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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 14 critical, 35 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (28), CPSC (8), 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

REF 623401 R, S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Right, Medium, Sterile R Qty 1 The S-ROM Hinged knee femoral component is used in revision surgeries when there is significant bone loss or ligament instability and additional support is needed. S-Rom femorals and inserts are brought into nearly every revision case as backup should the MCL become compromised during the procedure. If additional constraint is required the surgeon can use the S-ROM femoral a

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

REF 623411 L, S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Left, Small, Sterile R Qty 1 The S-ROM Hinged knee femoral component is used in revision surgeries when there is significant bone loss or ligament instability and additional support is needed. S-Rom femorals and inserts are brought into nearly every revision case as backup should the MCL become compromised during the procedure. If additional constraint is required the surgeon can use the S-ROM femoral and

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

HER2 Image Analysis Manual Read of HER2 Digital Slides ER/PR Image Analysis IHC PR Breast Tissue Manual Read of Digital Slides The ScanScope¿¿ System is an automated digital slide creation, management, viewing and analysis system. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid to the pathologist in the display, detection, counting and classification of tissues and cells of clinical interest based on particular color, intensity, size, pattern and shape. The IHC HER2 Image Analysis app

Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

CELLTRACKS ANALYZER II¿ (Product Code 9555) Product Usage: The CELLTRACKS ANALYZER II¿ is a semi-automated fluorescence microscope, consisting of the analyzer, a dedicated computer with CELLTRACKS¿ software, monitor, keyboard, mouse and uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The system also supports an optional Remote Review Workstation (RRW), which consists of a dedicated computer with CELLTRACKS¿ software, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Use of this product requires training and should be used

Veridex, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

REF 623401 L S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Left, medium, Sterile R Qty 1 The S-ROM Hinged knee femoral component is used in revision surgeries when there is significant bone loss or ligament instability and additional support is needed. S-Rom femorals and inserts are brought into nearly every revision case as backup should the MCL become compromised during the procedure. If additional constraint is required the surgeon can use the S-ROM femoral an

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

G1725: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro¿ device and 1 mL Line Draw Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro¿ device Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes are sterile, single-use devices, in-vitro diagnostic devices used for the drawing of arterial blood via an arterial line. The product is not for injection.

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

REF 623421 L S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Left , X-Small, Sterile R Qty 1 The S-ROM Hinged knee femoral component is used in revision surgeries when there is significant bone loss or ligament instability and additional support is needed. S-Rom femorals and inserts are brought into nearly every revision case as backup should the MCL become compromised during the procedure. If additional constraint is required the surgeon can use the S-ROM femoral a

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator Model numbers: M3535A, M3536A, M3536M,M3536M4,M3536M6,861288,861289,861464,861483,and 861491

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Smith & Nephew RENASYS-G Sterile, Gauze Dressing Kit with Soft Port REF #'s: 66800961 (The RENASYS Soft Port Dressing Kits are used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy pumps)

Smith & Nephew Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Smith & Nephew RENASYS-Gauze with Soft Port Kit REF #'s: 66800933, 66800934, 66800935, and 66800936 (The RENASYS Soft Port Dressing Kits are used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy pumps)

Smith & Nephew Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Cannabinoids DAU Calibrator Control Level 1 (37.5 ng/mL) This solution is prepared from non-sterile urine and should be handled as potentially infectious. IVD; The Cannabinoids (cTHC also known as THC version c) DAU negative and positive controls are human urine-based liquids and ready to use. The constituent is a processed drug-free human urine matrix, containing buffers, stabilizers, and less than 0.09 % of sodium azide. The controls are prepared by spiking known concentrations of 11-no

Lin-Zhi International Inc

FDA Devices Low Mar 19, 2014

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products 25-OH Vitamin D Total Calibrators; REF/CATALOG # 684 4055, IVD --- COMMON/USUAL NAME: VITROS Vitamin D Calibrators -- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics High Wycombe HP12 4DP, UK --- For use in the calibration of the VITROS ECi/ECiQ Immunodiagnostic Systems, the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic Systems, and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System for the quantitative measurement of total 25-OH Vitamin D in human serum.

