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 11 critical, 35 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 40 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (18), NHTSA (10), FDA Food (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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
EVac 70 XTRA with Integrated Cable and PROcise EZ View with Integrated Cable Product Usage: PLASMA WAND devices are indicated for ablation, resec…
ArthroCare Corporation
GEMINI TF 16 Slice CT/PET System. The Philips GEMINI PET/CT Imaging Systems are a family of integrated diagnostic X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) a…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Augmentation Kit , Sterile-.Kits containing the Devon Light Glove Catalog Number/Description 573732 7620-CWA Augmentation Kit
Covidien LLC
Major Kit, Sterile-.Kits containing the Devon Light Glove Catalog Number:Description 573831B MAJOR KIT
Covidien LLC
365¿M Lithotripsy Fiber- Reusable; Sure F!ex laser fibers are intended for use in laser-based surgical applications, including, but not limited to…
American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley
Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Set Product Usage: The Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Sets are intended for transjugular liver acces…
Cook Inc.
ATTUNE CONV FB PS ARTICULATION SURFACE SZ1-10 INTENDED USE: The Tibial Articulation Surface Trial snaps together with the Shim component to functi…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Natrelle 133 Series Tissue Expanders Product Usage: Natrelle 133 Series Tissue Expander is intended for temporary subcutaneous implantation and r…
Allergan Inc
Fiber Stripper, 365¿m, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureF…
American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley
Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 1-detector, 550 samples Product Code: 2470-0010 The Wizard¿" gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma radiation e…
Perkinelmer
1X1 Cleaving Tiles; The Fiber Cleaver is a reusable and sterilizable tool used to score the outer jacket on Endostat and SureFlex Fibers. The t…
American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley
Silhouette Lift brochure Silhouette Sutures are for use in midface suspension surgery to fixate the cheek subdermis in an elevated position.
Silhouette Lift, Inc.
GEMINI GXL 16 Slice CT/PET System. The Philips GEMINI PET/CT Imaging Systems are a family of integrated diagnostic X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) …
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Head Holder shipped with Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-ray Systems
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Natrelle CUI Series Tissue Expanders. Product Usage: Natrelle CUI Series Tissue Expander has been designed for temporary implantation to develop …
Allergan Inc
iovera 155 Smart Tip; Catalog numbers:STT0412-10 and STT0412-5 (10 and 5 count respectively) iovera Smart Tips are individually packaged in Tyv…
Myoscience Inc
Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 10-detector, 1000 samples Product Code: 2470-0200, 3470-0200 The Wizard¿" gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamm…
Perkinelmer
GE Healthcare Precision RXi 23A/32A Analog System
GE Healthcare
Whirlpool Recalls Jenn-Air Wall Ovens Due to Risk of Burns
Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.
LINCOLN 2015: CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP
LINCOLN
HONDA 2014-2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
HONDA
Arctic Cat Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Diamond Sports Recalls Umpire and Catcher Face Masks Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Kyber Outerwear Recalls Children’s Sweaters Due to Strangulation Hazard
Kyber Outerwear USA Corp., of Ogdensburg, NY
HONDA 2016: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
HONDA
CHRYSLER 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHRYSLER
DODGE,JEEP 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR
DODGE,JEEP
DODGE 2011-2014: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
DODGE
CHEVROLET 2014-2015: AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET
FORD,LINCOLN 2015-2016: PARKING BRAKE
FORD,LINCOLN
CADILLAC 2013-2016: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury
Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Polaris Recalls Youth RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
UPPAbaby Recalls Strollers and RumbleSeats Due to Choking Hazard
CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP 2013-2015: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP
CapriSun Variety Pack, with a multi colored plastic wrap with white and yellow lettering, covering 4 cartons. The 4 cartons consist of fruit punch (t…
Kraft Foods North America
Natural Grocers Caribbean Fruit & Nut Mix, Net Wt. (10 oz) (283g), packaged in plastic bag.
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Tortilleria Provincia Refrigerate After Purchase Blue Corn Tortillas, Net Wt. 16 oz, 0 89780 10000 1 & 64 oz, 0 89780 10001 8, Tortilleria Provincia,…
Tortilleria Provincia
Diet Bubba Cola, 20 FL. OZ (1.25 PT) 591 mL INGREDIENTS: CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, …
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers Gluten Free 11 oz. Manufactured by Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Elmwood Park, NJ 07047 www.drpraegers.com Mad…
Ungar's Food Products, Inc.
Sysco International Whole Segments Mandarin Oranges In Light Syrup Net Wt. 6 LB 10 OZ (3.01 kg) NDC: 074865629065; 6 cans per case
Sysco Corporation
Project 7 CARAMEL APPLE Sugar Free Gum, approximately 32 lbs. -- Manufactured by: Ford Gum and Machine Company, 18 Newton Ave., Akron, New York 14001…
Ford Gum & Machine Company Inc
Sour Caramel Apple Chewing, net wt .53 oz, Gum UPC 844911 002919. Sour Caramel Apple chewing gum tablet packed in 12ct metalized PET Pouch with zi…
Project 7
Del Campo Alino Casero Seasoning Paste, 15oz; Product Code: 03138; UPC: 7 751227 000894. Product is in a glass bottle.
Megabusiness LLC
Grassplot Ginger Slice, NET WT. 3.5 OZ. (100g) , UPC 7246 6247, PRODUCT OF CHINA --- Firms on label: Manufactory: Grassplot Foodstuff Factory ADD: …
Lion Pavilion Ltd.
Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.1 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packed in 30 Tablet (3 x 10) Cartons. Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging …
American Health Packaging
Nitroglycerin Transdermal System 0.4 mg/hr (18 cm2), For Transdermal Use Only, 30 Systems (patches) per box, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Kremers Urba…
Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Rifampin for Injection, USP 600mg/vial in a 20mL vial, Rx only, Manufactured for Fresenius Kabi LLC 3 Corporate Drive, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047, by Fre…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
KETOROLAC Tromethamine Inj., USP, 30 mg (30 mg/mL), 1 mL Fill, Single-dose Vials, I.V/I.M. USE, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 --- NDC 0409-379…
Hospira 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: 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.