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2014 Recalls

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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, 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 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 11 critical, 30 moderate, and 9 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (18), FDA Food (12), CPSC (9), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Drug Moderate May 21, 2014

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Injection, USP, 500 mg per 2 mL, 50 x 2 mL ampoules per box, Manufactured by: TP Drug Laboratories (1969) Co., Ltd., 98 Soi…

Flawless Beauty LLC

FDA Drug Low May 21, 2014

PSYLLIUM FIBER, Laxative/Supplement, 100 Capsules, OTC. Manufactured By: Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Easton, MD 21601. NDC: 0224-1847-10.

Konsyl Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

Tennis Elbow Support, Neoprene***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Provides compression and warmth for mild to moderate elbow strains and sprains.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

Hinged Knee Support***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Provide added lateral stability and allows the knee to tolerate more strenuous activity during r…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

Revision K Actuator Test Boards sold as replacement parts for use with Fresenius 2008-Series Hemodialysis Machines (2008K, 2008K2, 2008K@home and 20…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

Fresenius 2008T Hemodialysis Machine with Revision K Actuator Test Boards and also sold as replacement parts for use with Fresenius 2008-Series Hemo…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

Cartilage Knee Brace***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Used in the treatment and support of many types of knee injuries or following surgical and n…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

HeartWare HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device) - HeartWare Battery For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patien…

HeartWare Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

Enaly 1000 BT-12 Ozone Generator, Model # 1000BT-12 The 1000BT-12 ozone generator is capable of delivering up to 1gram of ozone per hour from pure…

William C. Domb, D.M.D., A Professional Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

InterValve V8 Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty Catheter, model 172212C110, 192412C110, 212612C110, 232812C110. Used in Cardiovascular procedures for Ba…

InterValve Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Test Strips For use with: ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Meters; 17 count sample strip 51 count retail strip; 102 count retail strip…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

Recalled product is a component of the Newport Medical Instruments e360 Ventilator: single board computer, part number SBC2105A. Intended to prov…

Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

Ultrasound USB needles, with 30 degree bevel, packaged individually, 10 needles/box, item number REF USB050-22. Needles for peripheral nerve block…

RM Temena GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

Syngo Dynamics v9.5 system. A Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) intended for acceptance, transfer, display, storage, archive and man…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

DPM 6 Monitor in use with a Multi Parameter Module (MPM). Patient monitor used for monitoring, displaying, reviewing, storing, and alarming of multi…

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

DROP LOK" Knee Brace***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Used in the treatment, support, and rehabilitation of many types of knee injuries or following…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 21, 2014

ABACUS TPN Calculation Software, Product Codes: 8300-0045 ABACUS CE (Calculator Edition), 8300-0046 ABACUS SE (Single-Workstation Edition), 8300-0047…

Baxter Corporation Englewood

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

NavioPFSTM System, Orthopedic Sterotaxic Instrument, model #'s NPFS-02000, NPFS-02010, NPFS 02020.

Blue Belt Technologies MN

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

ANSPACH Cutting bur, 3 mm Diamond Ball, Standard Length. REF L-3SD Use with LONG Attachments. Used for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine …

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

PS-C Femoral Nonporous Rt Sz 6, Model Number 161-1604 Component of the Balanced Knee System and Balanced Knee Revision System, for total knee arthro…

Ortho Development Corporation

CPSC Moderate May 21, 2014

Nest Labs Recalls to Repair Nest Protect Smoke + CO Alarms Due to Failure to Sound Alert

Nest Labs Inc. of Palo Alto, Calif.

CPSC Moderate May 20, 2014

Adult Portable Bed Handles Recalled by Bed Handles Inc. Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards; Three Deaths Reported

Bed Handles Inc., of Blue Springs, Mo.

NHTSA Critical May 20, 2014

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC 2009-2014: SEAT BELTS

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical May 20, 2014

CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical May 19, 2014

CHEVROLET 2004-2008: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical May 16, 2014

BMW 2013-2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW

NHTSA Critical May 16, 2014

NISSAN 2014: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

NISSAN

NHTSA Moderate May 16, 2014

CADILLAC 2015: AIR BAGS

CADILLAC

NHTSA Critical May 16, 2014

HONDA 2013: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

HONDA

CPSC Moderate May 15, 2014

BMC Recalls Three Models of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break

CPSC Moderate May 15, 2014

Exmark Recalls Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard

Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb.

CPSC Moderate May 15, 2014

Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; More Fires and Property Damage Reported

Gree Electric Appliances, of China

CPSC Moderate May 15, 2014

H&M Recalls Girls’ Leggings Due to Choking Hazard

H&M Hennes & Mauritz L.P., of North Arlington, N.J.

CPSC Moderate May 15, 2014

Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard

CPSC Moderate May 15, 2014

Nantucket Distributing Recalls Felt Easter Baskets Due to Choking Hazard

Santa's Village Ind. Ltd., of Jinhua City, Zhejiang, China

CPSC Moderate May 15, 2014

StyleCraft Recalls Upholstered Benches Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HomeGoods

NHTSA Critical May 15, 2014

CADILLAC 2014: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

CADILLAC

FDA Food Low May 14, 2014

the BREAD STOP Amaranth 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.

Bread Stop Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 14, 2014

Scale label printed with "EASTER BREAD NET WT 17oz (1.06lb)" UPC 0 77890 32431 8, packaged in clear plastic bag

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 14, 2014

PRIVATE SELECTION SWEET STRAWBERRY SORBET, Labeled in part: "INGREDIENTS: WATER, SUGAR***DISTRIBUTED BY, THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45232***SEL…

Kroger Co

FDA Food Low May 14, 2014

the BREAD STOP Flaxseed Bread 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.

Bread Stop Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Low May 14, 2014

the BREAD STOP Oatmeal Bread 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.

Bread Stop Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Low May 14, 2014

the BREAD STOP Sourdough Bread 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.

Bread Stop Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 14, 2014

Archer Farms Brand Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Gelato (Italian Ice Cream), 30 FL OZ. plastic tub, frozen. Product of Italy UPC 085239-703618

Sinco Inc.

FDA Food Low May 14, 2014

the BREAD STOP Country White Bread 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.

Bread Stop Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 14, 2014

Bissinger's Dark Chocolate Bunny Ears, 1 oz, individually wrapped in clear plastic with an ingredient card insert and packaged in a 24-ct. "point of …

Karl Bissinger LLC

FDA Food Low May 14, 2014

the BREAD STOP Spelt and Millet Bread 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.

Bread Stop Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Low May 14, 2014

the BREAD STOP Honey Wheat Bread 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.

Bread Stop Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Low May 14, 2014

the BREAD STOP Wheat Sourdough 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.

Bread Stop Bakery, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 14, 2014

Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India; Distributed b…

Wockhardt Usa Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2014