2014 Recalls
7,659 federal recalls indexed for 2014 · Page 96 of 154
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, 39 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 37 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (29), CPSC (12), NHTSA (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.
Fassier-Duval IM Telescopic System. Orthopedic intramedullary rod implant. Catalogue number FD-040(L)-SS. -Duval IM Telescopic System.
Pega Medical Inc.
Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Powered by Arrow VPS Stylet Catalogue number CDC-35052-VPS, peripherally inserted central catheter.
Arrow International Inc
FB Reagent (REF 70562). FB reagent is an additional test used for revealing the results of some miniaturized biochemical test included in the API and Rapid ID 32 strips. The API and ID 32 strips product lines are a standardized system combining several biochemical tests, which enables group or species identifications of microorganisms.
BioMerieux SA
ToxCup Drug Screen Cup, Catalogue Numbers: HT15, HT15A, PT11, PT11A, PT15A, PT23A, a screening device for the detection of drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. For in vitro diagnostic use only.
Branan Medical Corporation
SIGMA SPECTRUM Volumetric Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library Product Usage: Sigma Spectrum Volumetric Infusion Pumps with Master Drug Library are intended to be used for the controlled administration of intravenous fluids. These fluids may include pharmaceutical drugs, blood, blood products and mixtures of required patient therapy.
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Stryker PenAdapt"; Rx Only, Sterile. This device is an accessory to an electrosurgical unit (ESU). The PenAdapt is used to remove smoke, particles, and body and casual fluids from the point of surgical activity during surgical procedures that use ESU for cutting and cauterizing.
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
RaySearch Ray Station Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System, Stand-alone software. Versions 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0.
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
Oxoid Legionella Pneumo Groups 2-14, DR0802M, containing 50 tests per box. The box contains a variety of components, one of which is Oxoid L. pneumophila Group 2-14 Latex Reagent, DR0802. The responsible firm on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hants, England.
Remel Inc
Monofilament and Multifilament Non-absorbable Steel Suture; Product Codes: 0520197-2, 29-727, 29-7270M4, 29-7281M4, E29-5553M4, E29-7270M4, E29-7272M4, E29-727A, EP4013P, EP4110N, X-2235, X29-7271M2, X-5667M8 and X-6730M5.
Teleflex Medical
iLab Ultrasound Imaging System; iLab 3.0 (Polaris 1.0) software. Used for ultrasound examinations of intravascular pathology.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device) Catalog Numbers: 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, and 1205. For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure. The HeartWare VAS is designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation via fix-wing aircraft or helicopter.
HeartWare Inc
TRABECULAR METAL MODULAR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, Shell with Cluster Holes, Porous 60mm. Catalog number 00-6202-060-22; Hip implant component.
Zimmer, Inc.
Merit Laureate 0.035" (0.89mm) Hydrophilic Guide Wire, Angled Tip, Standard Shaft, Catalog No. LWSTDA35260EX, 260 cm (102").
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
GE Vivid E9 Ultrasound System, a general-purpose ultrasound system, specialized for use in cardiac imaging.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Arrowgard Blue Plus Antimicrobial Multi-lumen Central Venous Catheter, catalogue number AK-45854-CDC.
Arrow International Inc
VITROS Chemistry Products CDM PROM (Calibration Data Module) No. 0168, Catalog Number/REF 199 9077, used in conjunction with: VITROS Chemistry Products CRSC DT Slides, Generation (GEN) 82, REF 6802721, and VITROS DT Calibrator Kit, Product Code 1957924, and tested on the VITROS DT60/DT60 II Chemistry System; IVD --- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
The CEP 8 SpectrumGreen (SG) ASR Probe Kit, 20ul (list 06J37-018) is an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) containing a single vial of CEP 8 spectrum green probe and a Certificate of Analysis (COA). Chromosome enumeration probes (CEP) are chromosome-specific FISH probes that hybridize to highly repetitive human satellite DNA sequences, usually located near centromeres. CEP signals enable the identification and enumeration of human chromosomes in interphase and metaphase cells from fresh and archived
Abbott Molecular
Nice-En-Smooth Berry Burst, 4 oz., Manufactured by Meta Labs LLC, UPC 80604-8 Product Usage: Flavored lubricant water based, condom friendly jelly used to enhance or replace a womans natural lubrication.
