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2015 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 8,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 7.83% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.4 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 164 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 2015.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 13 critical, 34 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (21), FDA Food (12), 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 2015 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 Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Two-stage and three-stage I.V. poles are shipped as an optional accessory to a bed or stretcher. The I.V. poles are stationary, height adjustable stands intended to hold infusion liquids, infusion accessories, and/or other medical devices. They may be used on the following parent devices: Model 2030 (EPIC II), model 3005 S3 beds and stretcher. models 1105, 1105E, 1105X, 1105XE, 1115, 1115E, 1115X, 1115XE, 1125E, 1125X and 1125XE.

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Energy Sources, Catalog Numbers: 1) 60-9500-120 & 2) 60-9500-INT. Thermal Ligation and Cutting Energy Source.

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

IOL Master 5.5: Software versions 7.5 and 7.7; Ophthalmic: used to obtain ocular measurements and perform calculations to allow physicians to determine appropriate IOL power and type for implantation.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Philips Healthcare Xper cardio systems Model : 722123 Product Usage: The Allura Xper series is intended for use in cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional procedures (such as PTCA, stent placement, embolization and thrombolysis and atherectomics), pacemaker Implantations and electrophysiology (EP). Use of the Allura Xper series system in the OR environment is restricted; the system should only be used for endo-vascular procedures. The P

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Philips Healthcare Allure BiPlane Series: Model 722013 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.6 722013 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.7 722013 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.8 722013 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.9 722013 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.10 Product Usage: The Allura Xper series is intended for use in cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional procedures (such as PTCA, stent placement, embolization and thrombolysis and atherectomics

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

PROLARYN Injectable Implant 1.0 cc Gel, Model No. 8602M0K5. A restorable implant material to aid in surgical reconstructions as a space occupying material in laryngeal surgical procedures for vocal fold medialization and augmentation.

Merz North America, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Dec 9, 2015

Basler Electric Recalls Transformers Due to Fire, Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)

Basler Electric Company, of Highland, Ill.

CPSC No agency class Dec 9, 2015

The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

NHTSA No agency class Dec 9, 2015

JEEP 2015-2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

JEEP

USDA FSIS Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Morrilton Packing Co. Recalls Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Morrilton Packing Co.

CPSC No agency class Dec 8, 2015

Jofran Recalls Cement Table Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC No agency class Dec 8, 2015

Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicle Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Kubota Tractor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Dec 8, 2015

Limoss Recalls Battery Power Packs for Power Recliners and Lift Chairs Due to Fire Hazard

Limoss US LLC, of Baldwyn, Miss.

CPSC No agency class Dec 8, 2015

Technical Consumer Products Recalls LED Lamps Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Dec 8, 2015

AUDI 2015: SEATS

AUDI

NHTSA No agency class Dec 8, 2015

AUDI 2012-2013: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

AUDI

NHTSA No agency class Dec 7, 2015

HONDA 2010-2012: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

HONDA

NHTSA No agency class Dec 7, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2013-2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class Dec 4, 2015

MITSUBISHI 2014-2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

MITSUBISHI

CPSC No agency class Dec 3, 2015

Cost Plus World Market Recalls Reading Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 3, 2015

K. Heeps Recalls Pureed Meat Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

K. Heeps Inc

FDA Food Low Dec 2, 2015

Cranberry Chipotle Spread, 10.5 oz, packed in glass jar with metal lid, inside a cardboard box

Something Special Deli-Foods Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Tower Cafe Inc. DBA Okarche Bakery

FDA Food Critical Dec 2, 2015

Tower Cafe Inc. DBA Okarche Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Meijer Caramel Corn, packed in 10 oz. bags, ( 283 g), 12 bags per case

Meijer Distribution, Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 2, 2015

Tower Cafe Inc. DBA Okarche Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Daily Chef Peanut Butter Bars, Net Wt. 27 oz (1 lb 11 oz) 765g, Made in Canada, Manufactured for: CSM Bakery Products NA, Inc., Tucker, GA 30084

CSM Bakery Products NA

FDA Food Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Tower Cafe Inc. DBA Okarche Bakery

FDA Food Critical Dec 2, 2015

Natures Promise Organic Edamame in Pod, 16 oz., UPC 68826702124. Product is frozen.

Green Organic Vegetables Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Dec 2, 2015

Natures Promise Organic Shelled Edamame, 16 oz., UPC 68826712764. Product is frozen.

