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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 12 critical, 35 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 37 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (21), NHTSA (13), CPSC (8), 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 21, 2015

NicoletOne Software v5.94, Catalog/Part Number: 482-649600. The NicoletOne data acquisition and review system, either with or without synchronous di…

Natus Neurology Inc

FDA Devices Low Oct 21, 2015

Alere Cholestech LDX Multianalyte Controls, PN 88769 and 88773. Enables users to monitor the performance of total cholesterol (TC), high density …

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2015

The Ebb Complete Tamponade System, model #CTS-1000 and Code #OQY. Intended for use in providing temporary control or reduction of postpartum uterine…

Clinical Innovations, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2015

Toshiba Aquilion CT System TSX-302A

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

CPSC Moderate Oct 21, 2015

Innopower Recalls Hawk Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Moderate Oct 21, 2015

Krud Kutter Recalls Adhesive Removers Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure and Cautionary Labeling Requirements

Krud Kutter Inc. of Cumming, Ga.

CPSC Moderate Oct 21, 2015

Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

NHTSA Critical Oct 21, 2015

BENTLEY 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

BENTLEY

NHTSA Critical Oct 21, 2015

MASERATI 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

MASERATI

CPSC Moderate Oct 20, 2015

Big Game Recalls Tree Stands Due to Fall

BGHA, Inc. dba Big Game, of Windom, Minn.

CPSC Moderate Oct 20, 2015

Global Manufacturing Company Recalls API Outdoors Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard

Global Manufacturing Company, of Windom, Minn.

CPSC Moderate Oct 20, 2015

Golden Horse Recalls Children's Denim Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Belk Stores

CPSC Moderate Oct 20, 2015

XO FOUR Stealth Gaming Headsets Recalled By Turtle Beach Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold

Turtle Beach Corporation, of San Diego, Calif.

NHTSA Critical Oct 20, 2015

INFINITI,NISSAN 2013-2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

INFINITI,NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Oct 20, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2014-2016: STEERING:LINKAGES

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical Oct 20, 2015

HYUNDAI 2015-2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Moderate Oct 19, 2015

MAZDA 2008: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

MAZDA

NHTSA Critical Oct 19, 2015

JEEP 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

JEEP

NHTSA Critical Oct 19, 2015

DODGE 2012-2015: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

DODGE

NHTSA Critical Oct 19, 2015

JEEP 2003-2004: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

JEEP

NHTSA Critical Oct 16, 2015

HONDA 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Oct 16, 2015

BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Oct 16, 2015

MERCEDES-BENZ 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate Oct 15, 2015

Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA Critical Oct 15, 2015

MINI 2002-2005: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

MINI

FDA Food Low Oct 14, 2015

Blue Plate(R) LIGHT MAYONNAISE, 18 Fl OZ (1 PT 2 OZ) 532, mL. UPC 47900-50638

Reily Foods Co.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 14, 2015

Caribou Chocolate Chip Toffee Pecan Biscotti, Net Wt. 1.4 oz. (40g) in clear cello flow wrap bag.

Caribou Coffee Company Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 14, 2015

Caribou Almond Biscotti, Net Wt. 1.4 oz. (40g) in clear cello flow wrap bag.

Caribou Coffee Company Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 14, 2015

organic girl - good clean greens baby spinach - tender nutrition baby leaves. Washed 3 times. USDA Organic. 5 oz.. plastic clamshell. Distributed…

NewStar Fresh Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 14, 2015

Cascadian Farm Organic Cut Green Beans, Net. Wt. 16 oz.

General Mills, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 14, 2015

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), 30 mg over 9 Hour Patches (3.3 mg/hr), 30 Ct Carton, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Noven Therapies, LLC.,…

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 14, 2015

Sermorelin 6mg/6mL Lyophilized Powder, Sterile Compound for Subcutaneous Injection, Diabetes Corporation of America dba DCA Pharmacy, Franklin, TN 37…

Diabetes Corporation of America dba DCA Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 14, 2015

Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) tablets, 10 mg/20 mg, each tablet contains 10 mg ezetimibe and 20 mg simvastatin, Rx Only, 1000 count Bottle, Man…

Merck Sharp & Dohme, Wilson Facility

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

Centricity PACS IW by GE Healthcare Dynamic Imaging Solutions is a device that receives medical images (including mammograms) and data from various i…

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 800524001, Sterile, LD0608A - C Section - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm on the label …

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 800407001, Sterile, OR0476A - Ortho Pk - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm on the label …

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 800408001, Sterile, LD0477A - C-Section Pk - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm on the la…

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

SOMATOM Force; computed tomography x-ray system. Intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 800422, Sterile, OR0491 - Arthroscopy Pk - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, Rx. The responsible firm on the lab…

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 880327002, sterile, CV0758B - Open Heart A&B - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm on the…

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 800416, Sterile, GY0485 - Robotic Hysterectomy Pkg - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm …

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 880323, Sterile, LD0754 - C Section - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm on the label is…

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 800410001, Sterile, CV0479A - Open Heart Pk - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm on the l…

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Low Oct 14, 2015

CooperSurgical LEEP REDIKIT-Used as a surgical preparatory kit for Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure P/N 6061

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 800554, Sterile, GS0643 - Pediatric Basic - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm on the lab…

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 800553, Sterile, OR0642 - Total Knee - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm on the label is…

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 800535, Sterile, LD0620 - C Section - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm on the label is …

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 800615, Sterile, CV0741 - Peripheral Vascular - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm on the…

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

regard Item Number: 800409, Sterile, GS0478 - LAP Chole Pk - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm on the label…

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

MICroSTREP plus 1 Panel, Part No. B1027-201 Product Usage: MicroScan MICroSTREP plus panels are designed for use in determining quantitative and/…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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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