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2014 Recalls

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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 12 critical, 37 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (26), FDA Food (14), 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 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 Mar 26, 2014

Natural-Knee¿ Congruent Tibial Insert with Screw: SF-CON TIB INS LT SZ1/2 1 SF-CON TIB INS RT SZ1/2 9 SF-CON TIB INS RT SZ3/4/5

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Mar Cor Purification Millenium HX Portable Reverse Osmosis System. Model 3025975. Product Usage: Water Purification System is intended to b…

Mar Cor Purification

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Natural-Knee¿ II Unicompartmental Knee System: UNI ALL-POLY TIB SZ 1-7mm UNI ALL-POLY TIB SZ 1-9mm

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 26, 2014

FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Monitors System. Meter made in China; Distributed by TheraSense, Alameda, CA The FreeStyle Flash meter should…

Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Natural-Knee¿ II Constrained Knee System NKII CCK TIB INS SZ00/0-L NKII CCK TIB INS SZ1/2-LF NKII CCK TIB INS SZ3-5 -L NKII CCK TIB INS SZ00/0-R …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae, 28/38 Fr with 1/2" connector, 14.5" (37 cm) long, with X Coating The Sarns Malleable Dual-stage…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

2.5MM Aggressive Blade Known as a Sinuscopic Shaver Blade, this device is composed of a metal cutter and plastic drive shaft that goes into a metal …

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Gender Solutions" Natural-Knee¿ Flex System: N-K FLEX MBACK SZ 0 PAT N-K FLEX MBACK SZ 1 PAT N-K FLEX MBACK SZ 2 PAT

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Natural-Knee¿ II System ULTRA CONG INS LT SZA/9MM ULTRA CONG INS LT SZA/13M ULTRA CONG INS LT SZA/19M ULTRA CONG INS RT SZA/9MM ULTRA CONG INS R…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae, 32/40 Fr with 1/2" flare The Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Catheters and Sarns Dual-stage Veno…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Part 475620 Intramedullary Bone Saw CAM Assembly Size 12mm, A unique and exclusive clinical instrument used to correct leg length, or rotationa…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae, 34/46 Fr with 1/2" connector, 15" (38 cm) long The Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cat…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Apollo" Revision/Constrained Knee System: SZ0-16MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ1-11MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ1-16MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ1-22MM AK CCK TIB INSER…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Curion CuriStay Nelaton CH - 14 2-W Hydrogel Coated (Latex) 5- 10 mL Product Usage: Latex Lubricous Coated Foley Catheters The standard cathet…

Convatec Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Buzzaround XL scooters' Product Usage: mobility

Golden Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae, 34/46 Fr with 1/2" flare The Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Catheters and Sarns Dual-stage Veno…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Denlase: Diode Laser Therapy System and Penlase: Dental Laser Therapy System surgical powered. Surgical powered Laser instruments.

China Daheng Group Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Philips Model EPIQ 5 Ultrasound System. Intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis. Catalogue numbers 795200 / 795201 / 7…

Philips Medical Systems North America Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Natural-Knee¿ II System: POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ00/9M POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ0/9MM POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ0/19M POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ0/13M POLY ULTRA TIB …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Part 475625, Intramedullary Bone Saw, Cam Assembly Size 13 mm, The Biomet Intramedullary Bone Saw is a unique and exclusive clinical instrument…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Apollo" Knee System: PS TIB INS SZ0/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ0/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ0/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ1/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ2/16M …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

SL & SLi Series (Mod 15/18/20/25) Linear Accelerator Used for radiation therapy treatments of malignant neoplastics diseases.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Philips HeartStart Home and OnSite (HS1) automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Product Usage: The models M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A are desi…

Philips Medical Systems North America Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Apollo" Knee System: APOLLO PATELLA SZ0 28MM R

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Gibralt Spine System Polyaxial Screw Intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine, and the thoracic spine, (C3-T3), the Gibralt Spinal System …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae, 34/46 Fr with 1/2" connector, 15" (38 cm) long, with X Coating The Sarns Malleable Dual-stage V…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

CPSC Moderate Mar 26, 2014

SATCO Products Recalls KolourOne LED Light Bulbs Due to Risk of Injury

SATCO Products Inc., of Brentwood, NY.

NHTSA Critical Mar 26, 2014

NISSAN 2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

NISSAN

CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2014

Ace Hardware Recalls LED Clamp Light Due to Shock and Fire Hazard

CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2014

Centex Homes Recalls Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard

Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business.

CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2014

Wal-Mart Recalls Dolls Due to Burn Hazard

Tak Ngai Electronic Toys Co., LTD

NHTSA Critical Mar 25, 2014

PETERBILT 2008-2012: SERVICE BRAKES

PETERBILT

NHTSA Critical Mar 25, 2014

INFINITI,NISSAN 2013-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

INFINITI,NISSAN

CPSC Moderate Mar 20, 2014

Bedz King Recalls Bunk Beds with Side Ladder Due To Entrapment Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Mar 20, 2014

IKEA Recalls Children's Bed Canopies Due to Strangulation Hazard

CPSC Moderate Mar 20, 2014

Minga Fair Trade Imports Recalls Wooden Flipping Acrobat Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Minga Fair Trade Imports, of Lake Geneva, Wis.

FDA Food Low Mar 19, 2014

Valued Naturals Natural Coconut Net wt. 8oz (216.80g) Imported by Philippines International Foodsource LLC 52 Richboynton Rd, Dover, NJ 07801 Pa…

International Foodsource, LLC

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Markets of Meijer Pretzel Hamburger Bun, 4 count, NT.WT. 12.0 oz (0.75 lb), 16 oz ( 1 lb) UPC 412500558-2; Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour( Whea…

Meijer Distribution, Inc

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Pumpkin Pie with Pecans Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON …

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Chocolate Mint Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME …

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Mexican Style Mild Chorizo, Elite Spice # 32582A9, 24 lb poly-lined carton, labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 2079…

Elite Spice Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

MORRISON'S BROWN GRAVY MIX, NET WT 13 OZ (369 g) mislabeled as MORRISON'S PANCAKE MIX, NET WT 5 LB (2.27 kg)

C. H. Guenther & Sons, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Candied pecans: creamy white

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Sucrose Free Chocolate Plain Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURE…

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Jalapeno Nut Seasoning, Elite Code # 35076A2, 50 lb poly-lined cartons labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***

Elite Spice Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

STONEWALL KITCHEN brand Chocolate Coconut Cupcake Mix, Net Wt. 22.5 oz. (637.9 g), UPC 7 11381 31535 4 -- DISTRIBUTED BY STONEWALL KITCHEN, STONEWALL…

Raymond-Hadley Corp.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Roasting Cinnamon Butternut Squash Net Wt. 2 lbs (907 g) Foam Tray with 3 per case. Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Renaissance Food Group LLC …

F & S Produce Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Jalapeno Burger Seasoning, Elite Spice # 32680B2, 50 lb poly-lined carton, labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794…

Elite Spice Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Classic Sysco Custom Ready to Use Blueberry Pie Filling; Artificial Flavor #10 can - Net wt 7 lbs 1 oz (2kg) UPC 1 00 74865 38258 5 Manufactur…

Lyons Magnus

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Pecan Shed Special Turtle Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED …

Pecan Shed

Nearby Recall Years

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

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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