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 17 critical, 30 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 36 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (24), NHTSA (14), CPSC (7), 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 Jun 25, 2014

APTIMA Urine Collection Kit; Catalog Number 301040, Lots 27231, 27232, 27233, and 27234. Product Usage: The APTIMA Urine Specimen Collection Kit for Male and Female Urine Specimens is for use with APTIMA assays. The APTIMA Urine Specimen Collection Kit is intended to be used for the collection and transport of male or female urine specimens.

Gen-Probe Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

IntellaTip MiFi XP Temperature Ablation Catheter; 10m x 8F (2.67mm) Standard Curve. The BSC Controller and Accessories are indicated for use in conjunction with standard and high power catheters for cardiac ablation procedures.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

IntellaTip MiFi XP Temperature Ablation Catheter; 10m x 8F (2.67mm) Asymmetric Curve. The BSC Controller and Accessories are indicated for use in conjunction with standard and high power catheters for cardiac ablation procedures.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

VITROS (R) Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 17, Product Code/ Catalog Number 6801701 -- For in vitro diagnostic use only --- VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 17 is used in conjunction with VITROS Chemistry Products FS Calibrator 1 to calibrate VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, the VITROS 4600 Chemistry System and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System for the quantitative measurement of C-reactive protein (CRP) using VITROS hsCRP Reagent.

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Synthes External Fixation Systems (Small, Medium, Large and DO), bone fixation appliance components.

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Synergy XVI Intended for radiation therapy treatment.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Biomet Spine, Cypher MIS Screw Inserter, Catalog number 14-501669, instrument for Spinal Screw Fixation System.

Ebi, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

cobas 8000 analyzer series Operators Manual Roche cobas Filter label: Filter (N) Mat. No 03149773001, Contents 1, 768-320 Filter (N) Product Usage: Fully automated immunoassay analyzer intended for the in-vitro quantitative/qualitative determination of analytes in body fluids.

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Tytin Regular Set, Double Spill, 50 Capsules, Part Number 29948, Lot Number 3-1294. The intended use of this device is to be used as a dental restorative material in the treatment of dental caries.

Kerr Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

iGUIDE System Product Usage: The intended use of the device is the control of accurate patient positioning with the assistance of a 30 Tracking System in a radiotherapy environment.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jun 25, 2014

VersaCell X3 Solution and VersaCell X3 Expansion Pack, a robotic laboratory sample-management system. It connects up to 3 instruments and provides a user interface that routes samples, reduces manual tasks and consolidates results.

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

IntellaTip MiFi XP Temperature Ablation Catheter; 8mm x 8F (2.67mm) Standard Curve. The BSC Controller and Accessories are indicated for use in conjunction with standard and high power catheters for cardiac ablation procedures.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

EZPass Passer, Sterile single use arthroscopic instrument utilized in conjunction with a nitinol wire to aid in passing suture through soft tissue. Part numbers 904050, 904051, 904052, 904053, 904054, 904055, and 904056.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

EZPass Suture Retriever, Nitinol, Single Pack, Part number 10007380. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, Sterile, single use arthroscopic instrument utilized in conjunction with a nitinol wire to aid in passing suture through soft tissue.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

RayStation software version 4.0.3.4 RayStation is a software system designed for treatment planning and analysis of radiation therapy.

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Spacelabs Healthcare Ventilator Flexport Interface, Model 90436A-07

Spacelabs Healthcare Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Post, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis. PN:110003500.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

IntellaTip MiFi XP Temperature Ablation Catheter; 8mm x 8F (2.67mm); Asymmetric Curve. The BSC Controller and Accessories are indicated for use in conjunction with standard and high power catheters for cardiac ablation procedures.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

cobas 6000 analyzer series Operators Manual Roche cobas; Filter label: Filter (N) Mat. No 03149773001, Contents 1, 768-320 Filter (N) Product Usage: Fully automated immunoassay analyzer intended for the in-vitro quantitative/qualitative determination of analytes in body fluids.

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 25, 2014

Convatec Flexi Seal Control Fecal Management System Rx Only REF 411107 Product Usage:For use to manage fecal incontinence through the collection of liquid to semi-liquid stool and to provide access to administer medications as prescribed by a physician.

Convatec Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Rod, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis PN 110003458.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

VITROS (R) Chemistry Products FS Calibrator 1, Product Code/ Catalog Number 6801873 -- For in vitro diagnostic use only --- VITROS Chemistry Products FS Calibrator 1 is used in conjunction with VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kits to calibrate the VITROS 5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

RUSH81 Prosthetic Foot Product Usage: Prosthetic foot for human use

Ability Dynamics LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

IntellaTip MiFi XP Temperature Ablation Catheter; 10m x 8F (2.67mm) Large Curve. The BSC Controller and Accessories are indicated for use in conjunction with standard and high power catheters for cardiac ablation procedures.

Boston Scientific Corporation

CPSC No agency class Jun 25, 2014

Coravin Recalls to Repair Wine Access System Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC No agency class Jun 25, 2014

Scott, Trek Recall Bicycles with SR Suntour Front Forks Due to Crash Hazard

CPSC No agency class Jun 25, 2014

Women's Scarves Recalled by Julie Vos Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Shaw & Brothers, Delhi, India

NHTSA No agency class Jun 25, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2015: STEERING

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class Jun 25, 2014

MITSUBISHI 2007-2013: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

MITSUBISHI

NHTSA No agency class Jun 25, 2014

MITSUBISHI 2007-2009: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

MITSUBISHI

USDA FSIS Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Iowa Firm Recalls Sausage Products Containing Soy and Wheat Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

K & W Sausage

USDA FSIS Low Jun 25, 2014

Recall Notification Report 040-2014 (Pork Products)

Rudolph Foods Company

CPSC No agency class Jun 24, 2014

Stile Products Recalls Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Frames Can Crack

Taicang A&I Medical Appliances Co., of Jiangsu, China

CPSC No agency class Jun 24, 2014

Trane Recalls Air Conditioning Systems Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

Trane U.S. Inc., of Tyler, Texas

NHTSA No agency class Jun 24, 2014

HYUNDAI 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Jun 24, 2014

SUZUKI 2004-2006: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

SUZUKI

NHTSA No agency class Jun 23, 2014

FORD 2009-2013: EQUIPMENT

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jun 23, 2014

BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET 2000-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 21, 2014

California Firm Recalls Pork Mini Buns Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Wei-Chuan USA, Inc.

NHTSA No agency class Jun 20, 2014

VOLVO 2011-2015: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

VOLVO

NHTSA No agency class Jun 20, 2014

ACURA,HONDA 2003-2006: AIR BAGS

ACURA,HONDA

NHTSA No agency class Jun 20, 2014

CHEVROLET 2010-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

CHEVROLET

CPSC No agency class Jun 19, 2014

Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure

Linear LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Jun 19, 2014

Reebok-CCM Recalls Throat Collars Due to Laceration Hazard

Sport Maska Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada

NHTSA No agency class Jun 19, 2014

CHEVROLET 2014: AIR BAGS

CHEVROLET

NHTSA No agency class Jun 19, 2014

CADILLAC 2011: AIR BAGS

CADILLAC

NHTSA No agency class Jun 19, 2014

CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA No agency class Jun 19, 2014

CADILLAC 2013-2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CADILLAC

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 19, 2014

Ohio Firm Recalls Chicken Pad Thai Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Bellisio Foods, Inc.

USDA FSIS Moderate Jun 19, 2014

Michigan Firm Recalls Bacon Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Dearborn Sausage Company 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.