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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, 33 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 39 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (30), NHTSA (9), CPSC (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.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637, (The SynchroMed II Pump is supplied in 20 ml or 40 ml reservoir size.) Sterilized using ethylene oxide. The pump is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers a prescribed drug to a specific site. The implantable components of the SynchroMed II infusion system include the pump, catheter,r and catheter accessories The SynchroMed II Programmable Pump is indicated when patient therapy requires the chronic infusion of drugs or fluids:

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

BD SafetyGlide Allergy. REF 305950 Sterile Allergy Treatment Syringe Tray. The device is used for aspiration and injection of medications.

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

DC power cable (p/n 3010556) supplied with the MEDRAD(R) Veris MR Vital Signs Monitor: Product Usage: Monitor, Physiological, Patient

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Sarns " TCM II Temperature Control Module The Sarns" TCM II Temperature Control Module is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exchangers used in an extracorporeal circuit and is indicated for controlling and monitoring patient temperature

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Code Alert Advanced 4-Way Care Solution, CA520 System, PN 9600-1600, RF Technologies. This product is used to alert caregivers when a patient at risk for falls is leaving a bed or chair.

RF Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

INFUSE(R) Bone Graft, MEDIUM KIT, REF 7510400AUS, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132 orthopaedic

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Cordis a Johnson & Johnson Company, RadialSource Spring Wire Transradial Access Kit. Manufacturer Greatbatch Medical 2300 Berkshire Lane North, Minneapolis, MN 55441, Distributor Cordis Corporation 14201 North West 60th Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014. Baxter's lnfusors SV Elastomeric Infusion Device is a single-use, disposable elastomeric infusion pump indicated tor patients requiring slow, continuous intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, or epidural administration of medications at

Greatbatch Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Multilite Dye Handpieces, an optional accessory of the RevLite SI Laser. The Revlite SI laser is intended for General Dermatology, Dermatologic and General Surgical Procedures. Which includes treatments such as tattoo removal, pigmented lesion removal, removal or lightening of hair, skin resurfacing and reduction of red pigmentation in hypertropic and keloid scars The two Multilite Dye Handpieces (HPs) are optional handpieces that can be used with the Revlite SI Laser. Manufactured by:

ConBio, a CynoSure Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: Coiled Tube Infusors (Portable Elastomeric Infusion Systems). Baxter's Infusor SV Elastomeric Infusion Device Device Listing: D020871 Baxter's lnfusors SV Elastomeric Infusion Device is a single-use, disposable elastomeric infusion pump indicated tor patients requiring slow, continuous intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, or epidural administration of medications at a constant flow rate.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Quick Connect QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E. STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH 44060 QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E contain processing instructions, a Quick Reference Wall Chart and a flow unit. The flow unit consists of a Quick Reference Card, tubing, tethers and adapters for connecting specified devices to Flexible Processing Trays/Containers.

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: Multirate Infusor Devices. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter Pump Segment Revision Kit, model 8596SC. Contents: 60-cm pump segment with attached sutureless pump connector, Spinal Segment Strain-relief sleeves, Pump segment strain-relief sleeves, Connector pin. Contents of inner package are STERILE. The Medtronic Model 8596SC Pump Segment Revision Kit is used when a revision to the pump segment of the Model 8731 or Model 8731SC catheter is required. The catheter is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers par

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

CoaguChek XS Plus System The CoaguChek XS Plus system for use by professional healthcare providers for quantitative prothrombin time testing for the monitoring of warfarin therapy.

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: Multiday lnfusor, Seven Day lnfusor and the Basal/Bolus lnfusor: Single day Infusor 2 ml/h, Single Day INFUSOR 2 ml/h System, Half Day INFUSOR SV 5 ml/h System, Two Day INFUSOR 2 ml/h System, Two day Infusor 2 ml/h, Multiday Infusor 0.5 ml/h, Multiday INFUSOR 0.5ml/h System, Seven Day Infusor 0.5 ml/h, Seven Day INFUSOR 0.5ml/h System, Basal-Bolus Infusor-15min., Basal/Bolus INFUSOR 0.5 x 2 ml/h System with 15 Minute Lockout, Basal-Bolus Infusor Device Listi

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Prism Medical C-Series Carry Bar, Class I, model number 360755. The intended use is a carry bar attached to a C-450 or C-625 ceiling lift used to lift, transfer or position clients.

Prism Medical Services USA

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic SynchroMed EL Programmable pumps, Models 8626, 8626L, 8627, 8627L, (The SynchroMed EL Pumps are supplied in 10 ml or 18 ml reservoir size.) Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Product Usage: The pump is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers a prescribed drug to a specific site. The drug is stored in the pump reservoir. Per a programmed prescription, the drug moves from the pump reservoir, through the pump tubing, catheter port, and catheter, to the infusion site.

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

CoaguChek XS System (HCP) The CoaguChek XS System is intended for use by professional healthcare providers for quantitative prothrombin time testing for the monitoring of warfarin therapy.

