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2015 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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2015 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 8,016 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 7.88% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.0 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 161 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 18 critical, 31 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 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 (14), FDA Drug (10), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

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FDA Drug Critical Oct 7, 2015

Prolotherapy with Phenol (Dextrose 25%, Glycerin 10%, Lidocaine HCl 10%, Bupivacaine HCl 0.625%, Phenol 1%, QS SWI), 5 mL vial, Rx Only, Hartley Medi…

Hartley Medical Center Pharmacy, Incorporated
FDA Drug Low Oct 7, 2015

Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, TAN, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manuf…

Guthy-Renker LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Oct 7, 2015

LIPO B STERILE INJECTION 10 mL ( Methionine 25 mg, Inositol 50 mg, Choline Chloride 50 mg, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride 5 mg, Methylcobalamin 0.1mg, Benz…

Eagle Pharmacy, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

SOUNDSTAR eco 8F and 10F Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters. For intra-cardiac and intra-luminal visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and …

Biosense Webster, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

Zimmer Guide Wires for orthopedic procedures.

Zimmer, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

ASP-1021 LipoTower with Aspiration Pump and Tumescent Pump. Medical use.

MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

Zimmer, Reprocessed Zimmer Tourniquet Cuffs,34" Single Hose Single Bladder Brown (PLC), 34", Model (Reprocessor) Number: ZIM60-7075-106, Reprocessed…

STERILMED, INC.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher, Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System Product Usage: Stretcher for pre-hospital patient transport.

Ferno-Washington Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

Philips GoSafe Mobile Help Button; 7000MHB. Personal Emergency Response System.

Lifeline Systems, Incorporated
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

P/N: 9734856, SCREWDRIVER, 9734856, SOLERA STD MAST; P/N: 9734857, SCREWDRIVER, 9734857, SOLERA RDN MAST; P/N: 9734279, SCREWDRIVER 9734279 SOLERA S…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

Carto 3 EP Navigation System. Electro physiology system which views of the electrical activity of the heart through real-time data on 3-D, color-code…

Biosense Webster, Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Oct 7, 2015

PROFEMUR PLUS CoCr MODULAR NECK, REF: PHAC1254, SIZE LONG, ORIENTATION 8 degree VAR/VAL. 12/14 SLT Taper. Orthopedic hip prosthesis component.

MicroPort Orthopedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

Histolock Resection Device, US Endoscopy. An electrosurgical device designed to be used to endoscopically grasp, dissect and transect tissue duri…

US Endoscopy Group Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

EVIS EXERA II Gastrovideoscope OLYMPUS GF type UCT180; designed for endoscopic real-time ultrasound imaging, ultrasound guided needle aspiration and…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

P/N: 9735023, DRIVER 9735023 SOLERA 5.5/6.0 MAS; P/N: 9735024, DRIVER 9735024 SOLERA 5.5/6.0 MAS CAN; P/N: 9735025, DRIVER 9735025 SOLERA 5.5/6.0 R…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

ASP-1020 LipoTower with Aspiration Pump. Medical use.

MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

Arrow Kits with Medtronic Covidien 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringes

Arrow International Inc
CPSC Moderate Oct 7, 2015

Bed Handles Inc Reannounces Recall of Adult Portable Bed Handles Following Report of Fourth Entrapment Death

Bed Handles Inc., of Blue Springs, Mo.
CPSC Moderate Oct 7, 2015

BRP Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
NHTSA Critical Oct 7, 2015

HYUNDAI 2011: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

HYUNDAI
NHTSA Critical Oct 7, 2015

BMW,MINI 2014-2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW,MINI
NHTSA Critical Oct 7, 2015

VOLKSWAGEN 2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

VOLKSWAGEN
CPSC Moderate Oct 6, 2015

Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
CPSC Moderate Oct 6, 2015

Sportsmans Guide Recalls Guide Gear Ground Pop-up Hunting Blinds Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
NHTSA Critical Oct 6, 2015

KIA 2011-2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

KIA
NHTSA Critical Oct 6, 2015

FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY 2000-2002: STEERING

FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY
NHTSA Critical Oct 2, 2015

MAZDA 2015-2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

MAZDA
NHTSA Critical Oct 2, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

FREIGHTLINER
CPSC Moderate Oct 1, 2015

Bexco Expands Recall of DaVinci Brand Cribs Due to Entrapment, Fall and Laceration Hazards

Bexco Enterprises Inc., of Montebello, Calif.
CPSC Moderate Oct 1, 2015

BSH Home Appliances Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
CPSC Moderate Oct 1, 2015

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Outdoor Patio Swivel Armchairs Due to Fall Hazard
NHTSA Critical Oct 1, 2015

FORD,LINCOLN 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

FORD,LINCOLN
NHTSA Critical Oct 1, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

FREIGHTLINER
NHTSA Critical Oct 1, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2011-2014: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

FREIGHTLINER
FDA Food Critical Sep 30, 2015

FRESH ORIGINS Microgreens Celery NET WT 4 OZ San Marcos, CA 92069 packed in clear plastic clam shell.

Hardies Fruit & Vegetable Co., LP
FDA Food Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Seitan Steak is tofu sandwich on bread or a bun, enclosed in a clam shell with label

Hillside Quickie Too
FDA Food Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Jamaican Spice Tempeh is tofu sandwich on bread or a bun, enclosed in a clam shell with label

Hillside Quickie Too
FDA Food Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Tofustrami is tofu sandwich on bread or a bun, enclosed in a clam shell with label

Hillside Quickie Too
FDA Food Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Jamaica Spice Tofu is Tofu sandwich on bread or a bun, enclosed in a clam shell with label

Hillside Quickie Too
FDA Food Critical Sep 30, 2015

Sam Mills Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Granola Bars with Dark Chocolate 5 bars/4.4oz Box (0.88oz each bar)

Sam MillsUSA LLC
FDA Food Critical Sep 30, 2015

Label reads in part as: "GRAVIOLA EXTRACT***1 FL Oz (30 ml)*** ORIGINAL FORMULA***Manufactured by: Majopa Industries Corp.*** PRODUCT OF PUERTO RICO,…

Majopa Industries Corporation
FDA Food Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Smoked Tofu is tofu sandwich on bread or a bun, enclosed in a clam shell with label

Hillside Quickie Too
FDA Food Moderate Sep 30, 2015

New York Deli Tofu is is tofu sandwich on bread or a bun, enclosed in a clam shell with label

Hillside Quickie Too
FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2015

PHENYLephrine HCl, 60 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (240 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 ml bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, …

Pharmedium Services, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2015

1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, 30 mL Vial, Single-dose Preservative Free, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA, NDC 0409-42…

Hospira, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Refresh Lacri-Lube (Mineral Oil 42.5% and White Petrolatum 56.8%) Lubricant Eye Ointment, packaged in a) Net wt. 0.12 oz (3.5 g) tubes (NDC 0023-0312…

Allergan Sales, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2015

FML (fluorometholone ophthalmic ointment) 0.1%, 3.5 g tube, Rx only, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA 92612, NDC 0023-0316-04, UPC 3 0023-0316-04 0.

Allergan Sales, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2015

BLEPHAMIDE (sulfacetamide sodium and prednisolone acetate ophthalmic ointment, USP) 10 %/0.2 %, 3.5 g tube, Rx only, ALLERGAN, Irvine, California 92…

Allergan Sales, LLC
FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2015

PHENYLephrine HCl, 50 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (200 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 ml bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, …

Pharmedium Services, LLC
FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2015

PHENYLephrine HCl, 20 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (80 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 ml bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, L…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

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 - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2015

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2015 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.