2015 Recalls
6,853 recalls · Page 15 of 138
2015 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,853 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 8.16% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 18.8 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 138 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 14 critical, 35 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (13), FDA Food (10), FDA Drug (10), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
CIVCO Infiniti Plus Needle Guide, Sterile Needle Guide, 12-18GA, Rx ONLY, STERILE EO. REFs 610-1215, 610-1234, 610-1235, 610-1236. Large Gauge …
Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.
11 Panel Cup (OPI2000) w/Adult, Item No. 71125AA2K ; and 11 Panel Cup (OPI300) w/Adult, Item No. 71125AA These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step im…
Ameditech Inc
Stryker PCA 10 Degree Hooded Acetabular Insert ID 22mm, Part of the Howmedica PCA Total Hip System intended for use during total hip arthroplasty.…
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
EDI BZO UNCUT SHEET-CARD, Item No. 100170 These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and d…
Ameditech Inc
SilverStat, sterile 2" x 2 " calcium alginate hemostasis pad with sliver nitrate, Part number 8870-07. Product Usage: SilverStat is an eff…
TZ Medical Inc.
Fresenius 132 Gallon GranuFlo Dissolution Unit - P/N G047-80101. For Use in the Preparation of acid concentrate for hemodialysis.
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
Easy Dial Oxygen Regulator, 168708D and 168715D. Eight liter from .0.25 to 8 liters, 15 liter from 0.5 liter to 15 liters of oxygen per minute.
Precision Medical, Inc.
Baxter HomeChoice and HomeChoice Pro APD systems, designed to provide Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) therapy for pediatric and adult renal patie…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
DrugSmart Dip (MET/OPI2)+AMP+BZO+COC+THC, Item No. 30600D; DrugSmart Dip AMP/OPI2/COC/THC/BZO Test, Item No. 30520D These Drugs of Abuse Tests are …
Ameditech Inc
DrugSmart 10 Test Cup (PCP & MDMA), Item No. 61055D; DrugSmart 10 Test Cup (PCP & OXY), Item No. 61020D These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step imm…
Ameditech Inc
Hill-Rom 100 Low Bed (GPAC) AC Powered adjustable hospital bed
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Immutest 10 Pnl Drug Screen Cup w/ Adult, Item No. IMCA-10M5; Immutest 11 Pnl Drug Screen Cup w/ Adult, Item No. IMCA-11OP; Immutest 12 Panel Cup w…
Ameditech Inc
BrainLAB Image Guided Surgery (IGS) System, Stereotaxic Instrument navigation software, Cranial ENT version 2.1, and Spine and Trauma 3D versions 2.…
Brainlab AG
DODGE 2012-2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
DODGE
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard
Mars Symbioscience, of Germantown, Md.
Exmark Recalls Quest Riding Mowers Due to a Fire Hazard
Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb.
Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard
Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa.
MVP Group Recalls Glass Jar Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
MVP Group, of Charleston, S.C.
SalesOne Recalls Light Up Ear Plug Jewelry Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Spencer Gifts
Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
FORD,MERCURY 2010-2011: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
FORD,MERCURY
MERCEDES-BENZ 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
MERCEDES-BENZ
FORD 2016: STEERING:COLUMN
FORD
BMW 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
BMW
FORD 2006-2014: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
ISUZU 2012-2016: EQUIPMENT
ISUZU
INTERNATIONAL 2013-2014: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
INTERNATIONAL
NISSAN 2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
NISSAN
Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpeners Recalled by Amax Due to Shock Hazard
Snack Fresh, Red Apple Slices, Net Wt. 2 oz., UPC: 0 74641 00982, Best If Used By: 9/21/2015; Distributed by Country Fresh, LLC. , Houston, TX 770…
Appeeling Fruit, Inc
Burger King Crown, Apple Slices, Net Wt. 2 oz., Best If Used By: 9/14/2015; packed 20-2 oz. pouches to a case. Distributed by: Burger King Corpora…
Appeeling Fruit, Inc
Wegman's, Organic Apple Wedges, Net Wt. 12 oz., 6 pouches, UPC: 0 77890 28213, Best If Used By: 9/21/2015; packed 6 - 12 oz. packages/case; Weg…
Appeeling Fruit, Inc
The Great Gourmet 10/3 oz. Coconut seafood crab cake.
The Great Gourmet Inc
The Great Gourmet 11/3 oz. Eastern Shore crab and shrimp cake
The Great Gourmet Inc
1 1/9 Bushel Limited Edition Cucumber Carton, Sizes: Plains (60-84 count), Extra Large (48 count), Large (60 count), Super Select (72 count), Super S…
Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce
Appeeling Fruit Inc.,Dauberville, PA 19533; Fresh Slices, Net Wt. 20 # Bulk, Best If Used By: 9/18/2015 Appeeling Fruit Inc., Dauberville, PA 195…
Appeeling Fruit, Inc
Frozen Corn distributed under the following labels and sizes: (a) WYLWOOD Super Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB), UPC 051933002401, DIS…
Bonduelle USA Inc
Appeeling Fruit, Sweet Fresh, Apple Wedges, Net Wt. 16 oz. 8 2 oz. bags, UPC: 6 58324 08400, Best If Used By: 9/21/2015, Packed 6 - 8 unit packages/…
Appeeling Fruit, Inc
The Great Gourmet 32/1 oz. Cheesy Crab & Bacon Bites .
The Great Gourmet Inc
BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3) : PROG (Progesterone USP Micronized) : TESTO (Testosterone USP) : DHEA (De…
the Compounder
BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3) : PROG (Progesterone USP Micronized) : DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone Microni…
the Compounder
BIEST TD 91/9 (Estriol USP Micronized (E3)/Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)) : PROGESTERONE W/V (weight/volume) PLO (Pluronic F127 20% or Polox 20% gel) …
the Compounder
TRIEST 80/10/10 (E1/E2 Trit - Estrone (E1)/Estradiol (E2) / Estriol USP (E3)) (23) 5MG capsules, Rx only, The Compounder, 340 Marshall Avenue Unit 10…
the Compounder
PAPA/PGE1/PHENTO (30mg/10mg/1mg/ml) Injection, 5 mL and 10 mL vials, Rx, B & B Health Mart Pharmacy, Bellflower, CA
Pacific Healthcare, Inc dba B&B Pharmacy
ESTRIOL 5 ESTRADIOL (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)) 0.95 ESTRONE (Estrone E1) Trit (Red)) 0.02 TEST (Testosterone USP) 0.75MG/ML W/V (weight/volume) …
the Compounder
PGE 30mcg/ml Injection, 10 mL vials, Rx, B & B Health Mart Pharmacy, Bellflower, CA
Pacific Healthcare, Inc dba B&B Pharmacy
BIEST TD 50/50 (Estradiol USP Micronized (E2)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3)) W/V (weight /volume) 2.5 MG/ML transdermal cream, dispensed in 10 mL prefi…
the Compounder
BIEST TD 89/11 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3) W/V (weight/volume) VERSABASE 2.25MG/ML Transdermal cream, dispensed in 3 mL…
the Compounder
BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3) : PROG (Progesterone USP Micronized): DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone Micronize…
the Compounder
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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2015
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.