2013 Recalls

Reviewed byPlainRecalls Editorial, Product Recalls Editorial Team · June 8, 2026

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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 13 critical, 37 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (26), FDA Food (14), 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.

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FDA Devices Critical Aug 7, 2013

LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component. Intended for use in replacement of the mid-shaft portion of the femur.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

2013 Recalls

2013 Recall Year Insight

LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component. Intended for use in replacement of the mid-shaft portion of the femur.

Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation system. Size 5 x 24 mm, Syringe volume 6-8 cc. Dilation of airway tree.

Caddy - PedFuse, Screw Caddy, 8MM and 9MM, Part Number: 11-80009 Rev. B The caddy holds, in an organized fashion within the case, 8mm and 9mm ped…

Mesa Labs Smart-Read 10^5 EZ Test BI Test Pack, SteriTec Product Code PL 298/25, Distributor Product Code SRSP/25 The Smart-Read Biological Test P…

Getinge Assure Accufast BI Test Pack w/ 25 Controls, SteriTec Product Code PL 395/25, Distributor Product Code 61301606639 The Smart-Read Biologic…

AIA Analyzer Pipette Tips used on Tosoh AIA-2000, AIA-1800, AIA-900 and AIA-600II Analyzers, 1000 tips/bag AIA-Analyzer Tips are disposable pipett…

Mesa Smart-Read EZTEST BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR MONITORING SYSTEM. Intended for use in determining the efficacy of steam sterilization processes.

Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation system. Size 10 x 40 mm, Syringe volume 12 cc. Dilation of airway tree.

The Hospira Symbiq Infusion System is intended for the delivery of fluids, solutions, drugs, agents, nutritionals, electrolytes, blood and blood prod…

uTASWako DCP, Lot TG340 2013.11, REF 995-60701, Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. 1-2 Doshomachi 3-chome, Chuo-Ku Osaka 540-8605 Japan Distributed …

Cardinal BI Stat Biological Test Pack with Instant Readout Integrator, SteriTec Product Code PL 160/A, Distributor Product Code T40311PE SteriTec …

GE Healthcare, LOGIQ e Ultrasound System. The LOGIQ i/e and Vivid e is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by a qualified physic…

Picis ED Pulsecheck - EMR Software Application - 2125, Software Versions: 5.2 and 5.3. The application stores patient information in a database, and…

EZTest Steam Biological Indicator, SteriTec Product Code EZS and EZS-400 EZTest Steam Biological Indicator: Mesa EZTest Steam Biological Indicator…

Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation system. Size 8.5 x 24 mm, Syringe volume 12 cc. Dilation of airway tree.

Mesa EZtest BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR MONITORING SYSTEM. Intended for use in determining the efficacy of steam sterilization processes.

Exactech Articulated Driver A nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in or…

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)

Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation system. Size 12 x 40 mm, Syringe volume 12 cc. Dilation of airway tree.

AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer with Automation Ready Connection (All Software Versions), Model Numbers AU5811, AU5821, AU5831 and AU5841. This sy…

ViSi Mobile Monitor, Catalog No. 92-10010 The ViSi Mobile Monitoring System is intended for use by clinicians and medically qualified personnel fo…

Medline Med-Checks BI Test packs with Instant Readout Integrator, SteriTec Product Code PL 200, Distributor Product Code MDS200500IR SteriTec Stea…

Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation system. Size 14 x 40 mm, Syringe volume 12 cc. Dilation of airway tree.

syngo Dynamics Information System (sDIS) versions 9.5 and VA10A. The syngo¿ Dynamics system is intended for the acceptance, transfer, display, sto…

Getinge Assure Accufast BI Test Pack w/ 5 Controls, SteriTec Product Code PL 395, Distributor Product Code 61301606638 The Smart-Read Biological T…

S-LIFT Slap Hammer, Part Number: 11-50204, Revision A The slap hammers are used primarily to remove trial instruments that are used to estimate si…

LSI Recalls Wind Speed Sensors Due to Risk of Injury from Impact (Recall Alert)

Toysmith Recalls Toy Light-Up Frogs and Ducks Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market

BMW 2009-2010: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

Sleepharmony Pink Youth Beds Recalled by Glideaway Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

CHEVROLET,GMC 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

JAGUAR 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

JAGUAR 2011-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Cannondale Recalls Slice RS Bikes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

FORD 2012-2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Jacqueline's GOURMET COOKIES Raspberry Burst Cookies, Net Wt. 11 oz (8 units in total) packed in clear plastic with white labeling---Shelf life is 12…

Smart Sense Fruit & Granola Trail Mix, Net WT 4.0 oz , UPC 8 83967 29091 8, Distributed by Kmart corporation, Hoffman Estates, Il 60179, Minneapolis,…

Master Cases, Product Code #8534 (6-12 count retail boxes) Label of master case bears the name: Donut House K -Cup Packs. 12-Count Retail Boxes, Pr…

Orchard Reserve, Fiber Health Blend, Net WT 6.5 oz , UPC 0 71725 74211 7, Distributed by Amport Foods, Minneapolis, MN 55414.

600910 PISTACHIOS SPLITS RAW 30#, UPC 2052600910

600943 PISTACHIOS KERNELS RAW 8/11 OZ SQ TUB, UPC 2052600943 601902 PISTACHIOS KERNELS RAW 10/14 OZ TAPE BAG, UPC 2052601902 601902.09 PISTACH…

601911 PISTACHIO KERNELS HOT & SPICY 30#, UPC 2052601911 601913 PISTACHIOS HOT AND SPICY 12/5 OZ BERGIN RED BAG, UPC 2052601913

Dried Oregano, cut and sifted; Organic; Product of Turkey, sold in 25 lb boxes High Quality Organics, Reno, NV

601041 HEALTHY HEART MIX 12/14 OZ TRAY, UPC 2052601041 601078 HEALTHY HEART MIX 12/8 OZ CLAMSHELL, UPC 2052601078 601078.03 HEALTHY HEART MIX 1…

600908.03 PISTACHIOS KERNELS R/S 12/16 OZ TRAY KOWALSKI, UPC 2052600908 600909 PISTACHIOS KERNELS R/S 16/7 OZ CLAMSHELL, UPC 2052600909 600909…

365 Organic 100% Apple Juice from concentrate with Vitamin C and Calcium in 6.75 fl oz (UPC 0 99482 42095 6) and 64 fl oz. (UPC 0 99482 42096 3) Dist…

Pistachios, Salted in the Shell packaged in the following configurations: 1. Gurley's Golden Recipe Natural Pistachios in 2 oz., 2.25 oz., 12 oz., …

603684 PISTACHIOS S/I/S 12/10 OZ GOLD BAG, UPC 2052603684 600913 PISTACHIOS S/I/S 12/12 OZ BAGLINE, UPC 2052600913 600913.11 PISTACHIOS S/I/S 1…

Jacqueline's GOURMET COOKIES Brownie Burst Cookies, Net Wt. 11 oz (8 units in total) packed in clear plastic with white labeling--Shelf life is 12 mo…

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