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Navigator Surgical Kit Product Usage: Molded plastic tray used in holding various dental instruments for autoclave processing.

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

bioMerieux PREVI Isola System (General purpose,microbiology, diagnostic Medical Device), (REF 29500/29500R), bioMerieux, Hazelwood, MO.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

G1469J: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro¿ device (for sale in Japan only) Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes are sterile, single-use devices, in-vitro diagnostic devices used for the drawing of arterial blood via an arterial line. The product is not for injection.

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

GE Healthcare CARESCAPE Monitor B650 and CARESCAPE Monitor B850. K102239 CARESCAPE Monitor B650 The CARESCAPE Monitor B650 is a multi-parameter patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas and intra-hospital transport within a professional healthcare facility. The CARESCAPE Monitor B650 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time. The CARESCAPE Monitor B650 is indicated for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, hemodynam

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Contra-Angle Torque Driver Kit Product Usage: Molded plastic tray used in holding various dental instruments for autoclave processing.

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

MAQUET PLEGIOX Cardioplegia Heat Exchanger The PLEGIOX Cardioplegia Heat Exchanger is used as part of a cardioplegia system to set and maintain temperature for given flow rates and within the given temperature range of blood cardioplegic and crystalloid cardioplegic solutions during extracorporeal circulation. The product is designed for single use only, for an application period of no longer than 6 hours.

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

GE Healthcare Infinia and Infinia Hawkeye Nuclear Medicine Systems. For Dual-Head Variable Angle Gamma Camera, Hawkeye Option for Dual-Head Variable Angle Gamma Camera (this includes GE Quasar Nuclear Medicine Systems). Nuclear Medicine Systems Infinia devices Product Usage: The intended use of the Quasar system is to perform general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body, using a variety of scanning modes supported by various acqui

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Smith & Nephew RENASYS-F XL with Soft Port REF #: 66800797 (The RENASYS Soft Port Dressing Kits are used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy pumps)

Smith & Nephew Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

REF 623421 RS-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Right , X-Small, Sterile R Qty 1 The S-ROM Hinged knee femoral component is used in revision surgeries when there is significant bone loss or ligament instability and additional support is needed. S-Rom femorals and inserts are brought into nearly every revision case as backup should the MCL become compromised during the procedure. If additional constraint is required the surgeon can use the S-ROM femoral a

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

XiO RPT System The XiO RTP System is used to create treatment plans for any cancer patient for whom external beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy has been prescribed. The system will calculate and display, both on screen and in hard-copy, either two or three dimensional radiation dose distributions within a patient for a given treatment.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Contra-Angle Torque Driver Kit For Certain Internal Connection Product Usage: Molded plastic tray used in holding various dental instruments for autoclave processing.

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

4040-2: Umbilical 3 mL Line Draw, Luer lock syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro¿ device, 22g x 1¿ needle, and Point-Lok¿ needle safety device Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes are sterile, single-use devices, in-vitro diagnostic devices used for the drawing of arterial blood via an arterial line. The product is not for injection.

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Mar Cor Purification CWP Reverse Osmosis System. Models 101, 102, 104, and 106.

Mar Cor Purification

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Contra-Angle Torque Driver Kit For Certain and External Connection Product Usage: Molded plastic tray used in holding various dental instruments for autoclave processing.

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

4043W-2: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro¿ device, syringe tip cap and 6 mL Luer slip syringe Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes are sterile, single-use devices, in-vitro diagnostic devices used for the drawing of arterial blood via an arterial line. The product is not for injection.

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

4043-2: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro¿ device Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes are sterile, single-use devices, in-vitro diagnostic devices used for the drawing of arterial blood via an arterial line. The product is not for injection.

