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 8 critical, 39 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (25), CPSC (7), NHTSA (7), 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.
Carb-O-Philic 40 Cream, 40%, a) 3 oz. tube (NDC 54162-640-03) b) 7 oz. tube (NDC 54162-640-07), Rx Only, Manufactured by Geritrex Corporation, Mount …
Geritrex Corp
HydrOXYzine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 25 mg, Rx only, 100 count (NDC 0603-3968-21), 500 count (NDC 0603-3968-28) and 1000 count (NDC 0603-3968-32) …
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
KETOROLAC Tromethamine Inj., USP, 60 mg (30 mg/mL), 2 mL Fill Single-dose Vials, I.V/I.M. USE, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 --- NDC 0409-3796…
Hospira Inc.
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 50 mL ADD-Vantage Unit, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Ausitn, TX 78728, NDC 00409-7101-68
Hospira Inc.
Nitroglycerin Transdermal System 0.2 mg/hr (10 cm2), For Transdermal Use Only, 30 Systems (patches) per box, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Kremers Urba…
Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ZNN Antegrade Femoral Nail (ZNN AF). Orthopedic internal fixation device.
Zimmer, Inc.
Sorin Stockert Heater-Cooler 3T, 120 V / 60 Hz Temperature control for extracorporeal perfusion of durations up to 6 hours.
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Altiva / Exactech Spine, Large Set Screw, Catalog Number 28202, Lot Number AS05107. Intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal…
Exactech, Inc.
Autopen Classic Automatic insulin delivery pen, 3.0ml x 2 unit 2-42 units, AN3800, Lot 7JH, NDC 08470-3800-01, The product is a non-sterile automa…
Owen Mumford USA, Inc.
Abutment Retrieval Instrument Zirconia CC RP/WP, Article No. 37882 and Abutment Retrieval Kit, Article No. 37508 (Article No. 37882 was assembled in …
Nobel Biocare Usa Llc
Endophotocoagulation Delivery 4EP-1 of GYC-1000 Green Laser Photocoagulator System; GYC4EP-01 0W02 and GYC4EP-1 0Z20; The Nidek Green Laser Photo…
Nidek Inc
Apex ARC Hip Stem, HA Coated, Size 5; Product Code: HC-21005-HA Product Usage: The Apex ARC Hip Stem is the femoral component of a primary or rev…
Omnilife Science Inc.
Exactech Single Barrel Drill Guides The Single Barrel Drill Guide is a nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissu…
Exactech, Inc.
RadiForce GX540, 5MP Monochrome LCD Monitor, Part Code No. 0FTD1826A5, 0FTD1826B5, 0FTD1826C5, UPC 690592034752. This product is intended to be used…
Eizo Corporation
A.L.P.S., 3.5mm x 60 mm Cortical Locking Screw. Bone fixation screw
Biomet, Inc.
G7 Variant Elution Buffer HiS no. 1 (M) component of the Tosoh Automated Glycohemoglobin Analyzer HLC 723G7. Product Usage: G7 Variant Elution B…
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.
Sorin Stockert Heater-Cooler 3T, 230 V Temperature control for extracorporeal perfusion of durations up to 6 hours.
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Allofix Insertion Kit, 2.0 mm, Single Drill, Product Usage: MTF Surgical Instruments are designed for the specific needs of the orthopedic surge…
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Inc.
MOSAIQ Oncology Information System MOSAIQ is an oncology information system used to manage workflows for treatment planning and delivery. It support…
Elekta, Inc.
Exactech Ambassador Cervical Plate System The Exactech Ambassador Cervical Place System is intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2-T1) for the …
Exactech, Inc.
NDI Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres for Brainlab IGS (Image Guided Surgical) system. Product Usage: Disposable reflective marker spheres a…
Northern Digital Inc.
Reamer / Irrigator / Aspirator (RIA): RIA Drive Shafts, RIA Tube Assemblies, sterile, RIA Reamer Head, sterile (12.0mm-19.0mm); intended to clear th…
Synthes, Inc.
RadiForce RX650, 6MP Color LCD Monitor, Part Code No. 0FTD1957A5, 0FTD195B5, UPC 690592037203. This product is intended to be used in displaying and…
Eizo Corporation
NDI Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres for Brainlab IGS (Image Guided Surgery) system. Product Usage: Disposable reflective marker spheres are …
Northern Digital Inc.
Patient Handling System (Motion Control Software), Product Usage: Indicated for stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions…
Viewray Incorporated
Alere i flu, Alere i, Alere Influenza A & B; Part Number (PN) 425-024 The Alere" i Influenza A & B assay, performed on the Alere" i Instrument, is a…
Alere Scarborough, Inc. dba Binax, Inc.
RadiForce RX850, 8MP Color LCD Monitor, Part Code No. 0FTD1958A2, UPC 690592037180. This product is intended to be used in displaying and viewing di…
Eizo Corporation
Sorin Stockert Heater-Cooler 3T, 208 V / 60 Hz Temperature control for extracorporeal perfusion of durations up to 6 hours.
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Sorin Stockert Heater-Cooler 3T, 127 V / 60 Hz Temperature control for extracorporeal perfusion of durations up to 6 hours.
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
IMPAX Agility. IMPAX Agility when deployed as a departmental Picture Archiving and communications system (PACS) provides an interface for the acqu…
AGFA Healthcare Corp.
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Ronan Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Teavana Recalls Glass Pitchers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
KENWORTH 2011-2016: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
KENWORTH
KENWORTH 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
KENWORTH
PETERBILT 2012-2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT
Acorn Stairlifts Recalls Motorized Stair Lifts Due to Fall Hazard
Target Recalls Circo Night Lights Due to Fire Hazard
NISSAN 2015: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NISSAN
AUDI 2014-2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
AUDI
MAZDA 2007-2014: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
MAZDA
EKO Recalls Motion Sensor Trash Cans Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
MINI 2014-2015: STRUCTURE:BODY
MINI
Reliance Worldwide Recalls Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Devices Due to Scald Hazard
Reliance Worldwide Corp. of Atlanta, Ga.
Foil bags containing 2.2 lbs. each of pineapple flavored powder and sold under the Boba Direct, Inc. brand.
Boba Direct, Inc.
Foil bags containing 2.2 lbs. each of blueberry flavored powder and sold under the Boba Direct, Inc. brand.
Boba Direct, Inc.
Foil bags containing 2.2 lbs. each of mango flavored powder and sold under the Boba Direct, Inc. brand.
Boba Direct, Inc.
New Punjab Kaju (Kajoo) Fry is the Indian translation for Toasted Fried Cashews. Product is packaged in clear plastic container with a clear plastic …
New Punjab Sweets Inc.
Redwood Hill Farm Raw Milk Feta; Artisan Goat Cheese; Perishable, keep refrigerated. Ingredients: Raw goat milk, sea salt, Vegetarian enzyme, cultu…
Redwood Hill Farm
Extra Spicy Stir Fry Marinade BBQ Sauce, the Hungry Dragon brand, Net Wt. 22 oz (623 g), UPC 7-01505-61996-5. The label has the advisory statement…
Paradigm Foodworks, 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.