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2014 Recalls

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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 8 critical, 42 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (26), FDA Food (11), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Deknatel Teleflex Medical Silk Black Braided Silk Suture Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture U.S.P. Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

12-Instrument Sterilization Tray; Product Usage: The 12-Instrument Tray is used to hold and protect surgical instruments during the sterilization…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC, Polypropylene, Rx Only, Sterile, Distributed by Boston Scientific, Natick, MA; CAPIO Green Braided Coa…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Siemens ADVIA Centaur Folate Cat No. 06891541 SMN 10325366 (500 tests) Cat No. 06367974 SMN 10310308 (100 tests) Cat No. 00203473 SMN 10331250 (R…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC, Braided Polyester Rx Only, Sterile, Distributed by Boston Scientific, Natick, MA; Tevdek II, Green Bra…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P., Sterile - Do Not Resterilize, Deknatel. Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Fixt Suture Bonded Plus Violet Braided Polyglycolic Acid Coated Suture, Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture, Sterile, Rx Only, Teleflex Medical. …

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Shimadzu Digital Radiography X-Ray System, Catalog No. DAR-8000f. This device is intended to be used for radiography in the hospital with X-ray de…

Shimadzu Medical Systems

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Variant II beta-thalassemia Short Program Model Numbers 270-2103 (250 tests) and 270-2154 (500 tests), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in vitro diagnosti…

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

TX1 Tissue Removal System. TX1 Procedure Pack P/N 554-1003-001 (outer box), TX1 MicroTip P/N 554-1002-001 (inner tray). For use with the TX System C…

Tenex Health Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Mar Cor Purification, Central Water Platform (CWP), 102, 104 and 106. Product Usage: The CWP is a Central reverse osmosis system with the inten…

Mar Cor Purification

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Joseph Lamelas Atrial Lift System, Model Number MI-ALS-001. A single surgical instrument or tool for retraction of the atrial wall tissue in cardiac…

Biorep Technologies

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

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

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

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

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay system, an automated in vitro diagnostic analyzer. Catalog # 078-A011-03 - ADVIA Centaur XP, Catalog # 078-A011R03 - ADV…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

RetractaBed , Clinical Contour, Med - Mizer Inc..... Model SS 801, 802, 803, 803A: 80 " bed with 1, 2, or 3, motors and autocontour 120 V, ...Max S…

Med-Mizer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Bard Fixt Suture Braided Polyester, Rx Only, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC USA Assembled in Mexico. Indicated for use in soft tissu…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Alere Triage BNP Test for the Beckman Coulter Access Family of Immunoassay Systems, Model Number 98200, Lot Numbers: 329599, 331265. The Aler…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Medtronic SynchroMed¿ II Implantable Drug Infusion Pump, Model 8637-20, 8637-40. The implantable Medtronic SynchroMed II programmable pumps are pa…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

RetractaBed , Clinical Contour, Med - Mizer Inc..... Model SS 799, 120 V, ...Max Safe Working Load 450 LBS. Acute/Longterm Care AC Powered Adjust…

Med-Mizer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

SpineFrontier S-Lift Lock Shaft Inserter, an instrument used with S-LIFT Intervertebral Body Fusion Device in spinal fusion surgery. Product Usage: …

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

INOmax DSIR, model 10007, Nitric Oxide Delivery System, with Software version 3.0.0. The INOmax DS delivery system delivers INOMAX (nitric oxide for…

INO Therapeutics (dba Ikaria)

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Bausch & Lomb, Biotrue, Multi-purpose contact lens solution, 10 fl.oz., Sterile.

Bausch & Lomb Inc- Greenville Solutions Plant

FDA Devices Critical May 14, 2014

Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Professional Test Strips, Model Number: 99008G2. The Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use), consisting of …

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Nellcor SpO2 Upgrade kit, consists of a Nellcor SpO2 circuit board, an OEM part manufactured by a third party supplier; and an integral component of …

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate May 14, 2014

Panda¿ Wall-Mount Infant Warmers, integrated with Nellcor SpO2. Controlled infrared heat to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on th…

GE Healthcare

CPSC Moderate May 14, 2014

Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard

Blue Sky Innovation Group, North Ridgeville, Ohio

CPSC Moderate May 14, 2014

Dimension Industries Recalls Outdoor Dining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

Shelton Corporation Jiaxing Ltd., of Zhejiang, China

NHTSA Critical May 14, 2014

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2004-2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC

NHTSA Critical May 14, 2014

CHEVROLET 2005-2007: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical May 14, 2014

CHEVROLET 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical May 14, 2014

CHEVROLET,GMC 2014-2015: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

CHEVROLET,GMC

CPSC Moderate May 13, 2014

Avon Recalls Ergonomic Eyelash Curler Due to Eye Injury Hazard

CPSC Moderate May 13, 2014

Misty Mate Recalls Hand-Held Personal Misters Due to Risk of Laceration; Sold Exclusively at Hibbet Sports

Misty Mate Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.

CPSC Moderate May 13, 2014

Paramount Recalls Trident Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard

Paramount Leisure Industries d/b/a Paramount Pool and Spa Systems, of Chandler, Ariz.

NHTSA Critical May 13, 2014

HYUNDAI 2011-2014: AIR BAGS

HYUNDAI

CPSC Moderate May 9, 2014

Coleman Recalls Northstar Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard

The Coleman Company, Inc. of Wichita, Kan.

CPSC Moderate May 8, 2014

Classic Concepts Recalls Aman Trunks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market

NHTSA Critical May 8, 2014

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

BUICK,CHEVROLET

FDA Food Moderate May 7, 2014

Pastene ITALIAN FARFALLE #66 ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7091 UPC: 06…

The Pastene Companies Ltd.

FDA Food Critical May 7, 2014

Holiday Foods Gourmet Cold Canapes Assortment, 4800361, UPC 70220748003616, 100 OCS. Keep Frozen, For Institutional Use Only, Defrost in Refrigerator…

Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 7, 2014

Pastene ITALIAN PAPPARDELLE ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7092 UPC: 06608…

The Pastene Companies Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate May 7, 2014

Pastene ITALIAN RIGATONI #31 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7083 UPC: 0…

The Pastene Companies Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate May 7, 2014

Pastene ITAL LONG FUSILLI ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7098 UPC: 0660860…

The Pastene Companies Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate May 7, 2014

Holiday Foods, Cheddar Cheese Puffs, 4800308, UPC 70220748003081, 100 PCS, Not Fully Cooked - Cook Before Eating, Keep Frozen, For Institutional Use…

Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 7, 2014

Pastene ITALIAN ZITI RIGATI #20, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7079 UPC…

The Pastene Companies Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate May 7, 2014

Pastene ITALIAN SPAGHETTI #15, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7075 UPC:…

The Pastene Companies Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate May 7, 2014

Pastene REGINE 10, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number: 7064 UPC: 066086070641

The Pastene Companies Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate May 7, 2014

Pastene ITALIAN FUSILLI #28, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7081 UPC: 06…

The Pastene Companies Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate May 7, 2014

Pastene ITAL CAPELLI D'ANGELO #83, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7074 UPC:…

The Pastene Companies Ltd.

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