2014 Recalls
7,659 federal recalls indexed for 2014 · Page 132 of 154
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 3 critical, 47 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 49 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (43), CPSC (5), FDA Drug (1), 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.
MERCapsuleTOPURINE, Tablet, 50 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 00054458111.
Aidapak Services, LLC
Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs, Ampicillin 10 mcg., CT0003B, packaged in cartridges of 50 discs, 5 cartridges/pack. The firm name on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. Used in the semi-quantitative agar diffusion test method for in- vitro susceptibility testing to assist in the determination of a suitable antibiotic agent for treatment purposes
Remel Inc
UP & UP kids' power toothbrush
Ranir Corporation
TRUFILL¿ n-Butyl Cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) Liquid Embolic System: One 1 g tube of n-BCA, one 10 mL vial of Ethiodized Oil and one 1 g vial of Tantalum Powder Product Code: 631-500 The TRUFILL n-BCA Liquid Embolic System is indicated for the embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) when pre-surgical devascularization is desired. The system is used under fluoroscopic guidance to obstruct or reduce blood flow to cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) via superselective ca
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
XiO RTP 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 plan set-up.
Elekta, Inc.
Civco Belly Board, Reusable non-sterile carbon fiber belly board with cushion, REF 125012, packaged 1 per box. Product Usage: This device is intended to reduce the irradiated small bowel volume of gynecological patients undergoing treatment in the pelvic region.
Civco Medical Instruments Inc
Pulmonary Hemi-Artery SG Used in heart surgery
CryoLife, Inc.
Civco Belly Board MRI, Reusable non-sterile glass fiber belly board with cushion, REF 126000, packaged 1 per box. Product Usage: This device is intended to reduce the irradiated small bowel volume of gynecological patients undergoing treatment in the pelvic region.
Civco Medical Instruments Inc
Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs, Norfloxacin 10 mcg., CT0434B, packaged in cartridges of 50 discs, 5 cartridges/pack. The firm name on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. Used in the semi-quantitative agar diffusion test method for in-vitro susceptibility testing to assist in the determination of a suitable antibiotic agent for treatment purposes.
Remel Inc
TopCare Clifford THE BIG RED DOG power toothbrush for kids!
Ranir Corporation
SOLAR 8000 AND TRANSPORT PRO WITH PATIENT DATA MODULE (Marketed As GE Healthcare CARESCAPE Patient Data Module) Product Usage: The Patient Data Module (PDM) is intended to provide uninterrupted acquisition of physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients during non-transport/bedside and transport patient care episodes. The Solar 8000i with Patient Data Module/Transport Pro with Patient Data Module is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare
GE Healthcare, LLC
Composix L/P with Echo PS 6" X 8" Product Code 0144680 The Composix L/P Mesh with Echo PS Positioning System is a non-absorbable sterile lightweight mesh prosthesis, with a preattached removable positioning system. This system is indicated and designed for the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies during laproscopic ventral hernia repair.
Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc.
Titanium Single Lumen Low-Profile port, with Pre-Attached open-Ended Silicone 6.6Fr Catheter. Product Code 0602180 Usage: The 6.6 Fr Open-Ended Single-Lumen venous catheters is packaged into various Bard Acess Systems finished goods as Attachable or Preconnected catheters in BardPort Implanted Port Kits These products are used for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. They are indicated for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, bl
Bard Access Systems
GE Healthcare, TRAM MODULE, High-acuity patient monitoring. Product Usage: The TRAM Module is intended to provide uninterrupted monitoring of physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients during transport from one area of the hospital or facility, and monitoring system, to another. K900540: TRAM modules are intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner or by personnel trained in its proper use. The intended use of TRAM modules is to
GE Healthcare, LLC
ORCHESTRA/ORCHESTRA PLUS Programmer
Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
Composix L/P with Echo PS 10" X 13" Product Code 0144113 The Composix L/P Mesh with Echo PS Positioning System is a non-absorbable sterile lightweight mesh prosthesis, with a preattached removable positioning system. This system is indicated and designed for the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies during laproscopic ventral hernia repair.
Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc.
