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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 1 critical, 42 moderate, and 7 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (36), FDA Drug (11), CPSC (2), 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 Drug Low Feb 12, 2014

Namenda XR (memantine HCl), sample pack, 28 mg, extended release capsules, packaged in 5-count sample packs, Rx only, Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc., St. Louis, MO 63045 NDC 0456-3428-05.

Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Hydralazine HCL Tablets, USP, 25 mg in a single blister package, Manufactured in Czech Republic By: Teva Czech Industries s.r.o. Opava-Komarov, Czech Republic, Distributed by Goldline Laboratories, Sellersville, PA, NDC 00182-0554-89 (carton) and 00182-0554-00 (single blister).

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Low Feb 12, 2014

Namenda XR (memantine HCl), titration pack (7 mg, 14 mg, 21 mg and 28 mg) extended release capsules, packaged in 28-capsule, 4 week, titration pack,Rx only, Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc., St. Louis, MO 63045 NDC 0456-3400-29.

Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Low Feb 12, 2014

Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.3%, 5mL, (NDC 16571-130-50). The products are packaged in Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Blow Fill Seal containers equipped with a dropper tip. The filled bottles are individually packaged into fiberboard cartons.

PACK Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Pyridostigmine Bromide Tablets USP, 60 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Corepharma, LLC Middlesex, NJ 08846, NDC 64720-128-10

Corepharma LLC

FDA Drug Low Feb 12, 2014

Glucotrol XL (glipizide) extended release tablets, 5 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by Roerig, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY --- NDC 0049-1550-66

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Hydralazine HCL Tablets, USP, 50 mg in a single blister package, Rx only, Manufactured in Czech Republic by: Teva Czech Industries s.r.o. Opava-Komarov, Czech Republic, Distributed by Goldline Laboratories, Sellersville, PA, NDC 00182-0555-89 (carton) and 00182-0555-00 (single blister).

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Low Feb 12, 2014

Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.25%, 10mL, (NDC 16571-140-10). The products are packaged in Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Blow Fill Seal containers equipped with a dropper tip. The filled bottles are individually packaged into fiberboard cartons.

PACK Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 12, 2014

HEALTH & BEYOND DR. LARRY'S Tranquility DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 30 Capsules Manufactured for: Health & Beyond 7050 W Palmetto Pk Rd Boca Raton, FL 33433.

Health & Beyond

FDA Drug Low Feb 12, 2014

Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.25%, 5mL, (NDC 16571-140-50). The products are packaged in Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Blow Fill Seal containers equipped with a dropper tip. The filled bottles are individually packaged into fiberboard cartons.

PACK Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Dollar General Triple Antibiotic Ointment; NET WT 1 OZ (28 g), OTC, DISTRIBUTED BY DOLGENCORP LLC, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072

Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Fresenius Bicarbonate Jug Adapter to the 2008 Series Hemodialysis machine Part Number: 650103. The adapter is a socket that accepts the 2008 machine spike to draw concentrate from the container.

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

B. Braun AccuFlo Elastomeric Infusion Pump 200ML/H 100 ML Generally used for delivery of antibiotic and local anesthesia medications.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

SuperElastic Regular force NiTi lower or upper Natural arches. 0.14 size 10 or 100 count packages. Highland Metals Inc. San Jose, CA The devices are intended to provide force to the teeth to effect movement in order to alter their position.

Highland Metals, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Siemens SOMATOM Definition, Definition AS, Definition Flash, and Definition Edge systems. X-ray tomography, computed, radiology.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

SmartSite Needleless Connector, Model No. 2000E The SmartSite Needleless Connectors are sterile, individually packaged connectors. The connectors are used to administer fluid and medications. The needle free connector allows the user to add medication into the primary line without the use of a needle.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Hemochron Jr. Citrate APTT Cuvette 510(k) K014008 A unitized microcoagulation test intended to be used in performing a quantitative, one -stage APTT. The citrate APTT test is used for evaluation of low doses of heparin anticoagulant (up to 1.5 units/mL), depending upon individual patient heparin sensitivity.

