PlainRecalls

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 9 critical, 40 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (32), NHTSA (10), 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 Nov 25, 2015

12-Panel Dip Drug Screen with adulterant, Item No. PSDA-12BUP These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use.

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, Reusable non-sterile bracket with Infiniti Plus (12, 14, 16, 18GA) needle guides, Rx ONLY. REFs 674-030, 674-030-T, 674-031, 674-031-T, 674-035, 674-036, 674-044, 674-052, 674-059, 674-061. Large Gauge Infiniti Plus Needle Guides, used in needle-guided (or catheter) procedures with diagnostic ultrasound transducers.

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Cyberonics Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Therapy AspireSR Generator, Model 106

Cyberonics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Micro Screen 6 Panel Cup with Adult (AU), Item No. MSCA-6MBAU These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use. ¿¿¿

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

ArcPoint Labs 10 Panel Dip Screen (OXY), Item No. APD-10MO These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use.

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

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 Infiniti Plus Needle Guides, used in needle-guided (or catheter) procedures with diagnostic ultrasound transducers.

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

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 immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use.

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Stryker PCA 10 Degree Hooded Acetabular Insert ID 22mm, Part of the Howmedica PCA Total Hip System intended for use during total hip arthroplasty. The acetabular insert is used in conjunction with PCA Acetabular Shells and Femoral Heads to restore hip joint biomechanics.

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

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 drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use.

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

SilverStat, sterile 2" x 2 " calcium alginate hemostasis pad with sliver nitrate, Part number 8870-07. Product Usage: SilverStat is an effective barrier to microbial penetration for moderate to heavy exudating partial and full-thickness wounds, including pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor and graft sites, traumatic and surgical wounds and 1st and 2nd degree bums. SilverStat is indicated for external use only.

TZ Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

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.

FDA Devices Low Nov 25, 2015

Baxter HomeChoice and HomeChoice Pro APD systems, designed to provide Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) therapy for pediatric and adult renal patients.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

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 one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use.

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

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 immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use.

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Hill-Rom 100 Low Bed (GPAC) AC Powered adjustable hospital bed

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

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/Adulteration, Item No. IMCA-12BUP; Immutest 5 panel, Item No. IMCA-5AB-W; Immutest 5 Pnl Drug Cup w/ Adult -waived, Item No. IMCA-5AB-W; Immutest 7 panel, Item No. IMCA-7P; ImmuTest Cup 7-panel w/ Adulteration, Item No. IMCA-7P These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metab

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

BrainLAB Image Guided Surgery (IGS) System, Stereotaxic Instrument navigation software, Cranial ENT version 2.1, and Spine and Trauma 3D versions 2.0 and 2.1 An intraoperative image-guided localization system to enable minimally invasive surgery.

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

ProScreen 10 Drug Panel Cassette Test, Item No. CPSP-10PPX; ProScreen 10 Panel Cup, Item No. PSCup-10MMO-300, PSCup-10M, PSCupA-10MO, PSCUp-10AB; ProScreen 10 Panel Cup with Adulterants, Item No. PSCupA-10AM; ProScreen 10 Panel Dip Card, Item No. PSD-10MMO-300, PSD-10MOX, PSD-10M, PSD-10CMO3, PSD-10APO-300; ProScreen 10 Panel Dip Card w/Adult, Item No. PSDA-10MO, PSDA-10MMO-300; ProScreen 11 Panel Dip Card, Item No. PSD-11MT; ProScreen 12 Drug Cup w/Adulteration, Item No. PSCupA-12TBU;

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

GMK Hinge knee prosthesis; Model Number: 02.09.TA410; Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery

Medacta Usa

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

The Drug Detection Agency 6 Panel Cup Body and Lid w/Adult (AU), Item No. TDDA-6MBAU-CUP These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use.

