2013 Recalls
5,251 recalls · Page 32 of 106
2013 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 5,251 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2013. That represents about 6.25% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 14.4 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 106 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 9 critical, 40 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), FDA Food (7), CPSC (5), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Surgicutt fully automated incision making device for bleeding time determination. ITC 8 Olsen Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820. 732.548.5700. www.itcmed.…
ITC-Nexus Dx
ISE REF Valve, Part No. MU7638 for the AU480, AU680, and AU5800 Chemistry Analyzer. Automated chemistry analyzers that measures analytes in sample…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis Systems The UniCel DxH 800/DxH 600 analyzers are quantitative, multiparameter, automated hema…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 25g Whitacre; 15545C-21 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indica…
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Blom-Singer Adjustable Tracheostoma Valve II Models: BE8025H and BE8025H-R3
Helix Medical LLC
Edwards Lifesciences Fem-Flex Femoral Arterial Cannula with Duraflo Coating, DIITFA02225, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only, Product Usage: E…
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Resolute Integrity Zotarolimus-eluting Coronary Stent: Stent ID 3.0 mm; Stent length 34 mm; Rx, Sterile. Mfg in Medtronic Ireland, Galaway, Ireland…
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
S5 Heart-lung machine, Stockert S5 System. Catalogue No: 48-30/40/50-00. The Stockert S5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary byp…
Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH
Harmony Equipment Management System, Model #603X/80XX, STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH Harmony Equipment Management Systems (EMS) are used in hospi…
Steris Corporation
GENESIS(R) II, NON-POROUS TIBIAL BASE, SIZE 5, LEFT, QTY: (1), REF 71420168. Product Usage: orthopaedic
Smith & Nephew Inc
Portex¿ Saddleblock Tray with Drugs 25g Quincke; 4795-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise in…
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Pinook Micro Massager Distributed by www.pinookusa.com Used to strengthen the abdominal muscles.
Pinook-Usa
ISE REF Valve, Part No. MU3226 for the AU400, AU640, AU2700, and AU5400 Chemistry Analyzer. Automated chemistry analyzers that measures analytes i…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Dekompressor Percutaneous Discectomy Probe. The Dekompressor is a single use disposable discectomy probe that passes through and works in conjunct…
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 25g Whitacre; 15597-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indicat…
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Portex¿ Saddleblock Tray with Drugs 22g Quincke (Without Introducer); 4792-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile …
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Calcium Arsenazo, CALA-0250, For the Quantitative Determination of Total Calcium in Human Serum. The kit label shows CALCIUM ARSENAZO, CALA-0250…
SEPPIM SAS
Adjustable Gastric Band, packaged alone in transparent PETG inner and outer blisters with Tyvek lids. Product Usage: Intended for use in surgical…
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Adjustable Gastric Band, packaged alone in transparent PETG inner and outer blisters with Tyvek lids, or in various kit configurations with one band …
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Pinook Mini Massager Distributed by www.pinookusa.com. Used to strengthen the abdominal muscles.
Pinook-Usa
Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 25g Whitacre; 15597C-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indica…
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
pH 7.0 Buffer Solution Pint and Quart Bottles, Part Number 02.0030 for Pints and 02.0031 for Quarts. Packaged in Plastic Bottles. Can be sold indivi…
Mesa Laboratories, Inc.
Dream On Me Recalls Cradle Gliders Due to Infant Fall Hazard
CHEVROLET 2014: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CHEVROLET
Children's Pajamas Recalled by Babycottons Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
L.L. Bean Girl's Pajamas Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Wood Castle Furniture Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Entrapment Hazard
Wood Castle Furniture, of Albany, Ore.
BMW 2006-2007: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
BMW
Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Schwebel's Golden Rich Bun with Honey, 18 oz plastic bag, 12 count, UPC 0 71319 00083 8 Product labeled in part, "INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR**…
Schwebel Baking Company
P.F. Chang's Home Menu, Pork & Leek Dumplings, frozen, packaged in 12.5 oz bags. UPC: 0 36200 21215 8
Conagra Inc
Western Nut Salt Lake City Roasted and Salted Inshell Peanuts, 6 oz (170g). Packaged in OPP (oriented polypropylene) bags. Receive bulk roasted/sal…
Western Nut Company, Inc.
St. Marcellin Au lait pasteurise fabrique en Dauphine l'unite: poids net 80ge Fromagerie Qurtet 38470 VINAY
Epicure Food Corp.
Pringles(R) SALT & VINEGAR Potato Chips, 168 g (UPC 064100852464) and 181 g (UPC 037000230090), Pringles Manufacturing Company, 1306 Highway 70 Bypas…
Kellogg Canada Corporate Office
the Snack Artist BBQ Flavored Potato Chips, Net Wt. 10 oz. (283 g), UPC 21130-29106. Distributed by Safeway, Inc. Pleasanton, CA 94566
Barrel O' Fun Snack Foods Co.
Red and Green Bell Peppers, 25 lbs.
Orange County Produce
Bevacizumab 25mg/mL, prepared as pre-filled syringes in 0.05 mL and 0.06 mL sizes, Fallon Wellness Pharmacy, Latham, NY 12110.
Fallon Wellness Pharmacy Llc
Xoran Minicat00158
Xoran Technologies, Inc.
Natural-Knee¿ Flex Femoral Component. Provides increased flexion capability.
Zimmer, Inc.
Cordis OPTEASE Vena Cava Filter Is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via percutaneous placement in the vena…
Cordis Corporation
CoCr Head (Not distributed in the United States) Used in total hip replacement.
Zimmer, Inc.
Siemens RAPIDLab¿ 1265 system blood gas analyzer Product Usage: RAPIDLab 1200 Systems: The Rapidlab 1200 systems are intended for in vitro diag…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Aplio MX Diagnostic Ultrasound System SSA-780A Used for routine diagnostic imaging
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
Synthes Application Instrument Sternal Zip Flex System intended for use in primary or secondary closure/repair of the sternum following sternotomy…
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Carestream DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System. Produces radiographic images.
Carestream Health, Inc.
PENTAX Endoscopic Accessories. OF-B194. Made in Japan. PENTAX Upper/Lower G.I. Endoscopes are provided with Air/Water Valve. As an alternative, …
Pentax Medical Company
Medtronic RestoreUltra, model 37712, and RestoreSensor, model 37714, Multi-program Rechargeable Neurostimulator for Spinal Cord Stimulation. Med…
Medtronic Neuromodulation
pocH-100i; sysmex; Automated Hematology Analyzer; 7.3" x 13.8" x 18.1" / 30.8 lbs.; Sysmex Corporation; 1-5-1 Wakinohama-Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe 65…
Sysmex America Inc
Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft with Captivia Delivery System, Talent Thoracic Stent Graft with the Captivia Delivery System.
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
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 2013
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.