2015 Recalls
6,853 recalls · Page 48 of 138
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 9 critical, 41 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (31), FDA Food (11), CPSC (5), 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.
Papaverine/Phentolamine/Atropine/PGE-1 Injectable, 9 mg/1 mg/0.1 mg/10 mcg/mL, 2 mL vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box…
Liberty Drug & Surgical
Bactroban (mupirocin calcium) Nasal Ointment, 2% 1g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for Glax…
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
Synthes Trauma Ex-Fix System (Small, Medium, Distraction Osteogenesis (DO) and Large) ; (S) intended to stabilize and provide treatment for fractures…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX; indications for use include primary or secondary closure/repair of the sternum following sternotom…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Zippie IRIS Wheelchair. model EIZ5A in combination with option code 188M02 - MONO Backrest system with Dynamic Backrest option. Provide mobility to …
Sunrise Medical (US) LLC
MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set (6") with Twist Clamp. Product Code: 5C4482. intended for use with Baxter Locking titanium adapter for perit…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Stryker Sustainability Solutions CB5LT Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Excel Trocar Sleeve w/Stability Sleeve 5mm x 100mm Reprocessed by Stryker Su…
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Centricity Universal Viewer Product Usage: The Centricity Universal Viewer Version 6.0 software is a picture archiving and communications system,…
GE Healthcare
OPD-Scan III Refractive Power/Corneal Analyzer Opthalmic Software versions 1.00.08 1.05.07 1.10.01, 1.01.02 1.06.02 1.11.02, 1.02.01 1.07.01 1.12.03…
Nidek Inc
PTW UNIDOS webline: 1) REF T10023, 2) REF T10022 and 3) REF T10023 Firmware version 2.05. Dosimeter for radiation therapy, diagnostic radiology and h…
PTW-Freiburg
SEDASYS Computer-Assisted Personalized Sedation System, SEDPRU01. An integrated physiological monitoring and drug delivery system intended to pro…
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Dimension Vista B¿2-Microglobulin Flex Reagent Cartridge (B2MIC); Product Usage: The B2MIC method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantit…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Philips DigitalDiagnost Release 4.0.3, Release 4.1/4.1.1. excluding systems with SP1 Product Usage: The DigitalDiagnost is intended for use in …
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 10mL in 12mL., Single use, Rx only, Sterile Solution.
MRP, LLC dba AMUSA
Salto Talaris Tibial Guide, Part # MJU333 ,Tray/Kit Code YKAL11, Non sterile. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Tornier, Inc
CARESTREAM DRX-EVOLUTION X-Ray System Product Usage: The device is a permanently installed diagnostic X-ray system for general radiographic x-ra…
Carestream Health Inc
Concave Reamer Head, 16 mm; Concave Reamer Head, 18 mm; Concave Reamer Head, 20 mm; Concave Reamer Head 22 mm; Convex Reamer Head, 16 mm; Convex Ream…
Trilliant Surgical Ltd.
MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set. Product Code 5C4449. intended for use with Baxter Locking titanium adapter for peritoneal dialysis cathete…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Covidien Argyle Infant Heel Warmers (with tab) Item Code: MH00002T Product Usage: Intended for application of the right amount of heat to an infa…
Covidien LLC
Tiger Cannulated Tray Lid Part # 210-00-001-1 NON-STERILE; Combined Tiger/Headless Screw Part # 210-99-101 NON-STERILE; These are components of the T…
Trilliant Surgical Ltd.
Guardian Real-Time Monitor, Model No. CSS7100. Indicated for continuous or periodic monitoring of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin, in adu…
Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
Covidien Argyle Infant Heel Warmers (no tab) Item Code: MH00002N Product Usage: Intended for application of the right amount of heat to an infant…
Covidien LLC
CAPD Solution Transfer Set with Locking Connector. Product Code: 5C4160. intended for use with containers of DIANEAL peritoneal dialysis solutio…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Wheel caster set screw for Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher. Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher for pre-hospital patient transport.