1) The FEMTO LDV Z2 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an ophthalmic surgical laser indicated for use in the creation of corneal incisions in patients undergoing LASIK surgery or other treatment requiring lamellar resection of the cornea at constant depth relative to the corneal surface. 2) The FEMTO LDV Z4 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an opthalmic surgical laser indicated for use in the creation of the corneal incisions in patients undergoing LASIK surgery, tunnel creation for implantation of
Ziemer Usa Inc
DR 7500 with FF WS These products are permanently installed diagnostic x-ray systems composed of 4 main components: an operator console, over head tube crane, x-ray tube assembly including a collimator and stationary generator. In addition the device can use an x-ray table and /or wallstand/bucky to complete x-ray exposures. The DRX-Evolution system is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for generation of x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions.
Carestream Health, Inc.
VITROS Chemistry Products COCM Reagent
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
BD GeneOhm Cdiff Assay, Part #441401, containing Lysis Kit sample buffer tubes, 200 tests/kit; labeled as ***GeneOhm Sciences Canada, Inc. 2555 boul. du Parc-Technologique Quebec, Qc, Canada, G1P 4S5*** The BD GeneOhm" Cdiff Assay is a rapid in vitro diagnostic test for the direct, qualitative detection of C. difficile toxin B gene (tcdB) in human liquid or soft stool specimens from patients suspected of having Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD). The test, based on real-time P
Becton Dickinson & Co.
ADAC ARGUS Gamma Camera Systems & ADAC CIRRUS Gamma Camera Systems. Distributed by Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland, OH
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
TRUFILL¿ n-Butyl Cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) Liquid Embolic System; Two 1 g tubes of n-BCA, one 10 mL vial of Ethiodized Oil and one 1 g vial of Tantalum Powder Product Code: 631-400; The TRUFILL n-BCA Liquid Embolic System is indicated for the embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) when pre-surgical devascularization is desired.
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
Compensator Slider Lambda 6x20 component (part number 473704-0000-000) utilized on all upright ZEISS microscopes (Axio Imager, Axio Scope. A1, Axio Lab. A1). Component used to determine composition of urinary calculi, urinary sediments, bio-crystallates and diagnosis of pathological characteristics in medical applications (e.g.: testing for gout or pseudogout); also used for non-medical scientific research.
Zeiss, Carl Inc
Dimension Vista Cyclosporine Flex reagent cartridge an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cyclosporine A (CSA) in human whole blood on the Dimension Vista System. Measurements are used as an aid in the management of heart, liver, and kidney transplant patients.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
DRX-Evolution with CSH WS These products are permanently installed diagnostic x-ray systems composed of 4 main components: an operator console, over head tube crane, x-ray tube assembly including a collimator and stationary generator. In addition the device can use an x-ray table and /or wallstand/bucky to complete x-ray exposures. The DRX-Evolution system is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for generation of x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions.
Carestream Health, Inc.
Zimmer Segmental Systems; Polyethylene Inserts, Size B. Designed to address significant bone loss resulting from oncology, trauma, and/or salvage of previously failed arthroplasty.
Zimmer, Inc.
Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs, Ertapenem 10 mcg., CT1761B, packaged in cartridges of 50 discs, 5 cartridges/pack. The firm name on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. Used in the semi-quantitative agar diffusion test method for in-vitro susceptibility testing to assist in the determination of a suitable antibiotic agent for treatment purposes.
Remel Inc
Zimmer Segmental Systems; Polyethylene Inserts, Size C. Knee replacement.
Zimmer, Inc.
GE Healthcare, Dash 3000, Dash 4000 and Dash 5000. Product Usage: The intended use of the system is to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. K073462: The Dash 3000/4000/5000 patient monitor is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. The intended use of the system is to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The Dash 3000/4000/5000 patient monitor is designed as a bedside,
GE Healthcare, LLC
ABL90 FLEX Analyzer Radiometer Medical ApS, ¿kandevej 21 Br¿nsh¿j, Denmark A portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, bilirubin and oximetry in whole blood.
Radiometer America Inc
Vital Signs Anesthesia Circuits The Ventilator Circuit is intended for use as an interface between a ventilator dependent patient and a ventilator. The Anesthesia Circuit is intended to administer medical gases to a patient during anesthesia. The CPAP Circuit is intended to increase the airway pressure of a patient.
Vital Signs Colorado Inc.
SIMVIEW NT and SIMVIEW NT with IDI: October 01, 2012 Siemens ceased Simview distribution. Manufactured by: Mecaserto now known as Mecasim Parc de lEsplanade 9,Rue Niels Bohr 77400 Saint Thibault des Vignes- France The intended use of the SIEMENS branded SIMVIEW NT and SIMVIEW NT with IDI is a radiation therapy simulation system.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
AMS-530 7 Microbore Trifurcated Extension sets Product Usage: Intravascular administration set.