Altasource LLC dba Meta Labs LLC
Amo-O Herbal Stimulator, 2 fl. oz. Manufactured by Meta Labs, Alpharetta, GA 30076, UPC Code 80702-1 Product Usage: The product is a nonprescription, topical gel that is used to enhance libido and stimulate orgasmic pleasure.
Altasource LLC dba Meta Labs LLC
Proteus 235 Proton Therapy System Legacy Software version 7.2.7 and higher, models 110, 112, 113, and 116. Proton therapy
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
Merit Laureate Hydrophilic Guide Wire, Catalog No. LWSTFS35260EX, Straight Tip Stiff Shaft, 0.035" (0.89mm), 260 cm (102").
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
LifeShield LATEX-FREE HemoSet 100 mL Burette I.V. PlumSet, Nonvented, 105 inch with Prepierced Reseals, OPTION-LOK and Inline Dual Channel Cassette. For administration of blood and blood bags for use with Plum Series Infusers.
Hospira Inc.
On-Board Imager - Exact Arm Elbow Motor Shaft (kVD, kVS, and MV) with ''Type 01" elbow motors. Product Usage: The On-Board Imager device is an x-ray device used for evaluation of correct patient position in relation to isocenter and verification of treatment fields in relation to anatomical and fiducial landmarks.
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
API NIH (REF 10400). ZYM B reagent is used and included inside of API NH (REF 10400) and API Listeria (10300). All of the API's are standardized systems combining several biochemical tests that enable group or species identification of most microorganisms.
BioMerieux SA
Monodek Violet Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Sutures, MF 0 TC43/HR26 48
Teleflex Medical
Sengstaken Tube and Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube. Teleflex product codes 204800, 204802, and 204803, a gastrointestinal tube and accessories, consisting of flexible or semi-rigid tubing used for instilling fluids into, withdrawing fluids from, splinting, or suppressing bleeding of the alimentary tract.
Teleflex Medical
Mega-Gen His Personal Lubricant, 8 fl. oz., Meta Labs, UPC Code 80708-3; Mega-Gen Hers Personal Lubricant, 8 fl. oz., Meta Labs, UPC Code 80808-0 Product Usage: A topical gel that increases sexual excitement and pleasure.
Altasource LLC dba Meta Labs LLC
Siemens ACUSON X700 Ultrasound Systems with software version 1.0.00, 1.0.01, 1.0.02, 1.1.00 and 1.1.02. ultrasound imaging system.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
GE Healthcare, Discovery MR450, Discovery MR750, Optima MR450w, Optima MR 450w GEM, Discovery MR750w, and Discovery MR750w GEM products. Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Device.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Horizon Hobby Recalls Blade 700 X Pro Series Helicopter Kits, Spindle Sets Due To Injury Hazard
Avix Technology, Taiwan
White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
White-Rodgers of St. Louis, Mo., a division of Emerson Climate Technologies.
CHEVROLET,PONTIAC,SATURN 2004-2008: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHEVROLET,PONTIAC,SATURN
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC
CHEVROLET,PONTIAC,SATURN 2003-2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
CHEVROLET,PONTIAC,SATURN
DGL Group Recalls Vibe USB Mobile Power Bars Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five Below
FXR Factory Racing Recalls Children's Outerwear Due to Strangulation Hazard
GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
IKEA Reannounces and Expands Recall of Children's Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation Hazard
IKEA North America, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Kawasaki Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
FREIGHTLINER 2013: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER
NISSAN 2014: STEERING:COLUMN
NISSAN
Magnum and Matrix Fitness Multi-Station Strength Training Towers Recalled by Johnson Health Tech Due to Injury Hazard
Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc. of Cottage Grove, Wis.
CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
CHEVROLET,GMC
CADILLAC 2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CADILLAC
Kentucky Firm Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergen
Knockum Hill Bar-B-Que
Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.
Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
ADK Technology Ltd., of China
PetSmart Recalls Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China
Runway Global Recalls Sugarfly Girls’ Coats; Waist Drawstring Poses Entanglement Hazard
Ontario Firm Recalls Baby Back Ribs Produced Without Import Inspection
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
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.