2015 Recalls
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2015 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,953 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 9.47% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.8 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 160 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 12 critical, 38 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), FDA Food (7), NHTSA (6), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
MiniScope Hst ROC Crown 15 Patient Kit, and MiniScope Herbst Crown 15 Patient Kit A Herbst Appliance is used to affect changes in the skeletal relat…
Specialty Appliance Works, Inc.
4" Microbore Double Lumen Set with Bionector, Product Code: BN-208 Accessory device used to administer medical fluids
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.
M-4 Mechanism Set 16 mm and M-4 Mechanism Set 19 mm A Herbst Appliance is used to affect changes in the skeletal relationship and/or occlusion of a …
Specialty Appliance Works, Inc.
Lineum HF Torque Handle Limit (Lineum) Model Number 14-525035 P_roduct Usage: Designed to facilitate reconstruction of the cervical and upper tho…
Biomet Spine, LLC
Equinoxe 44mm Short Humeral Head Catalog Number 310-01-44. Orthopedic shoulder implant component.
Exactech, Inc.
HTM Mechanism Set Set 16, HTH Mechanism Set Size 18, HTH Mechanism Set Size 21 and HTH Mechanism Set Size 24 A Herbst Appliance is used to affect ch…
Specialty Appliance Works, Inc.
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, LAPIDUS CX Plate, NEUTRAL, Right, REF CCP-LPX0R. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
DiaSorin, PRO-Trac II Tacrolimus ELISA kit, REF 32400 and 32400-CN. Product Usage: The PRO-Trac II Tacrolimus ELISA kit is an in vitro reagent syst…
Diasorin Inc.
Iamin Moist Dressing and the Iamin Hydrating Gel: intended to cover a wound or burn on the skin, provide a moist wound environment and protect agains…
PhotoMedex, Inc.
Xpress System Pedicle Screw Assembly, 5.5 x 55mm. An internal fixation device for spinal surgery consisting of rods, pedicle screw assemblies (scre…
X Spine Systems Inc
6" Trifurcated Extension Set, Product Code: AMS-375-1 Accessory device used to administer medical fluids
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, LAPIDUS CX Plate, 2mm Step, Left, REF CCP-LPX2L. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
STRATIFY JCV DxSelect, Model No. EL1950. Assay for detection of antibodies to JC Virus in human serum or plasma. In Vitro diagnostic.
Focus Diagnostics Inc
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, MTP CX Plate, Left, REF CCP-MPX1L. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
LR Telescoping Cantilever Arms (5/pk) and LL Telescoping Cantilever Arms (5/pk) A Herbst Appliance is used to affect changes in the skeletal relatio…
Specialty Appliance Works, Inc.
OriGen BIOMEDICAL VV13F Reinforced Dual Lumen Catheter STERILE DISPOSABLE: DO NOT RE-USE Manufactured by: OriGen Biomedical. OriGene VV13F Rein…
OriGen Biomedical, Inc.
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, LAPIDUS CX Plate, 1mm Step, Right, REF CCP-LPX1R. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, LAPIDUS CX Plate, NEUTRAL, Left, REF CCP-LPX0L. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
7" High Pressure Set with Bionector, Product Code: CMS-808 and CMS-808-1 Accessory device used to administer medical fluids
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.
8" Standard Bore Ext Set, Product Code: BN-481 Accessory device used to administer medical fluids
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, HOCKEY STICK CX Plate, Left, REF CCP-HSX1L. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
Herbst Universal Nut which is used in a Herbst Appliance A Herbst Appliance is used to affect changes in the skeletal relationship and/or occlusion …
Specialty Appliance Works, Inc.
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, LAPIDUS CX plate, 2mm Step, Right, REF CCP-LPX2R. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
Fluid Management System P4000; for irrigation and fluid warming in laparoscopic procedures, and distention, fluid warming, and volume/deficit measur…
Thermedx LLC
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, Utility Plate, 2-Hole, REF CCP-UTN2. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
DBX Mix, 20 cc, Product Code: 058200. Demineralized Bone Matrix Mix, bone void filler.
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Inc.
Upper Right Telescope Unibodies (5/pk) and Upper Left Telescope Unibodies (54/pk) A Herbst Appliance is used to affect changes in the skeletal rela…
Specialty Appliance Works, Inc.
The LifeCare PCA infusion system with Hospira MedNet software allows clinicians, or patients, to (self) Administer analgesia within clinician program…
Hospira Inc.
TS Crown Component 4UR (5/pk), TS Crown Component 5UR (5/pk), TS Crown Component 6UR (5/pk), TS Crown Component 4LR (5/pk), TS Crown Component 5LR (5…
Specialty Appliance Works, Inc.
Bifurcated set with check vales and Bionectors, Product Code: BN-2082CV Accessory device used to administer medical fluids
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, Utility Plate, 7-Hole, REF CCP-UTN7. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
7" Standard Bore High Pressure Ext Set, Product Code: CMS-809 Accessory device used to administer medical fluids
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, Utility Plate, 3-Hole, REF CCP-UTN3. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
Bifircated Extension Set, Product Code: BN-828 Accessory device used to administer medical fluids
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.
Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
INTERNATIONAL 2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INTERNATIONAL
Whistler Recalls Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart and Power Supply Units Due to Fire Hazard
FORD 2015: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN 2013-2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
FORD,LINCOLN
LINCOLN 2015: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
LINCOLN
FORD,LINCOLN 2011-2014: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FORD,LINCOLN
CHEVROLET 2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
CHEVROLET
Roberta Roller Rabbit Recalls Children’s Pajama Sets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Ground Cumin, Net Wt: 5 LBS (2.25KG) Best By: 09/10/2016, Product of Turkey, Packed By: Vintage Food Corporation, 849 Newark Tpke, Kearny, NJ 07032, …
Vintage Food Corp.
Culinary Masters, RUB EXECUTIVE G.HILL MARRIOT, Net Wt. 7 lbs. Distributed by Atlanta Foods International, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Gourmet Foods International
Joseph's Mini Whole Wheat Pita, labeled as 100% STONE GROUND Whole Wheat Bread NET WT. 8 OZ (227g), UPC 074117000420. Product is packaged in a plasti…
Middle East Bakery, Inc.
PureLife Naturals Adult Multi-Plus Multi-Vitamins & Minerals Plus Herbs, 60 Pure Caps HDPE bottle
ReNew Life Formulas, Inc.
Culinary Masters, MASTERS MUSTARD SPICE SEASONING RUB, Net Wt. 7 lbs. Distributed by Atlanta Foods International, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Gourmet Foods International
Josephs White Lavash, labeled as Josephs Lavash Roll-Ups Six Square Breads NET WT. 14 OZ (397 g), UPC 074117000697. Product is packaged in a plastic…
Middle East Bakery, Inc.
NATURAL EARTH PRODUCTS, NATURAL EARTH SPICES Ground Cumin, 5 lb. Natural Earth Products Brooklyn, NY 11207.
Natural Earth Products
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: CPSC + NHTSA — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2015
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.