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Premier Clia Waived 12 panel Tilt Cup, Item No. C12APC These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use. ¿¿¿

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

ECG Out Cable,for use with a Philips ALS monitor/ defibrillator and bedside monitor for Synchronized cardioversion and Transcutaneous pacing. M1783A/M5526A 12-pin Sync cables, used with HeartStart MRx and HeartStart XL and HeartStart XL+

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

MiniArc Pro Single incision Sling System, Model number / Product Reference 9000261, Lot 936405xxx. Designed to treat female stress urinary incontinence.

Astora

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Bulk Loader Module for cobas p 512/612 Pre-analytical sample handling that includes de-capping, aliquoting and sorting of samples for analysis. In vitro diagnostic machine component.

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

DrugCheck Pipette 10 Drug Test, Item No. 41025 DC These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use.

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

1 Step 12 Panel Cup, Item No. NBCA-12M-W These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use.

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

DrugCheck Waived 12 Panel Cup w/Adult, Item No. DCC-81205-5 These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use.

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

iCup Drug Screen Cup, Item No. I-DXA-187-016, I-DXA-167-013; iCup DX 10 Panel w/Adulterant, Item No. I-DXA-1107-142; iCup DX 11 Panel w/Adulterant, Item No. I-DXA-1117-131; iCup DX 12 Panel w/Adulterant, Item No. I-DXA-1127-023; iCup DX 6 Panel w/Adulterant, Item No. I-DXA-167-013; iCup DX 8 Panel w/Adulterant, Item No. I-DXA-187-016; iCup DX Drug Screen, Item No. I-DXA-1127-023 These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

ECG Electrodes: 50007  Stablebase SBW55 50675  Stablebase SBW55-15 58051  Skintact W-60 50547  Stablebase SBT60 Only OUS: 50476 Skintact W-60HP E3 I 58046 Skintact T-60 I Patz K920 58688 Dahlhausen 1900000440 59629 Cardionetics CN-15-W60 58789 Lessa 99.832.02 58872 EF Medica FS 50 LG 50359Ultragel FS50LG

Leonhard Lang Medizintechnik GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Neptune Plus, HEMOSTASIS PAD WITH ANTIMICROBIAL BARRIER, For hemostasis following needle/sheath removal, Part number 8870-03

TZ Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

IMPAX, PACS, Picture Archive and Communications System, IMPAX CV 7.8.x and IMPAX CV 12.x. Corrects certain demographic information (Patient Name, Patient Medical Record Number and/or Accession Number in previously signed reports that have since changed.

AGFA Healthcare Corp.

NHTSA No agency class Nov 25, 2015

DODGE 2012-2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

DODGE

NHTSA No agency class Nov 25, 2015

RAM 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

RAM

USDA FSIS Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Boyle's Famous Corned Beef Co. Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Boyle's Famous Corned Beef (2024), LLC

CPSC No agency class Nov 24, 2015

BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Nov 24, 2015

CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard

Mars Symbioscience, of Germantown, Md.

CPSC No agency class Nov 24, 2015

Exmark Recalls Quest Riding Mowers Due to a Fire Hazard

Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb.

CPSC No agency class Nov 24, 2015

Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard

Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa.

CPSC No agency class Nov 24, 2015

MVP Group Recalls Glass Jar Candles Due to Laceration Hazard

MVP Group, of Charleston, S.C.

CPSC No agency class Nov 24, 2015

SalesOne Recalls Light Up Ear Plug Jewelry Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Spencer Gifts

CPSC No agency class Nov 24, 2015

Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.

NHTSA No agency class Nov 24, 2015

SUBARU 2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

SUBARU

NHTSA No agency class Nov 24, 2015

FORD,MERCURY 2010-2011: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

FORD,MERCURY

NHTSA No agency class Nov 24, 2015

MERCEDES-BENZ 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Nov 24, 2015

FORD 2016: STEERING:COLUMN

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Nov 23, 2015

BMW 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Nov 23, 2015

TESLA 2012-2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

TESLA

NHTSA No agency class Nov 20, 2015

FORD 2006-2014: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Nov 20, 2015

ISUZU 2012-2016: EQUIPMENT

ISUZU

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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.