2013 Recalls
6,262 federal recalls indexed for 2013 · Page 41 of 126
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 8 critical, 40 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (31), CPSC (7), NHTSA (6), 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.
VARISOURCE Breast Template System for high-dose rate Brachytherapy. ***INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE*** Breast Bridge & Template System AL13011000 ***Manufacturer: Varian Medical Systems, Inc., 3100 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304 USA
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
UNITRAC Pneumatic Retraction Arm. A support arm used to hold surgical instruments during surgical procedures.
Aesculap, Inc.
Merit Medical Performa Angiographic Catheter 5F Multipack. Part numbers 7560-43 and 7560-G3.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IP2.P Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sondentechnik mbH Dofstrasse 2 24247 Melkendorf, Germany Distributed by Integra Neurosciences 311 Enterprise Drive Plainsboro, NJ 08536 USA Used in direct monitoring of the partial pressure of oxygen.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Dual Lumen Introducer Kit REF IM2_EU Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sondentechnik mbH Dofstrasse 2 24247 Melkendorf, Germany Distributed by Integra Neurosciences 311 Enterprise Drive Plainsboro, NJ 08536 USA Used in direct monitoring of the partial pressure of oxygen.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Inegra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Tunneling Probe Kit REF IT2 Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sondentechnik mbH Dofstrasse 2 24247 Melkendorf, Germany Distributed by Integra Neurosciences 311 Enterprise Drive Plainsboro, NJ 08536 USA Used in direct monitoring of the partial pressure of oxygen.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Synergetics 25 gauge Soft Tip Cannula, packaged in 6 units per box. Catalog number: 30.08.25. Single-use 25 gauge cannula used in vitreoretinal surgery.
Synergetics Inc
Acuson SC2000 volume imaging ultrasound systems at software version 3.0. Mfg name: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Mountain View, CA 94043 Medical Device for human use. Ultrasound imaging system used to measure anatomical structures and calculation packages that provide information to the clinician for clinical diagnosis purposes.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Centricity Cardio Imaging 5.0 is a software only Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Product Usage: It will be sold as a software only device to operate on general purpose computing hardware. Centricity Cardio Imaging receives medical images and other information from various data sources. Information can be stored, communicated, processed and displayed within the system or across computer networks at distributed locations. Centricity Cardio Imaging is intended to assist tr
GE Healthcare It
STAR Excimer Laser System with Variable Spot Scanning, Model: STAR S4, Catalog Number: 0030-4077, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC, Milpitas, CA The STAR Excimer Laser Systems are indicated for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) eye surgery in certain patient populations.
Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.
Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IM1.S Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sondentechnik mbH Dofstrasse 2 24247 Melkendorf, Germany Distributed by Integra Neurosciences 311 Enterprise Drive Plainsboro, NJ 08536 USA Used in direct monitoring of the partial pressure of oxygen.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Alere Triage¿ TOX Drug Screen Control 1 Product Generic Name: Quality Control Material Description of the product: Good Laboratory Practice suggests that external controls should be tested with each new lot or shipment of test materials, or every 30 days, and as otherwise required by a laboratorys standard quality control procedures. The Alere Triage¿ Drug Screen Controls, when used in accordance with the test procedures described in the Alere Triage¿ TOX Drug Screen package insert, p
Alere San Diego, Inc.
IMPAX 5.2 DB Server (running Oracle 10.1.0.4.0), medical imaging Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
AGFA Corp.
STAR ActiveTrak Excimer Laser System, Model: STAR S3, Catalog Number: 0030-2450, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC, Milpitas, CA The STAR Excimer Laser Systems are indicated for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) eye surgery in certain patient populations.
Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.
FSE Image Upgrade Kit, Catalog # 92019C This kit is used to install and/or upgrade software used with the EVOLIS Microplate System.
Bio-Rad Laboratories
STERRAD 100NX Cassettes The STERRAD Sterilization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.
Advanced Sterilization Products
STAR Excimer Laser System, Model: STAR S2, Catalog Number: 0030-1479, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC, Milpitas, CA The STAR Excimer Laser Systems are indicated for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) eye surgery in certain patient populations.
Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.
Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring; 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IP1.P Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sondentechnik mbH Dofstrasse 2 24247 Melkendorf, Germany Distributed by Integra Neurosciences 311 Enterprise Drive Plainsboro, NJ 08536 USA. Used in direct monitoring of the partial pressure of oxygen.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Solea 1.0 Laser Surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and dermatology.
Convergent Dental
STAR Excimer Laser System, Model STAR S4 IR, Catalog Number: 0030-4864, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC Milpitas, CA The STAR Excimer Laser Systems are indicated for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) eye surgery in certain patient populations.
Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.
Model BP7507 OPTI LION E-Plus Cassettes 25 Cassettes with Sample Probes, OPTIMedical Cassettes are consumable used in the OPTI LION Electrolyte Analyzer intended to be used for the measurement of sodium, potassium, chloride, ionized calcium and pH in samples of whole blood, serum, and plasma.
