votive Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
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 2011
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.