PlainRecalls

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 10 critical, 37 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (18), FDA Food (15), NHTSA (10), 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 Low Aug 13, 2014

RUSCH Foley Urinary Catheter Insertion Tray with 10cc syringe, BZK Swabs, Sterile, Rx only, Teleflex Medical Product Code: 76730.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System (VITROS 5,1 FS System family member) --- The VITROS 4600 Chemistry System is intended for use in the in vitro quantitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest, using both VITROS Chemistry Products Slides (colorimetric endpoint, rate, ion-selective electrode, and immunorate methods) and VITROS Chemistry Products MicroTip liquid reagents (spectrophotometric and spectrophotometric immunoassay methods.) The VITROS Software is a part of the VITROS 3

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Arterial Transpac IT Monitoring Kit w/Safeset Reservoir, 03 ml Flush Device and 2 CSP, Item No. 011-46106-72 Transpac Trifurcated monitoring kit with Safeset Reservoir, squeeze flush and sampling ports. The monitoring kit is intended for measuring and montoring of fluid pressure, fluid infusion, and blood withdrawal.

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Single Transpac IT Monitoring Kit w/03 ml Flush Device, Needleless Valve, Macrodrip, Item No. 011-46106-29 Transpac Trifurcated monitoring kit with Safeset Reservoir, squeeze flush and sampling ports. The monitoring kit is intended for measuring and montoring of fluid pressure, fluid infusion, and blood withdrawal.

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Arterial Safeset Transpac IT w/3 ml Reservoir and Single CSP, With Velcro Arm Strap, Patient Mount, Item No. 011-46104-42 Transpac Trifurcated monitoring kit with Safeset Reservoir, squeeze flush and sampling ports. The monitoring kit is intended for measuring and montoring of fluid pressure, fluid infusion, and blood withdrawal.

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Boston Scientific ENDOTAK RELIANCE¿ SG, transvenous defibrillation lead, Models 0180 & 0292, Sterile EO. Product Usage: The ENDOTAK RELIANCE leads provide pacing and rate-sensing and deliver cardioversion and defibrillation shocks for automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) systems.

Boston Scientific CRM Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

KODAK DirectView DR 9000 System, Catalog Numbers 1966688 (US and Canada) and 8161937 (outside the US and Canada) --- A permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system composed of 3 main components: an operator console, U-Arm assembly with x-ray tube including a collimator, and a stationary generator.

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Panthera-Puncher 9 . Panthera-Puncher 9 is a sample transfer instrument for professional use. The sample, a dried blood disk, is extracted from a larger area of the sample (dried blood spot) by punching the disk of the specified size to a sample collection vessel, e.g. a 96-well microtiter plate. The identification of the sample punched to a specific well of the plate is stored and carried on to the next instrument or the data is transferred to the LIMS.

PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Transpac IT w/3 ML/HR Macrodrip, Arterial Pressure Tubing and CSP, Item No. 011-46106-96 Transpac Trifurcated monitoring kit with Safeset Reservoir, squeeze flush and sampling ports. The monitoring kit is intended for measuring and montoring of fluid pressure, fluid infusion, and blood withdrawal.

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Transpac IT w/10 cc Safeset Reservoir, 03 ml Flush Device, 2 CSP and Red Stripe Tubing, Item No. 011-46112-21 Transpac Trifurcated monitoring kit with Safeset Reservoir, squeeze flush and sampling ports. The monitoring kit is intended for measuring and montoring of fluid pressure, fluid infusion, and blood withdrawal.

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Sonopet Ultrasonic Surgical System Console, Ultrasonic Aspirator, Stryker Medtech.

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

VIDAS TPSA, in vitro diagnostic, for use as an automated quantitative measurement of prostate specific antigen levels in human serum or plasma.

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Trifurcated Transpac IV Monitoring Kit w/Safeset Reservoir, 03 ml Squeeze Flush and 6 Needleless Valves, Item No. 011-46106-22 Transpac Trifurcated monitoring kit with Safeset Reservoir, squeeze flush and sampling ports. The monitoring kit is intended for measuring and montoring of fluid pressure, fluid infusion, and blood withdrawal.

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

SIEMENS ADVIA Centaur CP Immunoassay System BNP kit; SMN 10309044 - 100 test For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in human plasma using the ADVIA Centaur CP System.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Tapered-Screw Vent Implant, HA, 4.7mmD x 8mmL x 4.5mm, Part No. TSVWH8 Dental implant component.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

ExacTrac is intended to be used to place patients at an accurately defined point within the treatment beam of a medical accelerator for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy procedures, in order to treat lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated. ExacTrac may also be used to monitor the patient position during the treatment.

