PlainRecalls

2014 Recalls

7,499 recalls · Page 89 of 150

2014 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,499 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2014. That represents about 8.93% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 20.5 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 150 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, 25 moderate, and 15 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 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 Drug (15), 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.

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.

FDA Drug Low May 14, 2014

Liptruzet (ezetimibe and atorvastin) tablets,10 mg/40 mg, a) 30 count blister (NDC 66582-322-30), b) 90 count blister (NDC 66582-322-54), Rx only…

Merck & Co Inc

FDA Drug Low May 14, 2014

Azathioprine Tablets USP, 50 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Roxanne Laboratories, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, 43216, NDC 0054-4084-25

Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc

FDA Drug Low May 14, 2014

Mercaptopurine Tablets USP, 50 mg, 25 count bottle, Rx only, Roxanne Laboratories, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, 43216, NDC 0054-4581-11

Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 14, 2014

Mangiacotti - Pomegranate Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl Oz. 15 mL spray bottle, UPC 870678005344, Active Ingredient Benzalkonium Chlori…

Mangiacotti

FDA Drug Moderate May 14, 2014

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 1000 mg, 500 tablets Rx Only, Manufactured by Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646. Distributed by Blu Pharmaceuticals Fran…

Blu Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Low May 14, 2014

Liptruzet (ezetimibe and atorvastin) tablets,10 mg/20 mg, a) 30 count blister (NDC 66582-321-30), b) 90 count blister (NDC 66582-321-54), Rx only…

Merck & Co Inc

FDA Drug Low May 14, 2014

Liptruzet (ezetimibe and atorvastin) tablets,10 mg/10 mg, a) 30 count blister (NDC 66582-320-30), b) 90 count blister (NDC 66582-320-54), Rx only…

Merck & Co Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 14, 2014

Mangiacotti - Ginger Lime Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl Oz. 15 mL spray bottle, UPC 870678005351, Active Ingredient Benzalkonium Chlori…

Mangiacotti

FDA Drug Moderate May 14, 2014

Mangiacotti - Lemon Verbena Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl. Oz., 15 mL spray bottle, UPC 870678005306, Active Ingredient Benzalkonium Ch…

Mangiacotti

FDA Drug Moderate May 14, 2014

Mangiacotti - Ocean Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl Oz. 15 mL spray bottle, UPC 870678005320, Active Ingredient Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1…

Mangiacotti

FDA Drug Moderate May 14, 2014

Mangiacotti - Clementine Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl Oz. 15 mL spray bottle, UPC 870678005337, Active Ingredient Benzalkonium Chlorid…

Mangiacotti

FDA Drug Moderate May 14, 2014

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 500 mg, 500 tablets Rx Only, Manufactured by Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646. Distributed by Blu Pharmaceuticals Frank…

Blu Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 14, 2014

Mangiacotti - Lavender Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl Oz. 15 mL spray bottle, UPC 870678005313, Active Ingredient Benzalkonium Chloride …

Mangiacotti

FDA Drug Low May 14, 2014

Liptruzet (ezetimibe and atorvastin) tablets,10 mg/80 mg, a) 30 count blister (NDC 66582-323-30), b) 90 count blister (NDC 66582-323-54), Rx only…

Merck & Co Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Refill Kit 8551/856X (includes Models 8561, 8562 and 8564) for use with Medtronic Implantable Programmable Infusion Pumps. Product Usage: The Ref…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

AlloFuse DBM Putty 5cc, Catalog No. 90038005 AlloFuse is indicated for orthopedic applications as filler for gaps or voids that are not intrinsic …

AlloSource, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Deknatel Teleflex Medical Stainless Steel 2 (metric 5) Monofilament Stainless Steel Suture, Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P. Used for fixatio…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

RetractaBed , Clinical Contour, Med - Mizer Inc..... Model SS 762 ( 76 " bed w/ 2 motors); 763 (3 motors); 763 A ( 3 motors, autocontour) 120 V, ..…

Med-Mizer, Inc.

FDA Devices Low May 14, 2014

CLINITEK Status+ Analyzer (portable urine chemistry analyzer). Catalog number 10490946.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Panda¿ iRes Infant Warmers integrated with Nellcor SpO2. Controlled infrared heat to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own…

GE Healthcare

Nearby Recall Years

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

Compare 2014 with 2013 →

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