Ferno-Washington Inc
Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH Genium X3 Model Number: 3B5-2, Manufacturer Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH. Intended to be used solely fo…
Otto Bock Healthcare Product
cobas b 123 Fluid Pack COOX REF 05170036001 400 Product Usage: The cobas b 123 POC system is a fully automated POC system for whole blood in vitr…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
HardyCHROM MRSA Cat no: G307 Lot no: H15155 Expires: 2015-08-13 Container Type: 15x100mm monoplate Packaged: 10 plates/sleeve Storage: 2-8C on …
Hardy Diagnostics
BD CD56 PE Cy 7: NCAM16.2 ASR Analyte Specific Reagent, Catalog number 335809 Hematology: The CD 56 antigen promotes homophilic adhesion in neur…
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences
LX3 Floor Stand for Endure Luxite Envision Optical System; Endure LuxOR Q-Vue. Product Usage: The LX3 Microscope Floor Stand is an accessory to t…
Alcon Research, Ltd.
Quickie IRIS Wheelchair. model EIZ4-2 in combination with option code 183M02 - MONO Backrest system with Dynamic Backrest option. Provide mobility t…
Sunrise Medical (US) LLC
Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer Product Usage: The Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer is a picture archiving and communications sy…
GE Healthcare
cobas b 123 Fluid Pack COOX REF 05169992001 200 Product Usage: The cobas b 123 POC system is a fully automated POC system for whole blood in vitr…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
3.0/4.0 Cannulated Drill Bit; a component of the Tiger Cannulated Screw System The Tiger Cannulated Screw Fixation System implants are intended for …
Trilliant Surgical Ltd.
Imagine Nation Books Recalls Pink Giraffe Animal Purse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Wan Le Xiang Bao Shang hang, of Yiwu, China
Sleeping Partners Recalls Moses Basket and Stand Due to Fall Hazard
MiWorld Accessories Recalls Plug-in Wall Chargers for iPhones Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Charlotte Russe Stores
MITSUBISHI 2014-2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
MITSUBISHI
Huffy Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
Tippmann Sports Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Fresh Frozen Grade A Cut White Corn, Net Wt. 32 Oz, (2 Lb.) 907g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20102-2, Fresh …
Inventure Foods
Steamables California Blend, Net Wt. 10 Oz., Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-11275-5, Fresh Frozen California Bl…
Inventure Foods
Frozen Jamba, Fruit & Veggie Smoothies, Green Fusion, Green Apple, Mango, Pineapple, Kiwi, Banana, Broccoli and Spinach, Makes 2-8oz Smoothies, Net W…
Inventure Foods
Fresh Frozen Grade A Crowder Peas, Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907g. Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20030-8; Fresh Fr…
Inventure Foods
Fresh Frozen Chopped Mustard Greens, Net Wt. 16 Oz, (1 Lb.) 454g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-25070-9, Fresh …
Inventure Foods
Fresh Frozen Grade A Stir Fry Vegetables, Net Wt. 32 Oz. (2 Lb.) 907g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20280-7
Inventure Foods
HEB Bake Shop 8 Wheat Hot Dog Buns, Net Wt. 12 OZ, UPC: 041220191659
H E B Grocery Company, LP
Fresh Frozen Grade A Blueberries, Net Wt. 12 Oz. (340g), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-10500-9
Inventure Foods
HEB Bake Shop 8 Seeded Hamburger Buns Enriched Buns, Net Wt. 18 OZ (1 LB 2 OZ), UPC: 041220101276; HEB Bake Shop 6 Texas Sized Seeded Hamburger Buns …
H E B Grocery Company, LP
Crystal Farms Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns packaged as individual plastic bags Net Wt. 20 oz (1 lb 4 oz) 567 g; UPC 0 20169 22233 4. The 20 …
Michael Foods, Inc.
HEB Bake Shop 8 Hamburger, Enriched Buns, Net Wt. 17.75 OZ (1 LB 1.75 OZ), UPC: 04122041461; HEB Bake Shop 6 Texas Sized Hamburger Buns Enriched Buns…
H E B Grocery Company, LP
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: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2015
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.