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Mar 19, 2014

Ganz Recalls Grumpy Cat Stuffed Animal Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Ganz USA LLC, Marietta, Ga.

CPSC No agency class Mar 19, 2014

Vera Bradley Recalls Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Vera Bradley Designs Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind.

NHTSA No agency class Mar 19, 2014

INFINITI 2014: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

INFINITI

CPSC No agency class Mar 18, 2014

Arctic Cat Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Mar 18, 2014

Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Mar 17, 2014

VOLKSWAGEN 2012-2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Mar 17, 2014

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC,SATURN 2008-2013: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC,SATURN

NHTSA No agency class Mar 17, 2014

CHEVROLET,GMC 2009-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA No agency class Mar 17, 2014

CADILLAC 2013-2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

CADILLAC

CPSC No agency class Mar 14, 2014

MobilePower Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by QVC (Recall Alert)

MobilePower LLC, of Bluffton, S.C.

NHTSA No agency class Mar 14, 2014

JAGUAR 2013: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

JAGUAR

NHTSA No agency class Mar 14, 2014

HONDA 2005-2010: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

HONDA

CPSC No agency class Mar 13, 2014

BMC Recalls Stromer Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

MyStromer AG, of Switzerland

CPSC No agency class Mar 13, 2014

The Conran Shop Recalls Pondicherry Dining Tables Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Recall Alert)

Goel Exports, of New Delhi

CPSC No agency class Mar 13, 2014

TJX Recalls Autumn 2013 Gardeners Eden Light-Up Decorations Due to Fire Hazard; Sold exclusively at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods Stores

Dalian Guangsheng Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd.

FDA Food Critical Mar 12, 2014

Rise n Roll Bakery & Deli, Bavarian Creme Donuts, sold individually and found in 6 count (436 g) UPC Code 6 26570 61744 0 or 12 count (861.83 g) UPC Code 6 26570 617457, variety donut box identifying all donut varieties Bavarian Creme Donuts Enriched wheat flour, soybean oil, dextrose, salt, leaving, soy flour, dry whey, mono and diglycerides with BHT, sodium stearoyl, latylate, guar gum wheat starch, ascorbic acid, corn oil, beta carotene, citric acid, silicon dioxide, alpha tocophero

Rise'n Roll Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Critical Mar 12, 2014

Rise n Roll Bakery & Deli, White Powdered Donuts, sold individually and found in 6 count (436 g) UPC Code 6 26570 61744 0 or 12 count (861.83 g) UPC Code 6 26570 617457, variety donut box identifying all donut varieties: White Powdered Donut : Enriched wheat flour, soybean oil, dextrose, salt, leaving, soy flour, dry whey, mono and diglycerides with BHT, sodium stearoyl, latylate, guar gum wheat starch, ascorbic acid, corn oil, beta carotene, citric acid, silicon dioxide, alpha tocopherols

Rise'n Roll Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Critical Mar 12, 2014

Mandarin Orange Tozzetti Biscotti - individually wrapped in cellophane. Product is sold under Tonia's Biscotti brand, net wt. 2 oz.

Yukon Concessions Alaska LLC

FDA Food Critical Mar 12, 2014

Falafel King Green Chile Hummus, 10 oz, Plastic Tub, packaged in 12count and 8 count cases. Labeled in part ** Falafel King green chile hummus GF 100% NATURAL**

Falafel King Ent, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 12, 2014

Traditional Toasted Almond Biscotti-individually wrapped in cellophane. Product is sold under Tonia's Biscotti brand, net wt. 2 oz.

Yukon Concessions Alaska LLC

FDA Food Critical Mar 12, 2014

Dark Meat Fajita School Lunch #3

Pepper Source Limited

FDA Food Critical Mar 12, 2014

Hazelnut Biscotti - individually wrapped in cellophane. Product is sold under Tonia's Biscotti brand, net wt. 2 oz.

Yukon Concessions Alaska LLC

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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 2014

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 2014 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.