2015 Recalls
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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 4 critical, 46 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), FDA Drug (7), CPSC (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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
BIEST CP 80/20 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3)) 2.5 MG capsules, Rx only, The Compounder, 340 Marshall Avenue Unit 100, Aur…
the Compounder
ESTRIOL (E3) W/V (weight/volume) VERSABASE 3MG/ML Transdermal cream, dispensed in 5 mL prefilled, amber syringes, Rx only, The Compounder, 340 Marsh…
the Compounder
PAPA/PGE1/PHENTO (30mg/50mcg/0.5mg/ml), Injection, 10 mL vial, Rx, B & B Health Mart Pharmacy, Bellflower, CA
Pacific Healthcare, Inc dba B&B Pharmacy
BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3) : PROG (Progesterone USP Micronized) : DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone Microniz…
the Compounder
BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3) VAN CR (vanishing cream) W/V (weight/volume) (4812) 2.5MG/ML Transdermal cre…
the Compounder
BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol USP Micronized (E2)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3)) W/V (weight /volume) 12.5 MG/ML 1.25MG/0.1ML Transdermal cream, dispensed …
the Compounder
Nandrolone 200 mg/ml Injection, 10 mL and 20 mL vials, Rx, B & B Health Mart Pharmacy, Bellflower, CA
Pacific Healthcare, Inc dba B&B Pharmacy
Triton Infusion Pump (model 300000) and Triton fp Infusion Pump (model 400000) (proprietary name: AFF (Mark I) Volumetric Infusion Pump). Used to pu…
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
RotaWire Elite and wireClip Torquer, Guidewire and Guidewire Manipulation Device, Floppy. REF H802223301 (5-pack outer package), REF H802223300 (sin…
Boston Scientific Corporation
Owandy Radiology I -MAX Touch 3D X-ray
Villa Radiology Systems LLC
Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator Models:M3535A, M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M4, M3536M5 The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termina…
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Smooth Muscle Action (SMA) Immunohistochemistry reagent. Catalog numbers: CME305A-0.1ml; CME305B - 0.5 ml, PME305AA - 6.0 ml prediluted and ready t…
Biocare Medical, LLC
Villa Sistemi Rotograph EVO 3D X-ray
Villa Radiology Systems LLC
Ventilator Tubing
Instrumentation Industries Inc
DeRoyal Sterile Custom Sterile Custom Surgical Kits containing 3M DuraPrep (TM) Surgical Solution, Catalog No. 8630, Lot Nos: 2016-09EE or 2016-09EF,…
DeRoyal Industries Inc
GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750w 3.0T. Product Usage: The Discovery MR750 3.0T, Discovery MR450 1.5T, Discovery MR750w 3.0T and the Optima MR450w …
GE Healthcare
Stryker Radius 5.5 to 3.5 Rod to Red Connector, REF 48664530. Intended to provide additional support during fusion using autograft or allograft in …
Stryker Spine
Shimadzu C-arm Table, Catalog No. IVS-110, Medical Imaging Table.
Shimadzu Medical Systems
RotaWire Elite and wireClip Torquer, Guidewire and Guidewire Manipulation Device, Extra Support. REF H802233301 (5-pack outer package), REF H8022333…
Boston Scientific Corporation
GE Healthcare, SIGNA Excite 3.0T. MR System for use as a diagnostic imaging device.
GE Healthcare
Medtronic Perfusion Tubing Packs, Models TL7M64R3, TL7P17R1 & HY2W85R9, Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. The Tubing Pack design and components are…
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Boston Scientific SQ-RX Model 1010 subcutaneous pulse generator, (S-ICD). Intended to provide defibrillation therapy.
Boston Scientific Corporation
CARESCAPE VC150 Vital Signs Monitor Monitor vital signs in humans
Innokas Medical Oy
SSS Reprocessed Zimmer, Synthes, Stryker and Linvatec Drill Bits and Blades Surgical drill bits, blades, burs, chisels, rasps, taps and reamers a…
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
GE Healthcare, SIGNA HDxt 3.0T. Product Usage: The 1.5T Signa HDx family and 3.0T Signa HDx family are a whole body magnetic resonance scanner fo…
GE Healthcare
MODULARIS VARIOSTAR; Lithotripter device designed to treat urolithiasis.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
GE Healthcare, SIGNA HD 3.0T. Product Usage: The Signa Profile EXCITE MR system is an open, whole body scanner for use as a diagnostic imaging device…
GE Healthcare
Access CEA Assay, Part No. 33200. For the quantitative determination of Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) levels in human serum.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
miraDry System consisting of the MD4000-MC Console, the MD4000-HP miraDry Handpiece, and the MD4000-BT miraDry bioTip and accessories. General and…
Miramar Labs, Inc.
Cook Medical CXI Support Catheter 2.6FR curved catheter and 4.0FR straight catheter, for cardiovascular use.
Cook Inc.
Amphirion Deep OTW PTA Balloon Catheter: Model numbers: US: AMP015020152 AMP020150152 AMP025120152 AMP030080152 AMP040040152 AMP225210152 AMP02004…
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
Synthes Small Notch Titanium Reconstructive Plate set (SNTRP). Ti PLATE/ROD/PLATE 231mm 6HOLES/5.0mm ROD/17HOLES. Orthopedic implant.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Maquet Getinge Group, Universal Frame for Positioning Patients (1007.24XX) Manufacturer: Maquet GmbH, Germany The MAQUET Adjustable Positioning Elem…
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
GE Healthcare, SIGNA HDx 3.0T. Product Usage: The GE Signa HDx MR system is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner for use as a diagnostic imaging d…
GE Healthcare
Stryker Orthopaedics, MIS MODULAR DISTAL CAPTURE TRIATHLON MIS INSTRUMENTS, REF 6541-5-723, Lot AdminECR19205, Non-Sterile, The Triathlon MIS Distal …
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Rusch Flexi-slip tracheal tube Stylet, Size Ch 6, Sterile, Teleflex Medical.
Teleflex Medical
NovoCut Suture Manager; Ceterix catalog number CTX-001. General and Plastic Surgery: Intended for use in arthroscopic surgery.
Ceterix Orthopedics, Inc.
Stryker Orthopaedics Tapers LFIT V40 Vitallium femoral heads. hip prosthesis component.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
DeRoyal Sterile Custom Surgical Kits containing 3M DuraPrep (TM) Surgical Solution, Catalog No. 8630, Lot Nos: 2016-09EE: TOTAL KNEE A & B, REF 8…
DeRoyal Industries Inc
Maquet Getinge Group, Adjustable Positioning Elements (1007.28A0) Manufacturer: Maquet GmbH, Germany. Patient positioners. The MAQUET Adjustable Po…
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
R¿sch Flexi-Slip Endotracheal Tube Stylet with Soft Distal Tip, Sterile, Rx only, Teleflex Medical.
Teleflex Medical
Kona Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Kona Bicycle Company, of Ferndale, Wash.
PetSmart Expands Recall of Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China
PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits Due to Laceration Hazard
REI Recalls Outdoor Rocker Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
FORD 2006-2014: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
HYUNDAI 2011-2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
HYUNDAI
HYUNDAI 2013-2015: SUSPENSION:REAR
HYUNDAI
Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Laceration Injuries Prompt SharkNinja to Recall Ninja BL660 Blenders to Provide New Warnings and Instructions
Hai Xin Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, China
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.