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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 16 critical, 30 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 36 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), NHTSA (14), FDA Food (8), 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 Oct 23, 2013

GE Healthcare, Precision 500D, Legacy, RFX, and SFX X. This table is intended for use in a diagnostic X-ray system to support patients during general purpose radiological procedures in the horizontal, vertical and trendelenburg positions. - The Expedio 500D is designed to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic x-ray examinations. - The Precision 500D R&F X-ray System is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, including gener

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

ADVIA 2120/2120i Hematology Systems with ADVIA Autoslide connected to it, SMN 10361162 and SMN 10361798 --- CLASSIFICATION NAME: Counter, Differential Cell, Automated (Particle Counter) The ADVIA 2120/2120i are hematology systems that utilizes the principles of flow cytometry in order to provide complete blood counts.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Dimension Vista (R) Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (UCFP) Flex (R) Reagent Cartridge Lot 11349BB The Urinary / Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitive measurement of protein in urine and cerebrospinal fluid on the Dimension Vista System.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

MX 16-Slice CT Scanner System. Used as a whole-body computed tomography X-Ray system.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Boston Scientific TELIGEN, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator models E102, E110, the following models are not available in the US: models F102, F110, F111. Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Boston Scientific, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55112-5798 USA. Indicated for patients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias and may require pacing support.

Boston Scientific CRM Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

GE, Optima CT660. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Getinge 46-Series Medical Washer-Disinfectors, Listing # E208196 Product Usage: The washer disinfector is used in healthcare facilities where reusable items such as instruments, utensils, anesthesia sets, and glassware are handled for decontamination purposes.

Getinge Disinfection

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Product Name: OSOM C. Difficile Toxin A/B Test Catalog Numbers: 173 (for United States) and 173 E (for Europe). The Test is a qualitative assay (in vitro diagnostic) that employs immunochromatographic, dipstick technology. If C. difficile toxin A or toxin B is present, a blue/gray line will appear in the test line region indicating a positive result. A red control line must appear for the results to be valid. If C. difficile toxins are not present, only the red control line will appear. An

Sekisui Diagnostics LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology, Brilliance CT Big Bore Radiology and Brilliance CT 16 (Air) Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology, Brilliance CT Big Bore Radiology and Brilliance CT 16 (Air) scanners are whole body Computed Tomography X-ray systems that are intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports,

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Synthes Midfoot Fusion Bolt 6.5 mm. It is indicated for fracture, fixation, osteotomies, nonunions, and fusions of large bones in the foot and ankle.

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Clinical Chemistry Phosphorus Reagent The Phosphorus assay is used for the quantitation of phosphorus in human serum, plasma, or urine.

Abbott Laboratories, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Harvest Graft Delivery System; Model Number: GDP-10 Product Usage: The Harvest Graft Delivery System is intended for the aspiration of bone marrow, autologous blood, plasma, or other body fluids. The system is indicated for die delivery of allograft, autograft, or synthetic bone graft materials to an orthopedic surgical site. In addition, it is designed to facilitate pre-mixing of bone graft materials with the aspirate(s), I.V. fluids, blood, plasma, platelet rich plasma, bone marrow or othe

Harvest Technologies Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 23, 2013

GE Healthcare, Aisys, Amingo, Avance, and Avance CS2. Intended for volume or pressure control ventilation.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

GE Healthcare, Advantx, Innova 2000, Innova 2100IQ, Innova 3100, Innova 3100IQ, Innova 4100, Innova 4100IQ. Intended for general purpose diagnostic fluoroscopy and radiography studies.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

P21x/5-1 MHz transducer, Part Number P07698-23 Product Usage: The P21x/5-1 MHz phased array transducer is designed for cardiac, abdominal and obstetric, TCD and orbital exams. It supports 2D with SonoMB Multi Beam Technology and Auto Gain capabilities, SonoHD Imaging Technology, Tissue Harmonic Imaging, M-Mode, Velocity Color Flow Doppler, Color Power Doppler (CDP), Pulsed Wave (PW), TDI Pulsed Wave, and Continuous Wave Doppler.

SonoSite, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 23, 2013

GE Healthcare, Avance, Avance CS2, Aisys, Aespire View, and Engstrom. Intended for volume or pressure control ventilation.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

GE PET Discovery 610, PET Discovery 710. Intended for head and whole body attenuation corrected Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Boston Scientific COGNIS CRT-D, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator, models N118, N119. The following models are not available in the US: models N106, N107, P106, P107. Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Boston Scientific, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55112-5798 USA. Indicated for patients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias and may require pacing support.

