2015 Product Recalls (8,173)

2015 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 8,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 7.83% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA 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 164 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 10 critical, 39 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (24), FDA Devices (11), NHTSA (8), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

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FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

30inch Dual Port/Single Bladder Disposable Tourniquet Cuff with PLC, Zimmer Surgical, Inc. Tourniquets are intended to be used by qualified medical professionals to exert enough pressure on the arterial blood flow in a limb to produce a bloodless operating field. Single bladder tourniquet cuffs are generally used for operations lasting less than 90 minutes.

Zimmer Surgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Titan Spine Endoskeleton Locking Bone Screw Assembly, which is part of the Endoskeleton TCS Interbody Fusion Device, spinal implant. Part Numbers / Product Description: 5302-3514 / 03.5 x 14mm Locking Screws; 5302-3516 / 03.5 x 16mm Locking Screws; 502-3518 / 03.5 x 18mm Locking Screws; 5302-3814 / 03.8 x 14mm Locking Screws; 5302-3816 / 03.8 x 16 mm Locking Screws; 5302-3818 / 03.8 x 18mm Locking Screws.

TITAN SPINE, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Axiom Artis systems, dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Procedures that can be performed include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Synthes Battery Power Line II Oscillator Model 530.710, orthopedic surgical power tool.

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Biograph mCT Flow Edge-4R, Model Number 10528955

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Merge Hemo, 9.10, 9.20.0, 9.20.1,9.20.2, 9.30, 9.40.0, 9.40.1, 9.40.2 with Massimo PHASEIN End Tidal CO2 (EtCO2) module. Merge Hemo (formerly named HeartSuite Hemodynamics) monitors, measures, and records physiologic data from a human patient undergoing a cardiac catheterization procedure.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Medtronic Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, Part Number 9733068 - Passive Biopsy Needle Kit. The image guided Passive Biopsy Needle is an accessory instrument with the StealthStation System. The Biopsy Needle is intended to be used for stereotaxy biopsy of brain tissue.

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

GE Healthcare, Signa Infinity MR System; Signa MR/i MR System; SmartSpeed; EchoSpeed Plus; HighSpeed Plus, Signa Infinity MR System with EXCITE Technology, Excite II, Signa 3T Infinity with Excite, Signa Excite 1.5T and Signa Excite 3T, Signa Excite HD, Signa HD 1.5T and Signa HD 3.0T, Signa HDx, Signa HDxt, Signa HDi. Whole body magnetic resonance diagnostic imaging scanners.

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems utilizing the 18L6 HD and/or 6C1 HD biopsy guidelines 6C1HD - model numbers: 10442008 6C1HD Needle Guide, S3000; 10440586 6C1 HD Biopsy Guide, S2000 18L6 - model numbers: 10442007 18L6 Biopsy Guide, S3000 10044200 S2000 Biopsy Starter Kit, 18L6 HD 10855189 18L6 HD Biopsy Starter Kit, S1000 Radiology: The ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Biograph mCT X-4R, Model Number 10248670

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

18inch Dual Port/Single Bladder Disposable Tourniquet Cuff, Zimmer Surgical, Inc. Tourniquets are intended to be used by qualified medical professionals to exert enough pressure on the arterial blood flow in a limb to produce a bloodless operating field. Single bladder tourniquet cuffs are generally used for operations lasting less than 90 minutes.

Zimmer Surgical Inc

CPSC No agency class Aug 12, 2015

Non-Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: FOOD CLUB 12/12OZ AMER FAT FREE YELLOW, 3680045432. SHOPPRITE 12/12OZ AMER FAT FREE YLW, 4119045837. MEIJER 12/12 OZ AMERICAN FAT FREE COLOR, 4125056702. SCHNUCKS 12/12OZ AMER FAT FREE YLW, 4131858109.

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

2015 Recall Year Insight

Synthes Battery Power Line II Oscillator Model 530.710, orthopedic surgical power tool.

Biograph mCT Flow Edge-4R, Model Number 10528955

Merge Hemo, 9.10, 9.20.0, 9.20.1,9.20.2, 9.30, 9.40.0, 9.40.1, 9.40.2 with Massimo PHASEIN End Tidal CO2 (EtCO2) module. Merge Hemo (formerly named HeartSuite Hemodynamics) monitors, measures, and records physiologic data from a human patient undergoing a cardiac catheterization procedure.

Medtronic Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, Part Number 9733068 - Passive Biopsy Needle Kit. The image guided Passive Biopsy Needle is an accessory instrument with the StealthStation System. The Biopsy Needle is intended to be used for stereotaxy biopsy of brain tissue.