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.
MRI Low Profile Single Lumen port with Open-Ended 6.6Fr Silicone Catheter. Product Code 0603880. Product Usage: The 6.6 Fr Open-Ended Single-Lumen venous catheters is packaged into various Bard Acess Systems finished goods as Attachable or Preconnected catheters in BardPort Implanted Port Kits These products are used for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. They are indicated for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood produc
Bard Access Systems
Puritan Bennett 700 Series Ventilators (PB740 and PB760) PB700 Series Operators Manual: PN 10066984 & PN G-061874-00 and PB700 Series Service Manual: PN 10070389 The intended use of the oxygen sensor is to provide the oxygen concentration of the delivered gas at the patient wye (inspiratory-expiratory interface). The oxygen sensor does not control the oxygen level or the flow of gases. The intended use of the devices is as critical care ventilators that provide continuous mechanical ventila
Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)
Siemens CentraLink" Data Management System V14.0.4, V14.0.5 or V14.0.8 The CentraLink system software is a network solution provider and multi-system data manager for the instruments and lab automation systems (LAS) within the lab. The CentraLink software consolidates data from all connected instruments so that an operator can review and edit patient and quality control results from a single location.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Computed Tomography X-Ray System (Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology & Brilliance CT Big Bore Radiology) Distributed by Philips Healthcare System, Cleveland, OH. Produces cross-sectional body images by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
DRX-Evolution with FF WS These products are permanently installed diagnostic x-ray systems composed of 4 main components: an operator console, over head tube crane, x-ray tube assembly including a collimator and stationary generator. In addition the device can use an x-ray table and /or wallstand/bucky to complete x-ray exposures. The DRX-Evolution system is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for generation of x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions.
Carestream Health, Inc.
PRIMUS, ONCOR, ARTISTE Linac systems with component 550 TxT Treatment Table. TT-A, TT-D, TT-M or TT-S Table tops. Manufactured by: SIEMENS AG, MEDICAL SOLUTIONS Roentgenstrasse 19-21 Kemnath, GERMANY 95478 The intended use of the SIEMENS branded, ARTISTE", ONCOR" and PRIMUS" family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Video Monitor Suspensions that may be on the following Fluoroscopic and Radiographic X-Ray systems: Precision 500D, Legacy, Prestilix, Monitrol, RFX, SFX, Tilt-C, Prestige VH, Prestige SI, and Prestige SII Product Usage: The systems are intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations on both adult and pediatric subjects. The systmes are used for taking diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exposures of the whole body, skull, s
GE Healthcare, LLC
Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs, Cefpodoxime 10 mcg., CT1612B, packaged in cartridges of 50 discs, 5 cartridges/pack. The firm name on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. Used in the semi-quantitative agar diffusion test method for in-vitro susceptibility testing to assist in the determination of a suitable antibiotic agent for treatment purposes
Remel Inc
Puritan Bennett 840 Series Ventilator PB840 Operators Manual Addendum PN 066009A 09/02 The intended use of the oxygen sensor is to provide the oxygen concentration of the delivered gas at the patient wye (inspiratory-expiratory interface). The oxygen sensor does not control the oxygen level or the flow of gases. The intended use of the devices is as critical care ventilators that provide continuous mechanical ventilation for patients.
Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)
Medrad Veris MR Monitor units The system is intended to monitor physiological parameters of patients within any healthcare environment. The user, responsible to interpret the monitored data made available, will be a professional healthcare provider. Physiological data, gas monitoring, system alarms, and patient analysis will be available to the care provider from the monitor.
Medrad Mr Inc
Siemens ADVIA 1200 and ADVIA 1650 Chemistry Systems. Automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
IKEA Expands Recall of Junior Beds that Pose Laceration Hazard
KENWORTH 2014: PARKING BRAKE
KENWORTH
Bodum USA Recalls Coffee Presses Sold Exclusively at Starbucks Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
Bodum Portuguesa – Prod. Art. Metálicos, SA, of Portugal
Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote Controlled Model Helicopters Due to Injury Hazard
Shenzen Shen's Tongchuang Aeronautic Model Co., Ltd. of China
Reebok-CCM Recalls Senior Hockey Elbow Pads Due to Risk of Elbow Injury
Sport Maska Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
System Sensor Recalls Reflected Beam Smoke Detectors Due To Failure to Alert Consumers in a Fire (Recall Alert)
System Sensor, of St. Charles, Ill.
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
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.