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2013 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 6,262 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2013. That represents about 6.00% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 17.2 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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 126 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 2013.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 15 critical, 34 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (21), FDA Food (12), CPSC (11), 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 2013 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Tibial Base Component Sizes 1-6 Total ankle arthroplasty is intended to provide a patient with limited mobility by restoring alignment, reducing pain and preserving the flexion/extension movement within the ankle joint.The Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle is indicated as a total ankle replacement in primary or revision surgery for patients with: " Rheumatoid arthritis. " Post-traumatic arthritis. " Degenerative arthritis. This device is intended for cem

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Product is labeled in part: LIST NO. 43449; RECEPTAL CANISTER; DO NOT FILL 900 ABOVE THIS LINE; Product of China; Hospira, Inc.,; Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. Used to isolate suction waste during surgeries, or to clear patient airways, throat or wounds to allow treatment.

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

NexGen Complete Knee Solution CR Articular Surface Provisional-Yellow 9mm Height Nonsterile Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain and disability due to conditions such as arthritis, collagen disorders, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, flexion deformities, and in revision of previous surgical attempts.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Cutera brand truSculpt infrared System (optional), Massager, Vacuum, radio frequency induced heat, Product is manufactured and distributed by Cutera, Inc., Brisbane, CA The truSculpt massage device is intended to provide a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The truSculpt infrared (optional) and RF energies are intended to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the treatment of selected medical conditions such as relief of pain, muscle spas

Cutera, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

NexGen Complete Knee Solution CR Articular Surface Provisional-Purple 9mm Height Nonsterile Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain and disability due to conditions such as arthritis, collagen disorders, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, flexion deformities, and in revision of previous surgical attempts.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Axillent Debakey Grasping Forceps, Part No. 33821DYD In general the surgeons use 33821DYD Debakey forceps to grasp tissue.

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

iba COMPASS SW Version 3.0, Catalog Number CS10-100 (medical linear accelerator) radiological

Iba Dosimetry Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

NexGen Complete Knee Solution Porous Patella Drill Guide-29mm dia./10mm thickness Non sterile, Rx Only Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain and disability due to conditions such as arthritis, collagen disorders, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, flexion deformities, and in revision of previous surgical attempts.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 18, 2013

Opal Orthodontics by Ultradent. Avex CX2 Ceramic Orthodontic Brackets Avex CX2 ceramic brackets are intended for use in orthodontic treatment.

Ultradent Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

1) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size # 3 2) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size #5 Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Telephone # +1 201-831-5000 Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex France Intended for cementless application in total or hemiarthroplasty procedures.

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Talar Component Right Sizes 1-6 Total ankle arthroplasty is intended to provide a patient with limited mobility by restoring alignment, reducing pain and preserving the flexion/extension movement within the ankle joint.The Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle is indicated as a total ankle replacement in primary or revision surgery for patients with: " Rheumatoid arthritis. " Post-traumatic arthritis. " Degenerative arthritis. This device is intended for ceme

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Coulter LH 750 Hematology Analyzer, Part No. 6605632, A85570 Product Usage: The Coulter LH 750 Hematology Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories. The Coulter¿ LH 750 Hematology Analyzer provides automated Reticulocyte analysis and enumeration of nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) as well as an automated method for enumeration of RBCs and WBCs in body fluids

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

NexGen Complete Knee Solution CR Articular Surface Provisional-Striped Green 9mm Height Nonsterile Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain and disability due to conditions such as arthritis, collagen disorders, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, flexion deformities, and in revision of previous surgical attempts.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail As part of the Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, the TFN Nail is intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur.

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Synthes TomoFix Plates The Synthes J5606-C TomoFix Osteotomy System is used for open and closed wedge osteotomies of the medial proximal tibia, lateral proximal tibia, medial and lateral distal femur, treatment of bone and joint deformities, fractures, and malalignment caused by injury or disease such as osteoarthritis.

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Stryker Orthopaedics Cancellous Bone Screw Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Stryker France Both the 6.4 mm diameter, 25mm length, Cancellous Bone Screws (Cat no 2030-6525-1) and the 5.5mm diameter, 40 mm length Cancellous Bone Screws (Cat no 2029-5540-1) are cleared for use in Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), when implanting Stryker's Hemispherical Cluster Hole Acetabular Shell Systems and Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) when implanting Stryker's Series 7000 Standard Tibial Tray systems. The use of b

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Talar Component Left Sizes 1-6 Total ankle arthroplasty is intended to provide a patient with limited mobility by restoring alignment, reducing pain and preserving the flexion/extension movement within the ankle joint.The Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle is indicated as a total ankle replacement in primary or revision surgery for patients with: " Rheumatoid arthritis. " Post-traumatic arthritis. " Degenerative arthritis. This device is intended for cemen