Green Organic Vegetables Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Skippy Creamy 25% Less Fat Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread Net Wt. 16.3 OZ (1 lb 0.3 OZ) 462g in plastic jars, UPC: 037600105002

Hormel Foods Corporation

FDA Food Low Dec 2, 2015

Curley Parsley 4/5 lb packaged in cardboard box, UPC code 740695801109

MR Cuta dba Riley's

FDA Food Critical Dec 2, 2015

Refine 3-Day Cleanse, a juice kit that contains Lean Green, 16 oz (6 bottles), Beet It, 16 oz (6 bottles), Almond Milk, 8 oz (3 bottles) and Wheat grass juice, 8 oz (2 bottles)

TN Juice Bar

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Estradiol USP 99.5%, .5% Stearic Acid NF Pellets, 3 mL, one-count vials, 6 mg (NDC 69761-006-01),10 mg (NDC 69761-010-01),12.5 mg (NDC 69761-012-01), 15 mg (NDC 69761-015-01),18 mg (NDC 69761-018-01),20 mg (NDC 69761-020-01), 22 mg (NDC 69761-022-01), 25 mg (NDC 69761-025-01), Rx only, Compounded by Qualgen, Edmond, Oklahoma 73013

Qualgen

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Testosterone USP 99.5%, .5% Stearic Acid NF Pellets, 3 mL, one-count vials, 25 mg (NDC 69761-125-01), 37.5 mg (NDC 69761-137-01), 50 mg (NDC 69761-150-01), 87.5 mg (NDC: 69761-187-01), 100 mg (NDC 69761-110-01), 200 mg (NDC 69761-120-01), Rx only, Compounded by Qualgen, Edmond, Oklahoma 73013

Qualgen

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

NxStage System One S Cycler (High Permeability Hemodialysis System) Model no. NX1000-5

NxStage Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

2.4MM locking screw SLF-TPNG with Stardrive Recess 18 mm. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, particularly in osteopenic bone.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145017P The Palindrome chronic catheter is intended for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion. It may be inserted either percutaneously or by cutdown. Catheters grater than 40 cm implant length are indicated for femoral insertion.

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Syngo Imaging VB36D_HF02. Radiological image processing system.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

rainbow Reusable Sensors. RAINBOW DCI-DC3, SpO2/SpCO/SpMet, Part No. 2201; RAINBOW DCI-dc8, SpO2/SpCO/SpMet, Part No. 2407; RAINBOW DCI, SpO2/SpCO/SpMet, Part No. 2696; RAINBOW DCIP, PED, SpO2/SpCO/SpMet, Part No. 2697. rainbow reusable sensors are indicated for spot check or continuous non-invasive monitoring of arterial saturation (SpO2), arterial carboxyhemoglobin saturation (SpCO), arterial methemoglobin (SpMet), and pulse rate.

Masimo Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

BD CD64 APC-R700; Analyte Specific Reagent; Model 657701; Lot No. 4344945, 5037611 and 5063945. Hematology - used as analyte specific reagent - contamination leads to possibility of unexpected staining pattern.

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Palindrome" Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145042 The Palindrome chronic catheter is intended for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion. It may be inserted either percutaneously or by cutdown. Catheters grater than 40 cm implant length are indicated for femoral insertion.

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Pre-Curved Shaft and Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145061P The Palindrome chronic catheter is intended for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion. It may be inserted either percutaneously or by cutdown. Catheters grater than 40 cm implant length are indicated for femoral insertion.

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

NxStage System One S Cycler -High Permeability Hemodialysis System Model no. NX1000-4

NxStage Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

NxStage System One S Cycler - Model no. NX1000-3-A (OUS). For home hemodialysis.

NxStage Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Ingenia, Intera, Achieva and Achieve dStream MR systems on Software versions R5.1.7 and R5.1.8 with the Mobi View software option. Diagnostic imaging system.

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Dimension Vista System (MG) ; Flex reagent cartridge Catalog number K3057, SMN 10445158. For the quantitative measurement of magnesium in human serum, plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista System.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 2, 2015

Thermo Scientific p21 WF1 Ab-3 (DCS-60.2) 1 ml (0.4mg/ml): Product code: MS-230-P and MS-230P0; Hematology: p21WAF1/Cip1/Sdi1/Pic1 is a tumor suppressor protein. Expression of p21WAF1 is induced by wild type, but not mutant, p53 suppressor protein. The p21WAF1 protein binds to cyclin/CDK complexes and inhibits their kinase activity thereby stopping cell cycle progression. It also binds to PCNA (proliferating cell nuclear antigen) and blocks DNA replication but not the DNA repair process.

Lab Vision Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145046C The Palindrome chronic catheter is intended for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion. It may be inserted either percutaneously or by cutdown. Catheters grater than 40 cm implant length are indicated for femoral insertion.

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Critical Dec 2, 2015

Expansion of previous recall of AcrySof IQ ReSTOR and AcrySof IQ ReSTOR Toric IOL; now to include AcrySof IQ Toric models SN6AT6, SN6AT7, SN6AT8, and SN6AT9. Intended for primary implantation in the capsular bag of the eye for visual correction.

Alcon Research, Ltd.

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 2015

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 2015 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.