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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 10 critical, 40 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (18), FDA Devices (16), NHTSA (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.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

All Philips Ingenia, Intera, Achieva and Multiva MR systems using R5.1i and R5.1 .2 version of software. Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. I…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

Perifix Continous Epidural Anesthesia Pain Control Trays; Injection of anesthetics to provide regional anesthesia for pain management.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

ConForMIS iUni Unicondylar Knee Replacement System- iUNI G2, Right Medial Catalog Number:M57220600220 (US) M5722I…

ConforMIS, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

ConForMIS iUNI Unicondylar Knee Replacement System iUNI G2, Right Lateral Catalog Number: M57220600240 (US) M57…

ConforMIS, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

XiO Radiation Treatment Planning System. Used to create treatment plans for any cancer patient for whom external beam radiation therapy or brachythe…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

Smith & Nephew MOSAICPLASTY DP- Disposable Harvesting System 4.5 mm, Sterile Part Number: 7209235 Intended Use: For arthroscopic (knee and ankle…

Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

Ambitex NMD400 Nitrile Exam Gloves size medium. General Hospital and Personal use. Intended to be worn on the hand for medical purposes to provide…

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

Smith & Nephew MOSAICPLASTY DP- Disposable Harvesting System 6.5 mm, Sterile Part Number: 7209236 Intended Use: For arthroscopic (knee and ankle…

Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

PORT-A-CATH Plastic Hub Needles, 0.9mm (20G) x 19mm (3/4 in.) 90-degree. REF 21-2287-24 The Plastic hub PORT-A-CATH (PAC) needles are intended to…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

ONE-LINK NON-DEHP Y-TYPE MICROBORE CATHETER EXTENSION SET NEEDLE-FREE IV CONNECTOR WITH NEUTRAL FLUID DISPLACEMENT

Baxter Healthcare Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

AltiVate Humeral Socket Shell Trial, Part Number 804-06-052 The glenoid baseplate is intended for cementless application with addition of screws f…

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

ConForMIS iDuo Bicompartmental Knee Replacement System iDUO G2, Left Lateral Catalog Number: M57230600230

ConforMIS, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

Neuro Combo Set Case The cases hold surgical instrumentation in place during handling and storage.

Biomet Microfixation, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

ConForMIS iDuo Knee Bicompartmental Knee Replacement System , iDUO G2, Right Medial Catalog Number: M57230600220 (US) …

ConforMIS, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

ConFormis iTotal Posterior Stabilized Knee Replacement System- ITOTAL PS-IPOLY- IMPLANT KIT-LEFT and ITOTAL PS-IPOLY-IMPLANT KIT-RIGHT Catalog N…

ConforMIS, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2015

Smith & Nephew MOSAICPLASTY DP- Disposable Harvesting System 8.5 mm, Sterile Part Number: 7209237 Intended Use: For arthroscopic (knee and ankle…

Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div.

CPSC Moderate Oct 28, 2015

Burley Design Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers Due to Injury Risk

CPSC Moderate Oct 28, 2015

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Avengers and Darth Vader Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Amax Enterprises (HK) Limited, of China

CPSC Moderate Oct 27, 2015

LaRose Industries Recalls Peanuts Flying Ace Ride-On Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

LaRose Industries, of Randolph, N.J.

NHTSA Critical Oct 27, 2015

FORD,LINCOLN 2009-2010: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA Critical Oct 27, 2015

FORD 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

FORD

NHTSA Critical Oct 27, 2015

MERCEDES-BENZ 2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2015

FORD 2016: SEAT BELTS

FORD

NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2015

CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU 2006-2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU

NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2015

MACK 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

MACK

NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2015

BUICK,CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2000-2004: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BUICK,CHEVROLET,PONTIAC

NHTSA Critical Oct 23, 2015

HONDA 2001-2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Oct 23, 2015

HONDA 2015-2016: STRUCTURE

HONDA

CPSC Moderate Oct 22, 2015

Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC Moderate Oct 22, 2015

L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard

L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine

CPSC Moderate Oct 22, 2015

United States Stove Company Recalls Pellet Stoves Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA Critical Oct 22, 2015

PONTIAC 2009-2010: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

PONTIAC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Apple Peach Sweet Potato, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-…

Materne, North America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Apple Mango, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-pack, 20-pack…

Materne, North America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

Caravelle ABC Cookies Banh Chu NET WT: 7oz (200gr) Product of Vietnam

Anhing Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Apple Grape, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-pack, 20-pack…

Materne, North America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Berry Pear, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-pack, 20-pack,…

Materne, North America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

Sysco 25 pound All Purpose Flour: Best By 07/22/2016; Always Save 5 pound All Purpose Flour: Best By 07/23/2016; Best Choice 5 pound All Purpose Flou…

Shawnee Milling Company, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Apple Peach Sweet Potato, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-…

Materne, North America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

French Burnt Peanuts, NET WEIGHT 8 OZ (227g) Old Time Candy.com Distributed by Old Time Candy Company LaGrange, OH 44050 www.oldtimecandy.com Ingred…

Old Time Candy

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Apple Pear, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-pack, 20-pack,…

Materne, North America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Apple Banana, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-pack, 20-pac…

Materne, North America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Variety Packs, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-pack, 20-pa…

Materne, North America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Apple Apple, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include: 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-pack, 20-pac…

Materne, North America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

Candy El Pecas Paleta de Sandia watermelon lollipops NET WT. 2.5oz

Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

Glutinous Rice, Net WT. 1000 g, packaged in plastic bottles, UPC 6958020881168, Made in China

Win Luck Trading Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Organic Apple, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-pack, 20-pa…

Materne, North America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Organic Apple Peach, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-pack,…

Materne, North America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Apple Pumpkin Cinnamon, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-pa…

Materne, North America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 21, 2015

GoGo SQueeZ Applesauce, Apple Strawberry, individually wrapped in foil pouch in cardboard carton; sizes include 4-pack, 12-pack, 16 pack, 18-pack, 20…

Materne, North America

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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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