2015 Product Recalls (8,173)

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 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (26), CPSC (10), FDA Food (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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

2015 Recall Year Insight

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 for use as a diagnostic imaging device.

MODULARIS VARIOSTAR; Lithotripter device designed to treat urolithiasis.

Access CEA Assay, Part No. 33200. For the quantitative determination of Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) levels in human serum.

Cook Medical CXI Support Catheter 2.6FR curved catheter and 4.0FR straight catheter, for cardiovascular use.

Synthes Small Notch Titanium Reconstructive Plate set (SNTRP). Ti PLATE/ROD/PLATE 231mm 6HOLES/5.0mm ROD/17HOLES. Orthopedic implant.

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 device.

Rusch Flexi-slip tracheal tube Stylet, Size Ch 6, Sterile, Teleflex Medical.

NovoCut Suture Manager; Ceterix catalog number CTX-001. General and Plastic Surgery: Intended for use in arthroscopic surgery.

Stryker Orthopaedics Tapers LFIT V40 Vitallium femoral heads. hip prosthesis component.

R¿sch Flexi-Slip Endotracheal Tube Stylet with Soft Distal Tip, Sterile, Rx only, Teleflex Medical.

Samsung GM60A-40S Intended for use in generating radiographic images of human anatomy.

Focus Diagnostics Anaplasma Phagocytophilum IFA IgM Test Kit, Model No. IF1450M in vitro diagnostic.

MILEX PESSARY KIT; Model Numbers: MXPES00; MXKPES00; MXKPREG03; MXKPGSK07 Product Usage: The Coopersurgical MILEX SILICONE PESSARY is used to manage a number of gynecologic issues including pelvic support defects and stress urinary incontinence.

Biomet 3i Narrow Right Angle Large Driver Tip (Hexed). Driver tips are attached to a surgical drilling unit to carry components such as implant mounts, healing abutments and screws for placement and removal. For dental and restorative procedures.

Myelo-Nate CSF Sampling Kit, Neonatal/Pediatric cerebralspinal fluid sampling sterile tray, including a lumbar puncture needle, four collection vials, an iodine swabstick package, a fenestrated drape, a polylined drape, three gauze pads, and one spot bandage.

Biomet 3i Narrow Right Angle Square Driver Tip. Driver tips are attached to a surgical drilling unit to carry components such as implant mounts, healing abutments and screws for placement and removal. For dental and restorative procedures.

TEKIA Single Piece Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses, Model 811

Kona Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

PetSmart Expands Recall of Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard

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

Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Product Due To Possible Adulteration

HYUNDAI 2011-2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

HYUNDAI 2013-2015: SUSPENSION:REAR

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

Mahindra USA Recalls Compact Tractors Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard

WakaWaka Recalls Adapter Kits Due to Electrical Shock, Explosion, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

ON THE BORDER MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA Cafe Style Tortilla Chips 18 oz. bags

AKSAR (life taste and beyond) Cashew Pieces 4040615 Net Wt: 7oz (200gm) , Net Wt: 28oz (800gm) 4051315 Net Wt: 400 gms (14oz) , Net Wt: 5lb 20 NEWLAND COURT, STERLING, VA 20165 Phone # 703-880-9802 , FAX # 703-880-1602

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Chocolate Iced Doughnuts with Kreme Filling, 2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz, and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16.2 oz., Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston Salem, NC 27102.

Organic Coriander Powder (Dhania Powder), 60packs/case, UPC 40074 13813

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Lemon Filled Doughnuts, (2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16oz), Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston Salem, NC 27102.

Kontos Falafel Mix Net Wt. 5 LBS. (2.27kg) Distributed by Kontos Foods Inc., Paterson, New Jersey 07544 UPC 0-32394-7027-7 #70271

Naturipe Foods Frozen Blueberries, IQF, 30 lb. boxes and 1500 lb. Totes, packed in cardboard boxes with plastic bag liners; 50 boxes per pallet or 1 Tote per pallet

Nature's Eat Natural Macadamia Nuts NET WT 6 OZ (170g) in cello bags.

Earth Exotic Brussels Sprouts Net. Wt. 8 oz. (227 g) Net. Wt. 32 oz (2 LBS) 907 g

Spicy Mix Hydroponic Micro Greens packaged in 2 oz. plastic hinged clamshell

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