2014 Recalls
6,290 recalls · Page 64 of 126
2014 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,290 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2014. That represents about 7.49% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 17.2 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 126 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, 34 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 3 distinct product categories, with 37 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), NHTSA (13), CPSC (3), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
ANSPACH***Arthroscopic Knotless Suture Anchor***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH***REF 98-0048***Custom Circular ePLUS-FP***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Siemens Healthcare ADVIA Acid/Base Reagent 1 and 2 Kit containing ADVIA Centaur Acid Reagent bottles, lot number: 454778 Kit Catalog Number: 112219 …
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
SteriGear Urinary Drain Bag with Fig Leaf Cover, 2000 ml, REF 10270, The Fig Leaf, SteriGear 362 S. University Avenue, provo, UT 84601, 1-800-398-325…
SteriGear, LLC
ANSPACH***REF 98-0019***Modified MDA Tube with MA-D20 Attachment***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Ingenia 3.0T R5, magnetic resonance imaging system.
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
ANSPACH***REF 98-0034***Custom XMax Motor, Pneumatic with Hand Control and Custom Autolube III IRR Foot Pedal***Rx Only*** This device is intended…
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH***REF SP-3014-00***4mm Fluted Ball for MRI***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile.Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.03…
Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc.
ANSPACH***eMax2 Lower Profile Foot Pedal***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH***REF SP-3101-00***Adjustable 25 Cm Mia Attachment, Custom***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH***Custom MCA5-1SD with Extended Exposure***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH***REF 98-0037***Custom Device SC2102 with fast stop firmware***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
MAS Omni Immune PRO Controls
Microgenics Corporation
FirmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel, Model 2.0 The FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel is a qualitative multiplexe…
BioFire Diagnostics, Inc.
Ingenia 1.5T, magnetic resonance imaging system.
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
ANSPACH***REF 98-0010***2.37mm Spiral Drill, for Short Attachment (Non-Sterile)***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Syst…
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH***REF SP-4603-00***3mm Coarse Diamond Ball for Adjustable 25cm Mia Attachment***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach…
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
IS4000 da Vinci Xi - Endoscope accessory; 0 Degree, 8mm Endoscope. Intuitive Surgical Inc.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Vertical Spring Arm for Single or Dual Monitor Mount (Harmony LL 500 and Harmony LL 700 surgical lighting systems), Steris Corporation. Model number…
Steris Corporation
Siemens Dimension LOCI TNI Troponin I Calibrator RC 621. The LOCI TNI Troponin I Calibrator is an in vitro diagnostic product for the calibrat…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Standard Shaft, Angled Tip, 180 CM Length; Ma…
Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc.
Ingenia 1.5T R5, magnetic resonance imaging system.
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Siemens LANTIS System ; LANTIS Commander, 10 Users ; LANTIS 6.1 Commander ; LANTIS 8.3 Commander The intended use of the linear accelerator is to …
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
ANSPACH***REF SP-4602-00***2mm Coarse Diamond Ball for Adjustable 25cm Mia Attachment***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach…
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH***REF 98-0001***eMax Hand Control***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH***REF SP-3100-00***5mm Coarse Diamond Ball, 11.5 OAL***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Siemens RAD Fluoro Uro System (Ysio, Luminos dRF, and Uroskop Omnia) with software versions VB10G. Product Usage: Image Intensified Fluoroscopic…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
NxStage Dialysate Sack (SAK) with Concentrate for Use with PureFlow SL REF: SAK-304 Lactate 45, Potassium 2, Sodium 140, Calcium 3,Magnesium 1, …
NxStage Medical, Inc.
ProBeam Proton Therapy System (HGA and HFB) Product Usage:ProBeam Proton Therapy System provides protons for precision radiotherapy of lesions, t…
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS PARTICLE THERAPY GMBH
HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Stiff Shaft, Angled Tip, 150 CM Length; Manuf…
Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc.
ANSPACH***REF-98-0056***Custom Device Autolube III modified with a swivel***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
DISCOVERY ELBOW prosthesis, 4 MM X 100 MM RIGHT HUMERAL FLANGED I BOND COAT Tl 6AL 4V ALLOY. Elbow joint replacement prostheses …
Biomet, Inc.
VerSys¿ Hip System, Beaded Fullcoat Stems, Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN 46581
Zimmer, Inc.
All Power America Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Fire Hazard
Suzhou Murray Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Jiangsu, China
Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Routers Recalled Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., dba Porter-Cable, Towson, Md.
BUICK,CHEVROLET 2012-2014: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BUICK,CHEVROLET
BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET 2014: STEERING
BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET,GMC 2007-2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET,GMC
FORD 2014: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FORD
FORD 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FORD
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU 2006-2007: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU
FORD 2014: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
FORD
FORD 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
FORD
FORD 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD
CADILLAC 2003-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CADILLAC
FORD,LINCOLN 2012-2014: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
FORD,LINCOLN
CHRYSLER,JEEP 2014-2015: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
CHRYSLER,JEEP
DODGE,JEEP 2011-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DODGE,JEEP
Sony Recalls VAIO Flip PC Laptops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2014
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.