OPTI Medical Systems, Inc
Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Dual Lumen Introducer Kit REF IM2.S_.EU Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sondentechnik mbH Dofstrasse 2 24247 Melkendorf, Germany Distributed by Integra Neurosciences 311 Enterprise Drive Plainsboro, NJ 08536 USA Used in direct monitoring of the partial pressure of oxygen.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
GE Brivo OEC715/785/865 C-Arm, Models: 715 Prime, 785 Essential, and 865 Plus. The QEC Brivo Mobile C-Arm X-Ray Products are designed to provide digital spot film imaging and fluoroscopic image guidance for all adult and pediatric populations for orientations between patient anatomy and surgical instruments. The product is used for general surgical applications and musculoskeletal procedures to visualize, for example, implant localizations or needle positions for aspirations,injections or bio
GE Healthcare Beijing , Hangwei Medical Systems, Co. LTD
STERRAD 200 Sterilizer (Single Door), Part Number: 10201. STERRAD 200 Sterilizer (Double Door), Part Number: 10202. The STERRAD Sterilization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.
Advanced Sterilization Products
SmartSet¿ Endurance GMV, Gentamicin, REF 3105-040, Medium Viscosity Antibiotic Bone Cement, Sterile. SmartSet GMV Endurance Gentamicin, bone cements are self-curing, radiopaque, polymethyl methacrylate based cements, containing antibiotic, used for securing a metal or polymeric prosthesis to living bone in arthroplasty procedures where infection by gentamicin-sensitive organisms is a potential risk.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Perkin Elmer 226 Sample Collection Device, Serial numbers: 06132903 - 06198900. The PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Devices are intended to be used as a medium to collect and transport whole blood specimen spots to a laboratory, in newborn screening. The device includes a tear-apart form for the collection of demographic information.
Perkin Elmer Health Sciences, Inc.
Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IM3.SR Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sondentechnik mbH Dofstrasse 2 24247 Melkendorf, Germany Distributed by Integra Neurosciences 311 Enterprise Drive Plainsboro, NJ 08536 USA Used in direct monitoring of the partial pressure of oxygen.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IM3.ST_.EU Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sondentechnik mbH Dofstrasse 2 24247 Melkendorf, Germany Distributed by Integra Neurosciences 311 Enterprise Drive Plainsboro, NJ 08536 USA Used in direct monitoring of the partial pressure of oxygen.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IM3.S_.EU Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sondentechnik mbH Dofstrasse 2 24247 Melkendorf, Germany Distributed by Integra Neurosciences 311 Enterprise Drive Plainsboro, NJ 08536 USA Used in direct monitoring of the partial pressure of oxygen.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Philips MR Systems: Asset 0.5T, Apollo 0.5T, Infinion 1.5T, Eclipse/Polaris 1.5T, Panorama 0.6T 1.0T, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems intended for clinical/radiologic diagnostic imaging applications.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring; 1 x Dual Lumen Introducer Kit REF IP2; Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sondentechnik mbH Dofstrasse 2 24247 Melkendorf, Germany Distributed by Integra Neurosciences 311 Enterprise Drive Plainsboro, NJ 08536 USA. Used in direct monitoring of the partial pressure of oxygen.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
HeathCo Recalls Motion-Activated Outdoor Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots
MCLAREN 2012-2014: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
MCLAREN
FREIGHTLINER 2013: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER
FORD 2011-2012: ENGINE
FORD
FORD 2012-2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD
American Honda Recalls Foreman ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif.
BreathableBaby Recalls Wearable Blanket Due to Choking Hazard
Target Recalls Children's Sitting Stools Due to Fall Hazard
L. Powell Acquisition Corporation, of Culver City, Calif.
HYUNDAI 2009-2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
HYUNDAI
BMW 2012: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BMW
Crate and Barrel Recalls Finley Hanging Pendant Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Iberian Lighting Enterprises Corp., of Dongguan, China
Emerson Air Comfort Products Recalls Tommy Bahama Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury
Hartley's Potato Chips Salt & Vinegar 4.5 oz and 2.5 oz bags Hartley's Potato Chip Co., Inc, Lewistown, PA Ingredients: potatoes, vegetable shortening, salt, lactose, sodium diacetate, salt, malic acid, sodium citrate, with not more than 2% silicon dioxide and partially hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oil.
Hartleys Potato Chip Company Inc
Roasted Salted Mixed Nuts w/ Peanuts, net wt. 12 oz., packed in a clear plastic bag. Ingredients: blanched peanuts, unblanched peanuts, unblanched almonds, unblanched Brazil nuts, unblanched filberts, cashews cooked in canola oil, salt. Allergen info: peanut and tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, filberts, cashews). Labeling also states that the facility also processes products containing tree nuts. Distributed by Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc., Myerstown, PA 17067.
Dutch Valley Food Development Inc.
Honey Roasted Peanuts, net wt. 11 oz.., packed in a clear plastic bag. Ingredients: peanuts, sugar, peanut and/or canola and/or cottonseed oil, honey, salt, modified potato starch, xanthan gum. Allergen info: peanut and soy ingredients. Also states that facility also processes products containing, milk and wheat ingredients. Distributed by: Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc., Myerstown, PA 17067.
Dutch Valley Food Development Inc.
Wegmans Bakery Mini Muffins APPLE CINNAMON, NET WT 14 OZ (397g) , UPC 77890 18951 --- Baked By Wegmans Food Markets Inc., Rochester, NY 14603
Wegmans Food Markets
Talenti German Chocolate Cake Gelato, One Pint (473 mL), Crafted By: Talenti, Marietta, GA 30062.
Talenti Gelato
Concentrated Motrin (ibuprofen) Infants' Drops Oral Suspension, Original Berry Flavor 1/2 fl oz bottles, 50 mg per 1.25ml, Distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Fort Washington, PA.
Mcneil Consumer Healthcare, Div Of Mcneil-ppc, 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: 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.