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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, 37 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), FDA Food (13), CPSC (12), 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 Sep 9, 2015

Mahurkar Elite Acute Dual Lumen Catheter Tray, High Flow Pre-Curved with IC* Safety Components, 13.5 Fr x 20 cm Item Code: 8888213420 Product Usa…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

FEMORAL PACK 5/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrig…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

WOUND MANAG.TRAY 24/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, i…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

SHOULDER PACK 6/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irriga…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, DSE, DT (Product Code 22109) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a …

Halyard Health, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

KimVent* Closed Suction Systems for Adults, 14 F, Qwik Clip (Product Code 2273) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to …

Halyard Health, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

OPEN HEART TRAY 1/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, ir…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

MAHURKAR 12Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20cm, Straight Extensions, PASS Tray Item Code: 8888104003HP Product Usage…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

LAPAROSCOPY PACK 6/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals,…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

ARTHROSCOPY PK 5/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrig…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

da Vinci Xi Surgical System P4 software;with Xi Stapler; model number IS4000 : General and Plastic surgery: The Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Ins…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

OPHTHALMIC PACK 6/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irri…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

SURGICAL PACK 20/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irri…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Transonic Flow Probe, 4 mm, Catalog Number HQD4FMC -- Product Usage: to measure flow intra-operatively.

Transonic Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

HIGADO Y PANCREA 2/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irr…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Ingenuity TF PET/MR, Diagnostic Imaging System , Philips Medical Systems

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PK 4/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removal…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

WOUND MANAGEMENT TRAY II 30/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture re…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

CARPAL TUNEL LARGE SURGICAL PACK, 6/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

OPHTHALMIC PACK 6/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irr…

Customed, Inc

CPSC Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Bosch Security Systems Recalls Wireless Smoke Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire (Recall Alert)

Bosch Security Systems Inc., Fairport, N.Y.

CPSC Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury; Trim Line Can Break

Cabrinha Kites, a subsidiary of Pryde Group Americas, of Miami, Fla.

CPSC Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Kenwood Recalls Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Mini Bikes Recalled by Baja Motorsports Due to Fall and Crash Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Tractor Supply Company

CPSC Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC Moderate Sep 8, 2015

IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

CPSC Moderate Sep 8, 2015

Nestlé Waters North America Recalls Water Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Nestlé Waters North America, of Stamford, Conn.

CPSC Moderate Sep 8, 2015

Rejuvenation Recalls Shaker Chairs and Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Sep 8, 2015

Technical Consumer Products Recalls Connected Brand Downlights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

NHTSA Critical Sep 8, 2015

HYUNDAI 2009-2011: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

HYUNDAI

CPSC Moderate Sep 4, 2015

The James Trading Group Recalls Kids Sports Hoodie Due to Strangulation Hazard

The James Trading Group, Orangeburg, N.Y.

NHTSA Critical Sep 4, 2015

HONDA 2003: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

HONDA

CPSC Moderate Sep 3, 2015

Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Moderate Sep 3, 2015

Prestone Products Recalls Windshield De-Icer and Ice and Frost Shield Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement

Prestone Products Corporation, of Lake Forest. Ill.

NHTSA Critical Sep 3, 2015

HONDA 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Sep 3, 2015

CADILLAC 2013-2016: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

CADILLAC

FDA Food Critical Sep 2, 2015

Caesar Salad, #5.56 (2,522g) "INGREDIENTS: Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing (Soybean oil, water, distilled vinegar, Romano cheese (pasteurized part s…

Fresh Unlimited Inc

FDA Food Moderate Sep 2, 2015

"LOUISIANA" WING KIT containing CHICKEN WING SEASONING, HERBS AND SPICES, ADD FLAVOR TO CHICKEN, NET 3.0 OZ (85g), BRUCE FOODS CORPORATION, UPC 17600…

Bruce Foods Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Sep 2, 2015

LOUISIANA CHICKEN WING SEASONING, HERBS AND SPICES, ADD FLAVOR TO CHICKEN, NET 3.0 OZ (85g), BRUCE FOODS CORPORATION, UPC 1760002153

Bruce Foods Corporation

FDA Food Critical Sep 2, 2015

Kroger Ground Cinnamon UPC 11110 70034 NEW WT. 18.3 oz Plastic container

The Kroger Co

FDA Food Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Kale Crisps Lemon Parmesan sold under brand Veggie Evolution, each plastic package has a net weight 1.5 oz. There are six packages per case. UPC is…

It Takes A Village Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 2, 2015

Kale Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, 3.87# (1.757g) INGREDIENTS: COOKED TRI-ROTINI PASTA***CAESAR DRESSING (Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Romano…

Fresh Unlimited Inc

FDA Food Critical Sep 2, 2015

Kroger Garlic Powder UPC 11110 70039 NEW WT 24.7 OZ Plastic Container

The Kroger Co

FDA Food Critical Sep 2, 2015

Kroger Bac'n Buds ARTIFICIAL BACON FLAVORED CHIPS 14.1oz plastic container UPC 0 11110 70025 4

The Kroger Co

FDA Food Critical Sep 2, 2015

Kroger Black Pepper Coarse Ground UPC 11110 70041 NET WT 17.1 oz plastic container

The Kroger Co

FDA Food Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Vegetable Crisps Lemon Parmesan sold under brand Veggie Evolution, each poly pouch has a net weight 2 oz. There are 6 packages per case. UPC is 7 362…

It Takes A Village Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 2, 2015

Vic's All Natural Original White Popcorn, Net Wt. 1-1/8 oz (32g), UPC 46555-00062

Barrel O' Fun Snack Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Rato Bhale Nepali Finger Chips Product of Nepal Weight: 200g (7.05 OZ) Imported by: Balajee Trade Link, LLC, PA USA Batch No. 01-15

Balajee Trade Link LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 2, 2015

Fisher Brand chopped walnuts, packaged in 10 ounce, polyethylene stand-up bag with zipper. The bag is blue with white lettering.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.

FDA Drug Low Sep 2, 2015

Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 15 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottle (NDC 10702-0026-01; UPC 3 10702 02601 8) and b) 1000-count bottle (ND…

KVK-Tech, Inc.

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