ITC-Nexus Dx

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Diagnostic imaging systems (GEMINI LXL Model #882412, TruFlight Select Model #882438, GEMINI TF PET/CT16 Model #882470, GEMINI TF PET/CT 64 Model #882471, GEMINI TF Ready Model #882473 & GEMINI TF Big Bore Model #882476)

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

MooreMedical Supporting Health & Care...MooreBrand Blood Glucose Monitor for Self-Testing & Multi-Patient Use TRUEtrack. Manufactured by: NIPRO DIAGNOSTICS, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 U.S.A. Is intended for the quantitative determination of glucose in human whole blood taken from finger or forearm.

Nipro Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

GE Healthcare Precision 500D, Precision MPI & Precision RXI X-ray imaging systems. The Precision 500D R&F X-ray System is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, including general R&F and pediatric examinations. The Precision 500D R&F X-ray Systems are intended for use by a qualified/trained doctor or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exposures of the whole bo

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Upgrade Kit, Resuscitation, T-Piece, part numbers M1139417, M1192226 and M1223628, labeled in part ***GE Healthcare 8880 Gorman Road Laurel, MD 20723 ***www.gehealthcare.com*** Provides the basic equipment required for pulmonary resuscitation of infants.

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Product Name: Model 7305- Mosaic Aortic Obturator The Mosaic Aortic Obturators are used with the Mosaic Porcine Aortic Bioprostheses.

Medtronic Cardiovascular Surgery-the Heart Valve Division

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment System. The LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment System is a universal hinge, resilient attachment for endosseous implants. The LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment System is designed for use with overdentures or partial dentures, retained in whole or in part, by endosseous implants in the mandible or maxilla. FDA 510(k): K994257, K072878

Zest Anchors LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

SuperElastic Regular force NiTi lower or upper Natural arches. 0.16 size 10 or 100 count packages. Highland Metals Inc. San Jose, CA The devices are intended to provide force to the teeth to effect movement in order to alter their position.

Highland Metals, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

XiO RTP System. Used to create treatment plans for any cancer patient for whom external beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy has been prescribed.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Stand-Alone Resuscitation, T-Piece, part numbers 2063771-001, 2063772-001, 2063773-001, 2063774-001, 2063775-001, M1226442, M1241420, M1241421, M1241424, M1241425, M1241427, M1241430, M1241461, M1241463, M1241464, and M1241589; labeled in part ***GE Healthcare 8880 Gorman Road Laurel, MD 20723 ***www.gehealthcare.com*** Provides the basic equipment required for pulmonary resuscitation of infants.

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

ABX PENTRA N Control, Model No. A11A01653 The ABX PENTRA N Control is for use in quality control by monitoring accuracy and precision for the quantitative methods as specified in the enclosed annex.

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Stand-Alone Resuscitation Unit, Bag and Mask, part number M1226444, labeled in part ***GE Healthcare 8880 Gorman Road Laurel, MD 20723***www.gehealthcare.com***. Provides the basic equipment required for pulmonary resuscitation of infants.

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

***REF 186-01-08***InteGrip ACETABULAR AUGMENT***SMALL 8mm. Use with 48/50mm Shell.***EXACTECH, Gainesville, FL 32653-1630. The Exactech Novation InteGrip Acetabular Augments are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary or revision surgery for hip replacement and whose orthopedic surgeon desires a prosthetic alternative to structural allograft in cases of segmental acetabular deficiencies.

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Trifurcated Extension Set, model no. ME 1224. Trifurcated Extension Set, model no. MP 9230.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Giraffe¿ Infant Warmers, part number M1118179, labeled in part *** GE Healthcare 8880 Gorman Road Laurel, MD 20723***www.gehealthcare.com* Giraffe¿ Infant Warmers provide infrared heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology.