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

SIEMENS ADVIA Centaur CP Immunoassay System BNP kit; SMN 10309045 - 500 test For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in human plasma using the ADVIA Centaur CP System.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

VITROS 5600 Integrated System --- For use in the in vitro quantitative, semi-quantitative, and qualitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest, using VITROS Chemistry Products Slides, VITROS Chemistry Products MicroTip Reagents and VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Reagents. The VITROS Software is a part of the VITROS 3600, 4600, & 5600 Systems. The VITROS 3600, 4600, & 5600 Systems share the same software base. VITROS Sample Programming consists of Sample Identification (S

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

CPSC No agency class Aug 13, 2014

ESL, Interlogix Hard-Wired Smoke Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire

Fyrnetics Limited of Hong Kong, China

NHTSA No agency class Aug 13, 2014

CHEVROLET,GMC 2011-2014: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA No agency class Aug 13, 2014

FORD 2009-2013: EQUIPMENT

FORD

CPSC No agency class Aug 12, 2014

CoScentrix Recalls Candles in Metal Tins Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby

CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Aug 12, 2014

JPC Equestrian Recalls Stirrup Leathers Due to Fall Hazard

Ducks N Drakes, of Kampur, Uttar Pradesh, India

USDA FSIS Moderate Aug 12, 2014

Georgia Firm Recalls Chicken Nugget Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Gold Creek Foods, LLC

NHTSA No agency class Aug 11, 2014

FORD 2010-2013: EQUIPMENT

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Aug 11, 2014

FORD 2013-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

FORD

USDA FSIS Low Aug 9, 2014

Recall Notification Report 051-2014

NHTSA No agency class Aug 8, 2014

FORD 2010-2013: EQUIPMENT

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Aug 8, 2014

SATURN 2002-2004: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

SATURN

NHTSA No agency class Aug 8, 2014

CHEVROLET 2014-2015: STRUCTURE

CHEVROLET

NHTSA No agency class Aug 8, 2014

BUICK,CADILLAC 2013: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

BUICK,CADILLAC

CPSC No agency class Aug 7, 2014

L.L. Bean Recalls Children’s Sweaters Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine

CPSC No agency class Aug 7, 2014

Lea Industries Recalls Lighted Night Stands Due to Burn Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Aug 7, 2014

FERRARI 2012: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

FERRARI

NHTSA No agency class Aug 7, 2014

KENWORTH 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

KENWORTH

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Noni Supplement, Capsules

GM Manufacturing Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Garcinia Cambogia Extract, Capsules

GM Manufacturing Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Therapeutic Care A, B, C, 225cc HDPE Bottles for A,B. Capsules for C

GM Manufacturing Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

HyVee applesauce; 3.5 oz applesauce in aluminum pouch with plastic screw-on lid; product is labeled in part, "***HyVee Mother's Choice Apple organic baby food NET WT 3.5 OZ (99g)***INGREDIENTS:ORGANIC APPLE, ASCORBIC ACID DISTRIBUTED BY HY-VEE, INC WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 PRODUCT OF CHILE***" UPC Code: 075450082029

PUREFRUIT CHILE S.A

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Ginseng Power, Blister Packs

GM Manufacturing Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Richards Too Good Teriyaki Sauce. 12 oz. Product is packaged in 12 oz tall glass bottles with metal screw caps and black heat resistant tamper seals.

Richard's Rub & Seasonings, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Una De Gato, 225cc HDPE Bottle

GM Manufacturing Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Longetivity Plus, Bottles

GM Manufacturing Inc.

FDA Food Low Aug 6, 2014

Malt-O-Meal Frosted Flakes, item number 00955, UPC 42400-00955. Net Wt. 2.00oz (56g)

mom Brands

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Nano Papa

GM Manufacturing Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Via-Max Gold, Blister packs

GM Manufacturing Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Gold, Blister Packs

GM Manufacturing Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Richards Too Good BBQ Sauce. 12 oz. Product is packaged in 12 oz tall glass bottles with metal screw caps and black heat resistant tamper seals.

Richard's Rub & Seasonings, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

DMSA, 100cc HDPE bottle

GM Manufacturing Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Chitosan, Blister Pack

GM Manufacturing Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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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.