PlainRecalls

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 17 critical, 33 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (36), CPSC (6), 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

bioMerieux Vitek 2 Systems Software version 6.01 software, used with the VITEK 2 automated system. Kit V2S RP5800XPE TO 6.01 WES7. Part number: 6201773. The product is used with the VITEK 2 automated system which consists of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Critical Aug 14, 2013

List No. 14206-28; Y-TYPE BLOOD SET; 200 Micron Filter, Cylinder Pump, Convertible Pin and Non-Vented Pin, 80 Inch, Non-DEHP; For Blood Product Administration; Made in Costa Rica; Product Inquiries should be directed to Hospira., Inc., Lake Forrest, IL 60045 USA Hospira Blood sets are designed for Blood Product Administration

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Enterprise 8000 Bed; an AC-powered adjustable hospital bed; ArjoHuntleigh AB, Eslov, Sweden; Models 8000, 8001, 8002, 8003, 8500, 8600, 8700 and 8800 General medicine, general and specialist surgery, care of the elderly, HDU, ITU, coronary care and oncology. The bed is appropriate for high dependency patients who pose a movement and handling risk and/or whose clinical condition requires that they are positioned with the minimal physical handling.

Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Sonopet Ultrasonic Aspirator Console 5450-852-000 (Console 230V) Product Usage: The Sonopet Console is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification, and aspiration of soft and hard tissue is desirable, including neurosurgery, gastrointestinal and affiliated organ surgery, urological surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery, thoracic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and thoracoscopic surgery.

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Dimension EXL LOCI Module TSHL Flex Reagent Cartridge (REF RF612). Intended to quantitatively measure human thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH, thyrotropin).

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Aug 14, 2013

Cordis OPTEASE Retrieval Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter***REF Cat. No.***466F220A and 466F220B***Vena Cava Filter and Introduction Kit***(BRITE TIP Catheter Sheath Introducer and Angiographic Vessel Dilator)***Cordis***a Johnson and Johnson Company***ENDOVASCULAR*** Label No. SB 10247519.2/***LB466F220AO.5***omoraoro/2012.050794***Do not resterilize***. Product Usage: The OPTEASE Vena Cava Filter is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via percutaneous

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

R3 (TM) XLPE ACETABULAR LINER UHMWPE, 20o OVERHANG, 36 MM ID, 60 MM OD, QTY: (1), STERILE H2O2, REF 71335760. Orthopaedic.

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

TCM4 series Base Units, and spare part Power Supply, Radiometer Medical ApS, Akandevej 21, Br¿nsh¿j, Denmark, www.radiometer.com. The devices are intended for continuous monitoring of carbon dioxide and oxygen partial pressures, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate.

Radiometer America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

bioMerieux Vitek 2 Systems Software version 6.01 software, used with the VITEK 2 automated system. Kit, UPDT V2S 6.01 DE. Part number: 414539. The product is used with the VITEK 2 automated system which consists of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, All Serial Numbers. An automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes in samples, in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality control (QC), material and other accessories.

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Leader Wound Closure Adhesive Surgical Tape Strips 30 strips 1/4 in. x 4 in. Sterile latex free UPC # 096295114706 Used to secure, close and support small cuts and wounds.

ASO, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Medtronic Mullins Transseptal Adult 7F, REF 008551. Intended for the introduction of cardiovascular catheters into the left side of the heart.

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Enterprise 9000 Bed; an AC-powered adjustable hospital bed with built-in electronic weigh scale, patient bed exit alarm, and under bed anti-entrapment system; ArjoHuntleigh AB, Eslov, Sweden; Models 9000, 9600, 9700 and 9800 General medicine, general and specialist surgery, care of the elderly, HDU, ITU, coronary care and oncology. The bed is appropriate for high dependency patients who pose a movement and handling risk and/or whose clinical condition requires that they are positioned with th

Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

bioMerieux Vitek 2 Systems Software version 6.01 software, used with the VITEK 2 automated system. Kit, V2S 6.01 RP5800-WES7 Media. Part number: 413861. The product is used with the VITEK 2 automated system which consists of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Mobiletta Mira Mobile X-ray System

