2014 Product Recalls (7,659)

2014 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,659 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2014. That represents about 7.33% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.0 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 154 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 15 critical, 32 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 37 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), FDA Food (19), NHTSA (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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

2014 Recall Year Insight

AOA Distalizer Lock Nut Screw, found in products listed as: Distal Jet, Spring Jet, Mesial Jet, and Uprighter Jet. Removable functional orthodontic appliances that are to modify the growth of the jaws in a prescribed growth pattern.

Merit Custom Syringe Kit, Convenience Kit, I.R. Embolization Pack, K02-01010A, Sterile EO.

Draeger PS500 Power Supply Unit of the Infinity ACS Workstation Critical Care (Evita Infinity V500), Evita V500 and /or Babylog VN500 Ventilators, used for ventilation during short term transport of patients within a hospital.

5/10/12 mm x 100mm Weck Vista Universal Cone Open Access, Catalog No. 405933. An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals.

Citation TMZF HA 132 degrees Neck Angle, V40 Hip Stem - Right Size #3: catalog # 6265-5113 , Left Size #4: catalog #6265-5104 , and Right Size #4: catalog #6265-5114; Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Hip Implants.

Spirit MB Bracket, UR Central +14T +5A.018, Part Number 494-0110, Lot Number 081351013. Product Usage: An orthodontic bracket. Spirit MB Brackets are a fixed attachment on a tooth which holds an archwire during orthodontic treatment.

Pressure Monitoring Tubing, PM6006. Pressure Monitoring Tubing (PM series) is used between the manifold and transducer as a conduit to transmit the fluid pressure of the patient to the pressure transducer.

Titanium Orthos Brackets, an orthodontic bracket. 022 +9/+9/0, Part Number 449-6212, Lot Number 121359169. A fixed attachment on a tooth which holds an archwire during orthodontic treatment.

5/10 mm Weck Vista Universal Cannula, Catalog No. 405910RC; 5/10/12 mm Weck Vista Universal Cannula, Catalog No. 405912RC. An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals.

Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning (RTP) System, software version 9.0.

Integrity 1.1. Integrity is the interface and control software for the Elekta range of medical digital linear accelerators and is intended to assist a licensed practitioner in the delivery of radiation to defined target volumes.

Proceed Surgical Mesh, Product Codes PCDB1, PCDT1, and PCDJ1. Ethicon Inc., Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbH, used for the repair of hernias and other fascial deficiencies that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result.

Infantino Squeeze & Teethe Monkey, "Go Gaga Squeeze & Teether Coco the Monkey". Non-Fluid Filled Teething Ring.

Zoll Medical X Series, PropaqMD, PropaqM Defibrillator/Pacemaker/Monitor With System Software Version 02.10.02.00 or Higher, automated external defibrillator.

RayStation Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System, models 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0; a software system designed for treatment planning and analysis of radiation therapy.

3M" Steri-Vac" Gas Sterilizer/Aerators, Model #'s 4XL,5XL, 8XL The 3M" Steri-Vac" Gas Sterilizer/Aerator is a compact unit designed to sterilize heat- and/or moisture-sensitive devices. This gas sterilizer/aerator is intended for INDOOR USE ONLY.

J.P. Boden Recalls Boys' Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)

SCION,TOYOTA 2006-2010: SEATS

PONTIAC,TOYOTA 2006-2010: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

FORD,FREIGHTLINER,GMC,INTERNATIONAL 2008-2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

HONDA 2014: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame Recall Three Gas Fireplaces, Fireplace Inserts Due to Explosion Hazard

MAZDA 2001-2004: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Missouri Firm Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Snowboard Bindings Recalled by K2 Sports Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

MAZDA 2014-2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

MAZDA 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Kinnikinnick Original Homestyle Waffles 210 g/7.4 oz Cardboard Box UPC 620133001981

L-Citrulline, bulk product, 25 kg

Chicken Soup for the Soul Thai-Style Chicken Broth, 32 oz. (2 lb., 907 g. paperboard carton. Distributed by Chicken Soup For The Soul Foods, LLC, Stamford, CT 06902-7532 UPC: 8 19239 01021 2.

Bonduelle USA Inc (Oakfield) BEANS GREEN CUT GRADED, Net weight: 1,480 lbs (bulk form in Totes), Keep frozen.

Thickened Water Nectar Thick 32 oz. (944ml) Phase 1 Ingredients: Pasteurized Filtered Water, Cellulose Gum Fibre, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid.

Kinnikinnick Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Homestyle Waffles 210 g/7.4 oz Cardboard Box UPC 620133001981

Thickened Water Pudding Thick 32 oz. (944ml) Phase 3 Ingredients: Pasteurized Filtered Water, Cellulose Gum Fibre, Potassium Sorbate.

UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764

Sausage & Egg English Muffin, Good and Fresh brand, 4.1 oz, packaged in clear plastic wrap. UPC 855173005204.

Bonduelle USA Inc (Oakfield) BEANS GREEN WHOLE GRADED, Net weight: 1,100 lbs (bulk form in Totes), Keep frozen.

New Horizon Cuisine Chicken Demi-Glace Xpress, packaged in 16-oz. plastic cups (6/case) and New Horizon Cuisine Chicken Demi-Glace packaged in 16-lb. (2-gal.) buckets. The firm name on the label is New Horizon Cuisine, Ankeny, IA.

Cookin' Cajun (TM) Acadiana Style Etouffee Seasoning Blend, UPC 898851004

Stage 2 World Baby Thailand; Roasted Pumpkin & Coconut Rice, 3.5 oz. pouch. Product of USA distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA

Frozen Ice Cake (Watermelon), 17.98 oz, 6 retail units/carton, UPC 8 801062 443055

Kinnikinnick Panko Style Bread Crumbs-Weight: 350g/12.5oz Cardboard Box UPC 62013360015 3

my essentials brand sour cream, NET WT. 24 OZ. (680g), UPC 7 25439 10546 0 --- Firm on label: DISTRIBUTED BY DZA BRANDS, LLC 2110 Executive Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147 --- The sour cream is packed in a plastic container.

FAIRWAY brand CONDIMENT GRILLING SAUCE, NET WT 12 oz (340 g), UPC 7 58940 70609 3 -- Distributed By: Fairway Group Central Services LLC New York, New York 10027 --- The product is packaged in a glass bottle, 12 bottles per case.

Golden Natural Fruit Island Net Wt. 25.00 oz Product of Crown Food North Bergen, NJ 07047 Packed by: Crown Food/North Bergen 07047 USA UPC 098346021032

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