2015 Recalls
8,173 federal recalls indexed for 2015 · Page 35 of 164
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 18 critical, 31 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 38 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 34 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (15), NHTSA (13), CPSC (11), 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.
Fujinon/Fujifilm Processor EPX 2500 Operation Manual. For use in endoscopic procedures.
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
ARTISTE, ONCOR Avantgarde, ONCOR Impression Plus, ONCOR Expression, PRIMUS, PRIMUS Plus, Syngo RT Therapist; therapeutic treatment of cancer Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE and ONCOR family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. PRIMUSTM family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer. Syngo RT Therapist is a software applica
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Terumo Custom Cardiovascular Procedure Kit X-Coated Adult Pak P/N: 73124 Terumo Cardiovascular Procedure Kits are manufactured and customized to the design and specifications of the purchaser and/or the purchaser's principal technical representative for the application intended by the end user. The kits are comprised of a variety of legally marketed medical devices [including Medivators HPH700 High Performance Hemoconcentrators]. The Hemocor HPH700 Hemoconcentrator is intended for use as an ul
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp
Marketing brochures for the PowerPICC and PowerPICC SOLO catheters
Bard Access Systems
The Leica ASP6025 Tissue Processor. Pathology and Hematology Departments. The Leica ASP6025 Tissue Processor is an automated system used to process tissue specimens for examination through fixation, dehydration and infiltration.
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Siemens RAPIDPoint 500 Measurement Cartridge Lactate (400) tests Part Number: 10491448 Product Usage: The RAPIDPoint 500 system is designed for professional use in a point-of-care or laboratory environment. This system tests blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, total hemoglobin, and hemoglobin derivatives in arterial, venous, and capillary whole blood samples. The following parameters are tested: pH, pC02, p02, Na+, K+, Ca++, Cl-, glucose, lactate, tHb, F02Hb, FCHb, FMetHb, FHHb, nBili
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
CD4 (SK3), FITC; Contains CD4 FITC with gelatin and 0.1% sodium Azide. Catalog number 340133 in vitro diagnostic used in Hematology: The SK3 monoclonal antibody reacts with human CD4, a 59-kDa cell surface receptor expressed by a majority of thymocytes, a subpopulation of mature T helper cells, and at low levels on monocytes. CD4 is a receptor for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences
Microtek Medical, Inc. ORS Fluid Warming and Slush Drapes, Model #'s ORS-100, ORS-110, ORS-130, ORS-300, ORS-301, ORS-320, ORS-321, ORS-325, ORS-330, ORS-331 and ORS-2200. The ORS Fluid Warming and Slush Drapes are individually wrapped and placed in poly-Tyvek pouches with a label insert, then packaged as 24 per case in a labeled corrugated shipper box. Intended for use during various surgeries where warm irrigation, slush and/or cold solution are required.
Ecolab Inc
Contra-Angles CA1:1L EVO 15 Catalog numbers: 1600939-001 and 1600938-001 Used for generally dentistry procedures
Bien Air Dental SA
EVIS EXERA II Duodenovideoscope OLYMPUS TJF TypeQ180V. This instrument has been designed to be used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitors, EndoTherapy accessories (such as a biopsy forceps), and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the duodenum.
Olympus America Inc.
PenBlade Safety Scalpel, for the incision of human skin and tissue, and to cut or trim sutures and catheters up to 6Fr. Models PB-M-10, PB-M-11P, PB-M-15
Zien Medical Technologies, Inc
Dynamic Locking Screw System (DLS) 3.7mm & Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) 5.0mm; intended for use in long bone fractures, the fixation of osteopenic bone, the fixation of osteotomies, and for the fixation of non-unions and malunions.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Regard Custom Surgical Pack, Item Number: 800628; Sterile, CV0805 - CABG B. Used in cardiovascular surgical procedures.
Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc
MicroScan LabPro Information Manager System, Version 1.0 to Version 4.11, Catalog No. 10714149, 10714150. Intended to manage both microbial identification (ID) and antimicrobial agent susceptibility testing (AST).
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Siemens RAPIDPoint 500 Measurement Cartridge Lactate (250) tests Part Number: 10491447 Product Usage: The RAPIDPoint 500 system is designed for professional use in a point-of-care or laboratory environment. This system tests blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, total hemoglobin, and hemoglobin derivatives in arterial, venous, and capillary whole blood samples. The following parameters are tested: pH, pC02, p02, Na+, K+, Ca++, Cl-, glucose, lactate, tHb, F02Hb, FCHb, FMetHb, FHHb, nBili
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Millennium Outdoors Recalls Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard
Shivvers Recalls Country Clipper Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa
FORD 2015: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
FORD
FREIGHTLINER 2016: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
FREIGHTLINER
FORD 2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD
Calphalon Recalls Pizza Wheels Due to Laceration Hazard
Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta. Ga.
Chewbeads Recalls Pacifier Clips Due to Choking Hazard
Madewell Expands Recall of Women's Sandals Due to Fall Hazard
Madewell Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Rattan Arm Chairs Recalled by Ross Stores Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
Thirteen Manufacturers, Distributors Recall Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
Accell North America
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC 2016: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC
FORD 2000-2003: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
FORD
INTERNATIONAL 2011-2014: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
INTERNATIONAL
FORD,MERCURY 2001-2008: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
FORD,MERCURY
Royal Frozen Food Recalls Frozen Food Products Produced Without a Fully Implemented HACCP Plan, Containing an Undeclared Allergen, and Missing the Mark of Inspection
Royal Frozen Food
FORD,LINCOLN 2015-2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
FORD,LINCOLN
HONDA 2014-2015: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
HONDA
LAND ROVER 2015: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
LAND ROVER
Calperf Recalls Chicken Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
CREATIVE FOOD PROCESSING
Bed Bath & Beyond Hammock Stands Recalled by Pride Family Brands Due To Fall Hazard
Pride Family Brands, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Plastic Yellow Trapeze Rings Due to Fall Hazard; Manufactured by Nylacarb
Nylacarb Corporation, of Vero Beach, Fla.
Wishbone Design Recalls Recycled Edition Bikes Due to Injury Hazard
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC 2006-2007: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2016: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
CHRYSLER,DODGE
Sanderson Farms Recalls Poultry Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Dry Grated Romano, Tipico Item #1-00111000, Net Wt. 50 lbs.
Tipico Products Company, Inc.
Valley View Orchard Pies, Raspberry Rhubarb
Valley View Orchard Pies Inc.
Valley View Orchard Pies, Pecan Pie
Valley View Orchard Pies Inc.
Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt NET Wt. 8oz. (227g) SKU #0055 0246 Product is packaged in 8oz. clear tubs.
Jo'S Candies
Valley View Orchard Pies, Blueberry Crisp
Valley View Orchard Pies Inc.
KellBran" CANDIES, INC. creamy rich caramel popcorn Net Wt. 8 oz. (226.64 Grams) ALLERGY INFO: Manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts, nuts, soy and milk. UPC 0 96637 50153 9 kellbrancandies.com KellBran Candies, Inc. Akron, Ohio 44312
Kellbran Candies and Snacks Inc
Jansal Valley brand Raw Macadamia Nuts, packaged in 1 lb and 8 oz. plastic bags
Friendly Fruit, Inc. dba Sid Wainer & Son
Kariba Farms Macadamia Meal, 1 pound bags; Packed by: Kariba Farms, Denville, NJ 07834 Product of USA. www.KaribaFarms.com 1.800.442.1969.
Kariba Farms, Inc.
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
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.