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

bioMerieux Vitek 2 Systems Software version 6.01 software, used with the VITEK 2 automated system. Kit, UPDT V2S 6.01 EL, TR. Part number: 414568. The product is used with the VITEK 2 automated system which consists of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

bioMerieux Vitek 2 Systems Software version 6.01 software, used with the VITEK 2 automated system. Kit, UPDT V2S 6.01 DA, SV. Part number: 414567. The product is used with the VITEK 2 automated system which consists of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Discount Drug Mart Wound Closure Adhesive Surgical Tape Strips 30 strips 1/4 in. x 4 in. Sterile latex free UPC # 093351120374 Used to secure, close and support small cuts and wounds.

ASO, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

MHI-TM2000 Linear Accelerator System, Software Version 3.0.0 revision 13 or earlier; Proprietary and Trade Name: MHI-TM2000/ VERO (TM); Common Name: Medical Linear Accelerator. MHI-TM2000 Linear Accelerator System is intended for radiation therapy of lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD., HIROSHIMA MACHINERY WORK

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

bioMerieux Vitek 2 Systems Software version 6.01 software, used with the VITEK 2 automated system. Kit, UPDT V2S 6.01 NO. Part number: 414565. The product is used with the VITEK 2 automated system which consists of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Dimension Vista System TSH Flex Reagent Cartridge (REF K6412). Intended to quantitatively measure human thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH, thyrotropin).

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Aug 14, 2013

List No. 14219-28; Y-TYPE BLOOD SET; 200 Micron Filter, Cylinder Pump, CLAVE Y-Site, Non-Vented, 80 Inch, Non-DEHP; For Blood Product Administration; Made in Costa Rica; Product Inquiries should be directed to Hospira., Inc., Lake Forrest, IL 60045 USA Hospira Blood sets are designed for Blood Product Administration

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

R3 (TM) XLPE ACETABULAR LINER UHMWPE, 20o OVERHANG, 36 MM ID, 62 MM OD, QTY: (1), STERILE H2O2, REF 71335762. Orthopaedic.

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Sonopet Ultrasonic Aspirator Console (Console 110V with Pedal & Pole) Product Usage: The Sonopet Console is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification, and aspiration of soft and hard tissue is desirable, including neurosurgery, gastrointestinal and affiliated organ surgery, urological surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery, thoracic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and thoracoscopic surgery.

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Aug 14, 2013

List No. 14217-28; Y-TYPE BLOOD SET; 200 Micron Filter, Prepierced Y-Site, Non-Vented, 80 Inch, Non-DEHP; For Blood Product Administration; Made in Costa Rica; Product Inquiries should be directed to Hospira., Inc., Lake Forrest, IL 60045 USA Hospira Blood sets are designed for Blood Product Administration

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 14, 2013

Alaris PC unit, model 8015, with version 9.12-Keyboard Processor and logic board assembly part number TC10006584. The Alaris PC Unit is the main user interface unit and power supply of the Alaris System, a modular system to be used with Alaris System modules intended for use in todays growing professional healthcare environment for facilities that utilize infusion and/or monitoring devices.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Dimension Tacrolimus Flex reagent cartridge (DF107) and Dimension TACR CAL (DC107) Product Usage: The TACR method is an in vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitatively measure Tacrolimus in human whole blood on the Dimension clinical chemistry system. Measurements of Tacrolimus are used as an aid in the management of tacrolimus therapy in kidney and liver transplant patients.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

Dimension TSH Flex Reagent Cartridge (REF RF412). Intended to quantitatively measure human thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH, thyrotropin).

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Aug 14, 2013

MRidium 1145 Dose Reduction System (DERS) drug library kit. (This is an option for the MRidium 3860+MR Infusion Pump System). The MRidium 3860+MRI Infusion pump are intended for general hospital or clinical use by medical professional whenever it is required to infuse patients with intra-venous or intra-arterial fluids before, during or after magnetic Resonance imagining (MRI) scans.

