2013 Product Recalls (6,262)

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 10 critical, 38 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), CPSC (9), FDA Food (7), 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.

2013 Recall Year Insight

Siemens syngo.plaza SW version VA20 with Mammography license. image processing, radiological system

StealthStation S7 Framelink Software version 5.4. Aid for locating anatomical structures and planning surgical trajectories in open and percutaneous procedures.

Tray Surgical, ENT (various instrument trays) Used for stot age and transportation of reusable surgical instruments utilized in various ear, nose and throat (ENT) and head and neck surgical procedures.

Synthes Flexible Medullary Reamer. Intended to be used to facilitate the preparation of the intramedullary cavity.

Fisherbrand Sterile Swab, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped, Wood Applicator Swab 100 pouches/boxes, 10 boxes/case. Used in applying medications to or take specimens from a patient.

epoc BGEM Test Card (Catalogue number CT-1004-00-00). quantitative testing of samples for pH, pCO2, pO2, Sodium Potassium , Ionized Calcium, Glucose, Lactate and Hematocrit.

C-QUR TacShield Mesh (All sizes and shapes). Intended for use in soft tissue deficiencies.

Carestream DRX Evolution System, X-Ray System --- The DRX-Evolution system is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for generation of x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions.

Invue Solid Driver, Tipped, AO. Part Number: 11-70083. Allows the user to retain the screw when changing axis of insertion during fixation of spinal intervertebral.

IsoGel AIR 84, Support Surface. Intended to assist in improving human patient outcomes.

HALO SleepSacks Wearable Blankets Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us

VOLVO 2014-2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Apple Park Recalls Children’s Loungewear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Klever Kids Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Wilton Industries Recalls Chefmate Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Applica Consumer Products Reannounces Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemaker Recall Due to Injury Hazard; Units Sold After Recall

Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills Due to Burn Hazard

IKEA Recalls Junior Beds Due to Laceration Hazard

JP Boden Recalls Children's Sandals Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Philips Lighting Recalls Endura and Ambient LED Bulbs Due to Shock Hazard

CHEVROLET 2011-2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

Sunny Sea Sardines in Tomato Sauce, 24 cans/case, 15 oz.

The master case Bar Code is 20731149654062 and the Retail UPC is 7 31149 65406 8. The Retail Label reads in part "*** Aqua Star Raw Shrimp Easy-Peel Shell-On*** Ready to Cook *** Net Wt 1 lb (454g) ***"

Giant Eagle Candy Place Chocolate Covered Peanuts NET WT. 5 OZ, UPC code 3003404313 This product was packaged in a facility that also processes peanuts, nuts, milk products, soy, wheat, sesame seeds, whey and eggs. Distributed By: Giant Eagle, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA 15328-2809

Medium Chunky Salsa, a Home Style Select brand, in 16oz glass jars, UPC: 3927759139; Product is distributed by Dollar Tree; Product is processed and packaged by Olam Tomato Processors, Inc. Lemoore, CA; The label on the salsa indicates distributed by Greenbrier International, Inc., Chesapeake, VA

Mild Chunky Salsa, a Home Style Select brand, in 16oz glass jars, UPC: 3927759137; Product is distributed by Dollar Tree; Product is processed and packaged by Olam Tomato Processors, Inc. Lemoore, CA; The label on the salsa indicates distributed by Greenbrier International, Inc., Chesapeake, VA

Ondansetron Injection, USP, 4mg/2mL, (2mg/ml), 2mL single-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Sterile, NDC 0409-4755-03, Hospira, Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Terazosin Hydrochloride Capsules,10 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0093-4339-01

BuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL), 300 mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Actavis South Atlantic, LLC, Sunrise, FL 33325; Packaged by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH 43217, NDC 67767-142-30, UPC 3 67767-142-30 6.

Lightning ROD capsules, 500 mg/capsule, packaged in 3-count bottles (UPC 6 89076 20257 2).

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The master case Bar Code is 20731149654062 and the Retail UPC is 7 31149 65406 8. The Retail Label reads in part "* Aqua Star Raw Shrimp Easy-Peel Shell-On* Ready to Cook * Net Wt 1 lb (454g) *"