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

HGE Healthcare Patient Monitor B30, Procare Monitor B20, Procare Monitor B40, and Monitor B40 K122253 (Procare Monitor B20): The PROCARE Monitor B20 is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and during intra-hospital transport. The PROCARE Monitor B20 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care pract

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Digital Pathology System (DPS) Software version 1.1 The Omnyx" Integrated Digital Pathology system, which consists of a whole slide scanner and associated software applications, is a scanning, receiving, storing, managing, annotating and computer monitor viewing system for digital whole slide images. Omnyx" products are for in vitro diagnostic use for specific clinical applications, and are intended for research use only on other applications. Specific clinical use applications are indicated

Omnyx Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Vasoview Hemopro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Maquet Cardiovascular LLC 45 Barbour Pond Drive Wayne, NJ 07470 Indicated for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting and is primarily indicated for patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for arterial bypass. It is indicated for cutting tissue and controlling bleeding through coagulation, and for patients requiring blunt dissection of tissue including dissection of blood vessels, dissection of blood vessels

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

VerifyNow IIb/IIIa Test, 10-Test Kit, Catalog No. 85310, 10 tests/box; 690 total tests. The VerifyNow IIb/IlIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) lIb/IlIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide. VerifyNow lIb/IlIa Test results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data available to the clinician. The VerifyNow System is a turbidimetric based optical detection syste

Accumetrics Inc

CPSC No agency class Dec 18, 2013

Fox Factory Recalls Evolution Mountain Bike Suspension Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Fox Factory, of Watsonville, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Dec 18, 2013

Libbey Glass Recalls Cocktail Glasses Due to Laceration Hazard

Libbey Glass Inc., of Toledo, Ohio

CPSC No agency class Dec 17, 2013

Google and HP Recall HP Chromebook 11 Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Charger Can Overheat and Melt

Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), of Palo Alto, Calif.

NHTSA No agency class Dec 17, 2013

FREIGHTLINER 2013-2014: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

FREIGHTLINER

CPSC No agency class Dec 16, 2013

Mirage Fashions Recalls Yoki Girls Faux Leather Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Mirage Fashions of NY LLC

CPSC No agency class Dec 16, 2013

Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards

CPSC No agency class Dec 16, 2013

Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn Hazard

Wahl Clipper Corp., of Sterling, Ill.

NHTSA No agency class Dec 16, 2013

FREIGHTLINER 2009-2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class Dec 16, 2013

HYUNDAI 2014: TIRES:SIDEWALL

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Dec 16, 2013

ACURA 2014: SUSPENSION:REAR

ACURA

CPSC No agency class Dec 12, 2013

Doodlebutt Recalls Jelly BeadZ Jumbo BeadZ and Magic Growing Fruity Fun Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard

CPSC No agency class Dec 12, 2013

Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Accent Chairs Due to Risk of Injury

CPSC No agency class Dec 12, 2013

Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores

Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.

CPSC No agency class Dec 12, 2013

Thirteen Retailers Recall 32" Coby Flat Screen Televisions Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Coby Electronics Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong

CPSC No agency class Dec 12, 2013

Trek Recalls Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail

NHTSA No agency class Dec 12, 2013

BMW 2005-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Dec 12, 2013

TOYOTA 2012-2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

TOYOTA

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Garden-Fresh Anti Pasto Salad Kit, Product Code 0 11596 65634 2 , 1/6 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Grandpas Artichoke Spinach Dip, Product Code 0 11596 55902 5, 1/5 lb; Archer Farms Artichoke Spinach Dip, Product Code 0 85239 99015 5, 6/11 oz; Archer Farms Artichoke Spinach Dip, Product Code 0 85239 69053 6, 4/18 oz; Roundy's Artichoke Spinach Dip, Product Code 0 11596 06170 2, 6/12 oz

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Finest Traditions Garden Vegetable Spaghetti, Product Code 10 733147 10196 1, 1/8 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Simply D'Lish, LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Garden-Fresh Farm Stand Pasta Salad,Product Code 0 11 11596 52204 9, 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Simply D'Lish, LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Grandpas Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa, 5915 11/2/2013 - 11/20/2013 12 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Finest Traditions Mock Crab Salad, 7 33147 00027 4, 6/16 oz Finest Traditions Mock Crab Salad, 10 733147 10287 6,,1/8 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Spoon River Pimiento Spread, 0 11596 55678 9, 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Garden-Fresh Whole Wheat Pasta With Sun Dried Tomatoes,Product Code 0 11596 52094 0 ,1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Grandpa Vegetable Bagel Spread, Product Code 0 11596 55905 6, 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Farmers Market Salsa-Serrano-Spicy, 0 11596 06143 6, 6/15 oz

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2013

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2013 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 September 2026.