Boston Scientific CRM Corp

CPSC No agency class Oct 23, 2013

Infinitoy Recalls Softimals Toy Sets Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazard

CPSC No agency class Oct 22, 2013

Trail Crest Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Oct 18, 2013

SUZUKI 2004-2013: SERVICE BRAKES

SUZUKI

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

NISSAN 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

PORSCHE 2013-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

PORSCHE

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

TOYOTA 2013-2014: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

PORSCHE 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PORSCHE

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

TOYOTA 2012-2013: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

MACK 2013: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

MACK

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

CHEVROLET,GMC 2014: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

RAM 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

RAM

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

BENTLEY 2007-2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

BENTLEY

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

JEEP 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

FORD 2012-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

INFINITI,NISSAN 2013-2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

INFINITI,NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2013

TOYOTA 2012-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TOYOTA

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2013

Next Choice" One Dose Emergency Contraceptive (Levonorgestrel Tablet), 1.5 mg, 1 Tablet/Blister Card (NDC 52544-287-54), Manufactured by Watson Laboratories Inc, 132 Business Center Drive, Corona, CA 92880.

Watson Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Low Oct 16, 2013

Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets, USP, 200 mg, Rx Only, 100 Tablets per bottle, Sandoz Inc., Princeton NJ, 08540, NDC 0781-1407-01.

Sandoz Incorporated

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2013

0.5% Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine 1:200,000 Inj., 10 mL, Single-Dose Vial, NDC 0409-9045-01, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 16, 2013

Bard LifeStent Solo Vascular Stent, Item Numbers: EX062001CL, EX072001CL, EX062003CL, EX072003CL. The LifeStent Solo Vascular Stent System is intended to improve luminal diameter in the treatment of symptomatic de-novo or restenotic lesions up to 240 mm in length in the native superficial femoral artery (SFA) and in the proximal popliteal artery with reference vessel diameters ranging from 4.0  6.5 mm.

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 16, 2013

Draeger Fabius GS Premium, Fabius OS, Fabius Tiro, Fabius Tiro D-M Product Usage: used to administer anesthesia and ventilation to patients during surgical procedures.

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Benefiber Fiber Drink Mix, Kiwi Strawberry, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.0-oz. boxes containing 24/0.21-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670106249. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.

Novartis Consumer Health

FDA Food Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Benefiber Fiber Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.0-oz. boxes containing 24/0.21-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670107246. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.

Novartis Consumer Health

FDA Food Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Benefiber Fiber Supplement Plus Calcium, Orange Natural Flavor, Sugar Free, packaged in 10.76-oz (48 Servings) bottles, UPC 300670108489. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.

Novartis Consumer Health

FDA Food Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Benefiber Plus Heart Health Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 6.4-oz (48 servings) bottles, UPC 300673002487. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.

Novartis Consumer Health

FDA Food Low Oct 9, 2013

Tully's House Blend Decaffeinated K-Cup¿ Packs (12-ct retail box) Product Code: 8803; UPC: 099555088038

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

FDA Food Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Benefiber Fiber Supplement, Orange Natural Flavor, Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.7-oz. (35 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068356, 9.4-oz (58 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068585, and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068158. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, Made in France.

Novartis Consumer Health

FDA Food Low Oct 9, 2013

Tullys¿ House Blend Coffee 12-ct K-Cup¿ packs; Product Code: 8802 (Case of 6 - 12 count retail boxes) UPC: 10099555088028

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

FDA Food Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Benefiber Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in the following configurations: (1) 2.8-oz. (20 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044206; (2) 4.6-oz. (32 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044329; (3) 5.4-oz. (38 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044381; (4) 8.6-oz. (62 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044626; (5) 12.3-oz. (90 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044909; (6) 16.7-oz. (125 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044831; (7) 1.6-lb. (190 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044190; (8) 20.

Novartis Consumer Health

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Ifosfamide Injection 3g/60 mL, Single dose vial, Rx only, Sterile, For Intravenous Use, Refrigerate at 2-8 degrees celcius, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10017, NDC 0069-4496-22

AmeriSource Bergen

FDA Drug Low Oct 9, 2013

Venlafaxine (Venlafaxine Hydrochloride) extended release Tablets, 225 mg, packaged in a) 30- count bottle (NDC 0131-3268-32) and b) 90-count bottle (NDC: 0131-3268-46), Rx only, Manufactured by: Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc. For: Osmotica Pharmaceutical Corp., Wilmington, NC 28405, USA.

Osmotica Pharmaceutical Corp

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2013

SIH-Testosterone Cypionate 200 mg/mL Injectable, 10 mL sterile vial, The Apothecary Shoppe, 6136 E. 51st St. Tulsa, OK 74135.

Apothecary Shoppe

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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.