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

ADVIA Centaur¿ Systems Phenytoin Calibrator N ( PHTN) 2-pack SMN 10311391 For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of phenytoin in serum or plasma using the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

The Symbionic Leg is an integrated prosthetic leg for transfemoral and knee disarticulation amputees. The prosthesis is composed of the RHEO KNEE and the PROPRIO FOOT, both already existing products from ¿ssur. Both are a battery powered micro-processor controlled prosthetic device and are connected through a shared battery. The knee and the foot have different sensor systems that provide real-time information used to control knee joint resistance and the flexion/extension of the ankle durin

Ossur Americas, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

IMPAX RIS QDOC 5.8

AGFA Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

ADVIA Centaur¿ Systems Phenytoin Calibrator N ( PHTN) 6-pack SMN 10314977 For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of phenytoin in serum or plasma using the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

The Gaymar Medi-Therm device provides a means of regulating patient temperature by supplying temperature-controlled water through a connector hose to accessory Gaymar Hyper/Hypothermia blanket(s)/body wrap(s). The blanket/body wrap provides an interface for heating or cooling the patient. Accessory YSI 400 series patient probe interfaces between the Medi-Therm and patient to sense patient temperature, which is displayed on the device's control panel. The Medi-Therm device controls output water

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

CARESCAPE Monitor B850, a multi-parameter high acuity patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas within a professional healthcare facility. Product Usage: The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time. The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 system is indicated for monitoring of Hemodynamic (including ECG, ST Segment, Arrhythmia Detection, ECG Diagnostic Analysis and Measurement, Invasive Pressure, Noninvasive Blood Pressu

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Medtronic Advanced Energy Aquamantys3 Pump Generator; Product Catalog Number: 10-1357 (Generator assembly), 40-404-1(as shipped, including accessories) The Aquamantys3 System combines radio frequency (RF) energy and saline to reduce blood loss during and after surgical procedures. This patented Transcollation technology has been shown to reduce transfusion rates and may also reduce the need for other blood management procedures.

Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

MooreMedical Supporting Health & Care...MooreBrand Blood Glucose Monitor for Self-Testing & Multi-Patient Use TRUEbalance. Manufactured by: NIPRO DIAGNOSTICS, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 U.S.A. Is intended for the quantitative determination of glucose in human whole blood taken from finger or forearm.

Nipro Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

The Rotoprone therapy System is an advanced patient care system for the treatment and prevention of pulmonary complications. The Rotoprone Therapy System provides up to 62 degrees in both prone and supine positions as well as Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg positioning. Product Usage: Use of the Rotoprone Therapy System is indicated for patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). These are critical patients who are at higher risk of cardiac arrest and mortality. Pl

ArjoHuntleigh Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

3.5mm Locking Cortical Bone Screw, T15 Hexalobe, Self Tapping, 20mm Part No. 00-0903-2620 OrthoPediatrics Pediloc" Tibia Plates are indicated for fractures, osteotomies, and non-unions of the pediatric and small stature adult tibia. The subject recalled device is a Bone Screw designed for use with this system.

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Neptune 2 Rover Ultra Waste Management System.

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Low Feb 12, 2014

ABX PENTRA Urine Control L/H. The ABX PENTRA Urine Control L/H is a two-level (Low and High) quality control consisting of liquid solutions prepared from human urine with chemical additives and materials of biological origin added as required to obtain given component levels. The assigned values of the control components are given in the labeling, ensuring control of the appropriate HORIBA ABX SAS methods on the ABX PENTRA chemistry analyzers. Each control level is provided in one vial o

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Stand-Alone Resuscitation Unit, Bag and Mask, Upgrade Kits, part number M1139612, labeled in part ***GE Healthcare 8880 Gorman Road Laurel, MD 20723***www.gehealthcare.com*** Provides the basic equipment required for pulmonary resuscitation of infant.s

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Neptune 2 Rover Ultra Waste Management System

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Panda iRes¿ Infant Warmers, part number M1112198 and Panda Freestanding Warmers, part number 2063568, labeled in part *** GE Healthcare 8880 Gorman Road Laurel, MD 20723***www.gehealthcare.com** Panda Infant Warmers provide infrared heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology.

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Crimper Model 9100CR26 The Crimper is indicated for use in preparing the Edwards SAPIEN Transcatheter Heart Valve for implantation.

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

CPSC No agency class Feb 12, 2014

Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC No agency class Feb 12, 2014

Visonic Amber Personal Emergency Response Kits Recalled Due to Failure to Signal Emergency Assistance

Visonic Ltd., of Tel Aviv, Israel

NHTSA No agency class Feb 12, 2014

LEXUS,TOYOTA 2012-2013: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

LEXUS,TOYOTA

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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.