Iradimed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

IMMULITE Systems Rapid TSH (REF LKRT1 - 100T, LKRT5 - 500 T, L2KRT2 - 200T, L2KRT6 - 600T). Intended to quantitatively measure human thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH, thyrotropin).

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Aug 14, 2013

List No. 14200-28; SECONDARY BLOOD SET; 200 Micron Filter, 36 Inch, Non-DEHP; For Blood Product Administration; Made in Costa Rica; Product Inquiries should be directed to Hospira., Inc., Lake Forrest, IL 60045 USA Hospira Blood sets are designed for Blood Product Administration

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 14, 2013

List No. 14211-28; PLUM BLOOD SET; Prepierced Port, 200 Micron Filter, 110 Inch, Non-DEHP; For Blood Product Administration; Made in Costa Rica; Product Inquiries should be directed to Hospira., Inc., Lake Forrest, IL 60045 USA Hospira Blood sets are designed for Blood Product Administration

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 14, 2013

List No. 14207-28; BLOOD SET; 200 Micron Filter, 105 Inch, Non-DEHP; For Blood Product Administration; Made in Costa Rica; Product Inquiries should be directed to Hospira., Inc., Lake Forrest, IL 60045 USA Hospira Blood sets are designed for Blood Product Administration

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

T-Handle, Strike Plate, Push Connection, Part Number: SI50023 Rev A T-handles are silicone handled instruments that have a quick release end. The silicone T-handle has an impactor cap on the proximal end of the handle which is designed to be struck with a mallet. T-handles are used primarily to attach to, and operate a wide range of instruments used during implantation of spinal intervertebral body fusion devices intended for intervertebral body fusion of the spine of skeletally mature patien

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

bioMerieux Vitek 2 Systems Software version 6.01 software, used with the VITEK 2 automated system. Kit, UPDT V2S 6.01 EN. Part number: 414560. The product is used with the VITEK 2 automated system which consists of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2013

BD Vacutainer Multiple Sample and Direct Draw Luer Adapter BD Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA A sterile non-invasive device used to connect venous access devices such as needles, blood collection sets, ad infusion sets to blood collection tubes.

Becton Dickinson & Company

CPSC No agency class Aug 14, 2013

John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

CPSC No agency class Aug 14, 2013

LTD Commodities Recalls Microwave Crisper Pans Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Qingyuan Omeda Metallic Products Co. LTD, China

NHTSA No agency class Aug 14, 2013

FIAT 2013: POWER TRAIN

FIAT

CPSC No agency class Aug 13, 2013

Husqvarna Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

Husqvarna Motorcycles SRL, of Italy

NHTSA No agency class Aug 13, 2013

KIA 2014: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Aug 13, 2013

VOLVO 2011-2012: VISIBILITY/WIPER

VOLVO

NHTSA No agency class Aug 12, 2013

HYUNDAI 2013: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Aug 12, 2013

HYUNDAI 2006-2011: SUSPENSION:REAR

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Aug 9, 2013

VOLVO 2013-2014: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

VOLVO

CPSC No agency class Aug 8, 2013

Big Lots Recalls Tabletop Torches Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC No agency class Aug 8, 2013

Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

CPSC No agency class Aug 8, 2013

Holgate Toys Recalls Playmat Sets Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wegmans Food Stores

Holgate Toy Division, of Pepperell Braiding Co Inc., of Pepperell, Mass.

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

El Campestre Brand Ceviche Mixto, 2/5 lbs bulk containers into 1/10lbs carton. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/10lbs carton. Labeling reads in part:"CEVICHE MIXTO***NET WT..10 LBS***DIST.BY EL CAMPESTRE DIST TEL (562) 505-7247***".

El Campestre

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

Vegetable tray 8 oz UPC 7 49404 30002 5; Ingredients: Carrot Sticks, Pretzels, Grapes, Creamy Hummus. Penny's Salsa Inc. Snack Pack w/Hummus Grapes, Carrots and Pretzels 8 oz UPC 07494041923679. Both of these products contain the same ingredients in the same amount. Each contains a 1.5 oz package of hummus labeled Made in the Pacific North West.

Hagee Foods Inc.

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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.