2015 Recalls
6,853 recalls · Page 52 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 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), FDA Food (10), CPSC (9), 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.
biotene Gentle Mint Gel, 4.5 oz.(127.6 g) tubes, Manufactured by Oratech, South Jordan, UTAH 84095, Distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, Consumer Healthca…
GlaxoSmithkline Consmer Healthcare
biotene Gentle Formula FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE Fresh Mint Original, a) 0.70 oz (19.8 g) tubes., (NDC 0135-0557-02) , b) 0.75 oz. (21.3 g) tubes, (NDC 013…
GlaxoSmithkline Consmer Healthcare
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 500 mL in VIAFLEX Plastic Container, Baxter Healthcare Corporation Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0338-0049-03.
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Methotrexate Injection, USP 50 mg/2 mL (25 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-dose Vial, packaged in 5 x 2 mL vials per carton, Rx only, labeled as a) Distributed b…
Mylan Institutional LLC
Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules, USP 1.5 mg, 60 count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally, India, NDC 55111-352-60
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
SENSODYNE WITH FLUORIDE REPAIR & PROTECT, a) 0.8 oz.(23 g) tubes, (NDC 0135-0548-01); b) 3.4 oz. (96.4 g) tubes, (NDC 0135-0548-02) Manufactured by …
GlaxoSmithkline Consmer Healthcare
Trumpf Ceiling Mounted Surgical Lighting Systems,Helion/Xenion S/M/L, User Manual #1441784. The TRUMPF surgical lights are intended to locally ill…
Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.
ReUnion TSA Shoulder System, Standard SR Humeral Head Trial, 48X18, Catalog number 5901-S-4818. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. Howmedic…
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Celsite Implantable Access Port System, model ST301. The Celsite Implantable Access Port Systems (Celsite port systems) are implantable port and cat…
B. Braun Interventional Systems
GE Optional Laser Centering Device X-ray generator.
GE Inspection Technologies, LP
Trumpf Ceiling Mounted Surgical Lighting Systems,TruLight 3000/5000, User Manual #1528403. The TRUMPF surgical lights are intended to locally illu…
Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.
AngioJet SOLENT Dista Thrombectomy Set: UPN 111303-001, Catalog No. 111303, Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide. …
Boston Scientific Corporation
Triathlon PS X3 Tibial Insert; No. 3 Triathlon TS Plus Tibial Insert X3 Poly 19 mm Product Usage: The Triathlon PS X3 (posterior stabilized), cat…
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
PathoDx Strep Grouping Kit, REF 62025, packaged 60 tests per kit. Latex agglutination test for identification of beta-hemolytic streptococci of …
Remel Inc
Trumpf Ceiling Mounted Surgical Lighting Systems,iLED 3/5, User Manual #1558932. The TRUMPF surgical lights are intended to locally illuminate an …
Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.
Etac Relax wall mounted shower seat The Etac Relax is a wall mounted shower seat designed as a seating and standing support for personal hygiene pur…
Etac Supply Center Ab
AngioJet SOLENT Omni Thrombectomy Set: UPN 109681-004 & 109681-001, Catalog No 109681, Sterilized. …
Boston Scientific Corporation
Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate 6.4 liter bottle A Dialysate Concentrate for Hemodialysis (liquid) Product Code: 08-4000-LB
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Oasis Coil Extension Cable used with Hitachi Oasis MRI System Product Usage: The Oasis MR system is an imaging device and is intended to provide …
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc
AngioJet AVX Thrombectomy Set: UPN 105039-001, Catalog No.105039, Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide. F…
Boston Scientific Corporation
Trumpf Ceiling Mounted Surgical Lighting Systems,TruVidia HD, User Manual #1513140. The TRUMPF surgical lights are intended to locally illuminate …
Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.
PSW 1203.U/1, PSW 1301.U, PSW 1307.U, PSW 1403.U, and PSW 1501.U Pacemaker Programmer software. Software approved for use with BIOTRONIK device prog…
BIOTRONIK, Inc.
PathoDx Strep B Grouping Latex, REF 62031, 3 ml packaged in plastic dropper bottle with a pink cap. Latex reagent for streptococcal group B; Ide…
Remel Inc
Invacare¿ Pronto¿ Air Personal Transporter (power wheelchair), Invacare Corporation, One Invacare Way, Elyria, Ohio, 44035-4190, (800) 333 -6900.
Invacare Corporation
ReSolve Locking Drainage Catheters The ReSolve Locking Catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of fluids from body cavities.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
8.5mm Reamer Head for Flexible Intramedullary Nailing System; An orthopedic manual surgical instrument is a nonpowered hand-held device intended for …
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Grizzly Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards (Recall Alert)
IKEA Recalls Children’s Nightlight Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., of Whitehouse Station, N.J.
Rite Aid Recalls Outdoor Dining Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Tvilum Recalls Chairs Sold Exclusively at Copenhagen Imports Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
MACK 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
MACK
MACK 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MACK
MACK 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
MACK
BMW 2012-2015: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW
Trane and American Standard Recall Accessory Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU,PONTIAC 2005-2009: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU,PONTIAC
Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard
American SportWorks Recalls Four-Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury
American SportWorks, of Roseland, La.
J.M. Mattress Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
J.M. Mattress, of Chicago, Ill.
Vanilla bolis (tube), La Jalpita brand, 3.5 Fl oz., No UPC
Paleteria La Jalpita
Pepino c/ chile popsicle, La Jalpita brand, 3 Fl oz., UPC 651821269758.
Paleteria La Jalpita
Outer carton : Nabisco Newtons Fig 24-2 OZ (56 g) Packs Net Wt 3 lbs Mondelez International Mondelez Global LLC East Hanover, NJ 07936 USA Made i…
Mondelez International
Pineapple popsicle, La Jalpita brand, 3 Fl oz., UPC 651821269758.
Paleteria La Jalpita
Vanilla -Vainilla popsicle, La Jalpita brand, 3 Fl oz, UPC 651821269758.
Paleteria La Jalpita
Walnut bolis (tube), La Jalpita brand, 3.5 fl. oz. No UPC. This product contains artificial flavoring instead of real walnut.
Paleteria La Jalpita
Danish Rolls, 4 Ct., Net Wt. 13oz. in clear plastic clam shell.
Supervalu, Inc.
IQF Italian Cut Green Beans (each tote 1350 lbs) lot 880804 Harvest Delight Italian Green Beans, (Veg, mixed, FZN, Italian Blend, IQF) 2 lb. poly…
Inn Foods Inc.
Mango popsicle, La Jalpita brand, 3 Fl oz., UPC 651821269758.
Paleteria La Jalpita
Peach Pie 9 Inch NET WT. 2lb 4oz (1021g) and Peach Pie Half NET WT. 1lb 1oz (482g) and individual slices
Whole Food Market
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.