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: SV Elastomeric Infusion Device. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

The Centricity Laboratory System is intended to be an information system designed to support the clinical and administrative activities associated with the provision and utilization of clinical laboratory services and facilities, e.g., the storing and delivering of analytical results. It is a specially designed data program application (software), which is supplied for installation in existing mainframe or decentralized computers or a computer network. This software system will not be the softwa

GE Healthcare It

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: Infusor SV and LV Elastomeric Infusion Devices. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: Basal/Bolus Infusor. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

GE Healthcare Senographe Essential System. The Senographe 2000D system generates digital mamnmographic images that can be used for screening and in the diagnosis of breast cancer. The Senographe 2000D is intended to be used in the same clinical applications as traditional film-based mamnmographic systems.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

TRUE Dilatation Balloon Valvuloplasty Catheter, REF Numbers: 02045-11, 02245-12, 02445-12, and 02645-13; Sizes: 20mm x 4.5cm, 22mm x 4.5cm, 24mm x 4.5cm, and 26mm x 4.5cm; Intended to be used for balloon aortic valvuloplasty.

Loma Vista Medical

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637, (The SynchroMed II Pump is supplied in 20 ml or 40 ml reservoir size.) Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Product Usage: The pump is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers a prescribed drug to a specific site. The implantable components of the SynchroMed II infusion system include the pump, catheter, and catheter accessories. The SynchroMed II Programmable Pump is indicated when patient therapy requires the chronic infusion of the fo

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Soma v Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS), Automated Breast Ultrasound. Indicated as an adjunct to mammography for breast cancer screening.

U-systems Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic INDURA 1P Intrathecal Catheter, model 8709SC. Contents: 81.4-cm catheter with length markers and guide wire, 15 T-gauge introducer needle, Sutureless pump connector with attached 7.6-cm catheter and Connector pin, Transparent Strain-relief sleeves, and anchors. Contents of inner package are STERILE. The implantable Medtronic INDURA 1P Model 8709SC Intrathecal Catheter is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers parenteral drugs to the intrathecal space. The implanted i

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Low Jul 3, 2013

CMC Saddle Product Usage: The Ascension CMC is intended to resurface the proximal end of the first metacarpal in cases of rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis, osteo-arthritis, or post-fracture deformation or bone loss which present as either a painful, unstable thumb, or a thumb with limited range of motion. This is an uncemented prosthesis designed for press fit use only.

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

INFUSE(R) Bone Graft, MEDIUM KIT, REF 7510400, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132 orthopaedic

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic SynchroMed EL Programmable pumps, Models 8626, 8626L, 8627, 8627L, (The SynchroMed EL Pumps are supplied in 10 ml or 18 ml reservoir size.) Sterilized using ethylene oxide. The pump is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers a prescribed drug to a specific site. The drug is stored in the pump reservoir. Per a programmed prescription, the drug moves from the pump reservoir, through the pump tubing, catheter port, and catheter, to the infusion site. The SynchroMed II Progr

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

INFUSE(R) Bone Graft,LARGE II KIT, REF 7510800, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132 orthopaedic

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

CPSC No agency class Jul 3, 2013

Angel’s Touch Collections Recalls Butterfly and Shell Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Angel's Touch Collections Co., Ltd., of Rego Park, N.Y.

CPSC No agency class Jul 3, 2013

Outdoor Solutions Hammock and Sunshade Recalled by H-E-B Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC No agency class Jul 3, 2013

Toys R Us Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

NHTSA No agency class Jul 3, 2013

TOYOTA 2012: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

TOYOTA

CPSC No agency class Jul 2, 2013

Yamaha Recalls Big Bear ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif.

NHTSA No agency class Jul 2, 2013

CHRYSLER,DODGE 2013: AIR BAGS

CHRYSLER,DODGE

NHTSA No agency class Jul 2, 2013

JEEP 2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Jul 2, 2013

RAM 2013: STRUCTURE

RAM

NHTSA No agency class Jul 2, 2013

RAM 2013: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

RAM

NHTSA No agency class Jul 2, 2013

CHRYSLER,DODGE,RAM 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CHRYSLER,DODGE,RAM

NHTSA No agency class Jul 2, 2013

CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP 2011-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Jun 28, 2013

BMW 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW

CPSC No agency class Jun 27, 2013

Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.I.

CPSC No agency class Jun 27, 2013

Stile Products Recalls Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Alu Maga Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan

CPSC No agency class Jun 27, 2013

Swan Creek Recalls Loose Votive Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Swan Creek Candle Co., of Swanton, Ohio

NHTSA No agency class Jun 27, 2013

CHEVROLET 2012: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

CHEVROLET

FDA Food Critical Jun 26, 2013

vega one, all-in one nutrition bar; chocolate cherry flavor Added vitamins and minerals; 15 g Protein, 6 g Fiber and 1.5 g Omega Antioxidants, probiotics & greens; Gluten Free Dietary Supplement. 2.2 oz/ 63g Made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, dairy, and soy. May contain fruit shell or nut pieces. Distributed by Sequels Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada UPC: 838766070056

Sequel Naturals Ltd

FDA Food Critical Jun 26, 2013

vega one, all-in one nutrition bar; Double chocolate flavor Added vitamins and minerals; 15 g Protein, 6 g Fiber and 1.5 g Omega Antioxidants, probiotics & greens; Gluten Free Dietary Supplement. 2.2 oz/ 63g Made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, dairy, and soy. May contain fruit shell or nut pieces. Distributed by Sequels Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada UPC:838766070032

Sequel Naturals Ltd

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2013

MINUTE MAID STRAWBERRY PASSION Flavored Juice Beverage, 15.2 oz plastic (PET) bottles, Produced for The Coca Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313 USA.

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2013

MINUTE MAID APPLE JUICE, 100% Juice, 6/10 oz and 15.2 oz, plastic (PET) bottles, Produced for The Coca Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313 USA.

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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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.