Biograph mCT X-4R, Model Number 10248670

Flowers By Zoe Recalls Girls Striped Hoodie and Neon Tie Dye Jacket Due to Strangulation Hazard

JEEP 2014: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

JEEP 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CYBERSECURITY

NISSAN 2012-2015: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Breezer Recalls Downtown Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Pedals Can Come Off

MERCEDES-BENZ 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Create Common Good Recalls Jambalaya Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

SUBARU 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

NISSAN 2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

CHEVROLET 2010: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Victor&#039;s Market Company Recalls Chicken Products Due to Misbranding

Precious Cargo Recalls Infant One-Piece Garments Due to Choking Hazard

The Children's Place Recalls Boys' Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard

VOLVO 2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: BORDEN 12/13.12OZ DTT AMERICAN CHEDDAR PROD, 45110155767.3 .

Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: BORDEN 12/8OZ SWISS SINGLES CHEESE PROD WHT, 5300000682.

Non-Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: FOOD CLUB 12/12OZ AMER FAT FREE YELLOW, 3680045432. SHOPPRITE 12/12OZ AMER FAT FREE YLW, 4119045837. MEIJER 12/12 OZ AMERICAN FAT FREE COLOR, 4125056702. SCHNUCKS 12/12OZ AMER FAT FREE YLW, 4131858109.

Imitation Pasteurized Process Cheese Food: SANDWICH MATE 24/6.56OZ IMITATION WHITE, 7103026288. VALU TIME 12/10.67 OZ AMER IMITATION WHITE, 1122509215. SANDWICH MATE 12/8OZ AMER IMITATION PASTEURIZED PROCCESS.99 WHITE, 7103025055.

Fat Free Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: HYVEE 12/12OZ FAT FREE SWISS CHS, 7545009327. BORDEN 12/12OZ SWISS FAT FREE WHT, 5300000679.

RACHAEL'S GOURMET Candy Necklaces, Net Wt. 1.95 oz.; UPC: 0-77449-50452-9

SHOP RITE 12/12OZ AMER NON-FAT WHITE, 4119045823

Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: .BORDEN 12/10.67OZ GRILLED CHEESE MELTS YLW PP2.99, 5300000429. BORDEN 12/12OZ GRILLED CHEESE MELTS YLW, 5300000436. BORDEN 48/12 OZ GRILLED CHEESE MELTS , 5300000436.

Flavored Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: COBURN FARMS 12/12OZ SINGLES PEPPER JACK WHT,.5193315780.

Fat Free Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: BORDEN 12/12OZ SHARP CHEDDAR FAT FREE YLW, 5300000678.

Fat Free Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY 12/10.7OZ SINGLES WHITE AMERICAN, FF IWS AMER PROC WHT, 4130300848. BORDEN 12/12OZ AMERICAN FAT FREE WHT, 5300001675.

Imitation Pasteurized Process Cheese Food: SANDWICH MATE 12/10.67OZ SINGLES, SWISS IMIT WHT, 7103025172. VALU TIME 12/10.67OZ SWISS Flavored sandwich slices, IMIT WHT, 1122502481. Sandwich MATE 12/8OZ SWISS flavor singles, IMIT PP.99 WHT, 7103025175

White Cheddar Flavor Cheese Alternative: SOYA KAAS 12/8OZ WHITE CHEDDAR FLAVOR SLICES, 7801600478.

American Pasteurized Cheese Product: VALU TIME 12/12OZ AMERICAN SLICES CHEESE PRODUCT YLW, 1122502996.

Swiss Style Cheese Alternative: LISANATTI FOODS, SOY- SATION 12/8OZ SWISS STYLE SLICES, 4529680255.

Nut Free Pesto, packaged in a institutional size 28 lbs. and 30 lbs. container, sold under brand Rising Sun Farms, UPC 0 18646 48075 9

Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: BORDEN 12/12OZ 2% PEPPER JACK WHITE, 5300000619.

Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: BORDEN 12/8OZ LACTOSE FREE AMER YLW, 5300000902.

Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: MEIJER 12/12OZ 2PCT AMER YLW,4125005136. ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY 12/10.7 OZ 2% AMER PROC YLW, 4130300844. BORDEN 12/6.56OZ 2% AMER YLW, 5300000605. BORDEN 12/10.67OZ 2% AMER SINGLES,2.99, 5300000693. HARRIS TEETER 12/12OZ 2% AMER YLW, 7203660084.

Flavored Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: MEIJER 12/12OZ MONTEREY PEPPER JACK SINGLES PASTEURIZED PREPARED CHEESE PRODUCT,1928313223.

Imitation Pasteurized Process Cheese Food: BORDEN SUCREM 12/16.4OZ SANDWICH SLICES, AMER IMIT, 451101550735. COUNTRY FARE 12/10.67OZ AMERICAN SANDWICH SLICES, IMIT SINGLE, 7545089000

Fat Free Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: BORDEN 12/12OZ FF PEPPER JACK WHT, 5300000680..

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Victor's Market Company Recalls Chicken Products Due to Misbranding