PlainRecalls

2014 Recalls

7,499 recalls · Page 104 of 150

2014 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,499 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2014. That represents about 8.93% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 20.5 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 150 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 2014.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 16 critical, 33 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 37 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), NHTSA (13), 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 2014 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

10mm Weck¿ Vista" Cannula-only, Teleflex Medical, Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

5/10 Weck¿ Vista" Universal Balloon Open Access Port  Short Length (53mm), Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to pr…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

DICOM Export Format for Sum Dose with Velocity v3.0.0. A stand-alone software product that provides the oncology care specialists (physicians, phy…

Velocity Medical Solutions, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 2, 2014

Heart Mate II Pocket Controllers removed from packaging Product Usage: HeartMate II is a mechanical device that circulates blood throughout the…

Thoratec Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

5/10/12 Weck¿ Vista" Universal Balloon Open Access Port  Long Length (100mm), Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to …

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

12mm Weck¿ Vista" Cannula-only, Teleflex Medical, Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

5/10/12MM X 100MM Weck¿ Vista" UNIVERSAL CONE OPEN ACCESS, Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, ill…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

Spacelabs Healthcare G2 Clinical Access Mislabeled CDs for PN: 063-1829-11 Rev A and Update Kit, PN: 040-1565-10. Used for installing ICS G2 Clini…

Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

Sutures, Non-absorbable, Steel, Monofilament and Multifilament, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fas…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

AMS URIC ACID For the In vitro quantitative determination of Uric Acid in serum Quantitative determination of Uric Acid in serum.

AMS Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fus…

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

Suture, Non-absorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: Non-absorbable polyamide surgical suture is a non-absorbable, ste…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

Weck¿ Vista" Universal Laparoscopic Port, Size 5/10/12mmx100mm, Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

Weck¿ Vista" Universal Laparoscopic Port, Size 5/10/12mmx125mm, Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

FIBERNET Embolic Protection System: Recommended Vessel Diameter 3.5 0 5.0 mm, Maximum Guidewire Diameter: 0.014 in ( 0.36 mm) Rx only, Sterile; Ma…

Medtronic Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

5/10/12 Weck¿ Vista" Universal Balloon Open Access Port  Standard Length (70mm), Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

Morph AccessPro Steerable Introducer; 6F Introducer, 45 cm working length Single use only. BioCardia, Inc. San Carlos, CA 94070 BioCardia Morp…

Biocardia, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

5/10 mm Weck¿, Vista" Universal Cannula, Teleflex Medical, Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, ill…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

Sutures, Non-absorbable, Silk, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: Natural non-absorbable silk surgical suture is a non-absorbable, sterile, flexib…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

AMS AST For the In vitro quantitative determination of AST in serum Quantitative determination of AST in serum.

AMS Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Low Apr 2, 2014

Single Analyte DAU Calibrator (5 mL) Norbuprenorphine: Cutoff Calibrator; IVD - for in vitro diagnostic use only; Lin-Zhi International Sunnyvale…

Lin-Zhi International Inc

FDA Devices Critical Apr 2, 2014

HeartMate II Implant Kit with Pocket Controller; with sealed grafts (NAm) with sealed grafts (EU) Product Usage: HeartMate II is a mechanical d…

Thoratec Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

5/10 Weck¿ Vista" Universal Balloon Open Access Port - Standard Length (70mm), Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

5/10/12 mm Weck¿ Vista" Universal Cannula, Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and al…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

Sutures, Non-absorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: Non-absorbable poly(ethylene terephthalate) surgical suture i…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

AMS BUN UREA NITROGEN For the In vitro quantitative determination of Urea Nitrogen in serum Quantitative determination of Bun in serum.

AMS Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

Ovation Prime Abdominal Stent Graft System; Manufacturer: TriVascular, Inc. 3910 Brickway Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 The TriVascular Ovation Pri…

Trivascular, Inc

NHTSA Critical Apr 2, 2014

FORD 2001-2004: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FORD

NHTSA Critical Apr 2, 2014

FORD,LINCOLN 2013-2014: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

FORD,LINCOLN

CPSC Moderate Apr 1, 2014

Dyson Recalls Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA Critical Apr 1, 2014

DODGE,JEEP 2011-2014: SERVICE BRAKES

DODGE,JEEP

NHTSA Critical Apr 1, 2014

HONDA 2003-2006: EQUIPMENT

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Mar 31, 2014

JAGUAR 2013-2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

JAGUAR

NHTSA Critical Mar 31, 2014

LAND ROVER 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Mar 31, 2014

JAGUAR 2013-2014: SUSPENSION:REAR

JAGUAR

NHTSA Critical Mar 31, 2014

LAND ROVER 2014: SUSPENSION:REAR

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Mar 31, 2014

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2004-2010: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC

NHTSA Critical Mar 31, 2014

CHEVROLET,GMC 2014-2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Mar 31, 2014

CHEVROLET 2013-2014: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Moderate Mar 28, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2014: SEAT BELTS

FREIGHTLINER

CPSC Moderate Mar 27, 2014

Excel Industries Recalls BigDog and Hustler Mowers due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

Excel Industries, Inc., Hesston, Kan.

CPSC Moderate Mar 27, 2014

Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA Critical Mar 27, 2014

CADILLAC 2014: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

CADILLAC

FDA Food Critical Mar 26, 2014

Item number T3695, White cheddar jalapeno seasoning powder, 50 lb bags.

All American Seasonings

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

High Mowing Organic Sprouting Seeds Ancient Eastern Blend , 4 oz. resealable plastic bag UPC Code: 872724005445

High Mowing Organic Seed

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

CORN TORTILLAS: 18 CT YELLOW/WHITE 18 OZ USPC Code 1569603333, 36 COUNT YELLOW/WHITE 36 OZ USPC Code 1569603335/4, 75 COUNT WHITE CORN 5 LB,USPC Code…

Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Mar 26, 2014

4 oz. Heart - Shaped Box of Assorted Chocolates

Fannie May Confection Brands Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

FLOUR TORTILLAS: FAJITA 6" 15 0Z UPC Code 1569602222, HOMESTYLE 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 1569602221, BURRITO 10" 28OZ UPC Code 1569602223, GRANDE 12" 36 OZ …

Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

WHEAT TORTILLAS: 9 COUNT, 18 OZ, UPC Code 1569602225. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.

Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Creation Special Snack Mix; 25 lb. cardboard carton

Dayton Nut Specialties Inc

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

Compare 2014 with 2013 →

Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2014