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2015 Recalls

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2015 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,953 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 9.47% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.8 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 160 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 5 critical, 38 moderate, and 7 lower-severity recalls. The page references 37 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 Devices (26), FDA Drug (12), NHTSA (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Lamivudine and Zidovudine Tablets USP 150mg/300mg 30 Unit Dose Blisters, Rx Only, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, O…

American Health Packaging

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 24, 2015

NEXIUM¿ (esomeprazole magnesium), Delayed-Release capsules, 20 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for AstraZeneca LLC, Wilmington, Distribute…

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

FDA Drug Low Jun 24, 2015

Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP, CII, 250 mcg/5 mL (50 mcg/mL) (0.05 mg/mL), Rx Only, For IV or IM Use Preservative Free, 25 X 5 mL Single Dose Vials per …

West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

FDA Drug Low Jun 24, 2015

Loratadine Orally Disintegrating Tablets USP, 10 mg, Antihistamine, Allergy Relief, 24 Hour, 30 Orally Disintegrating Tablets per blister pack, a) Di…

Ohm Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 24, 2015

Amlodipine besylate and Atorvastatin calcium tablets, 10mg/10mg, packaged in a)30-count bottle (NDC 43598-321-30), b) 90-count bottle (NDC 43598-321-…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 24, 2015

Foradil Aerolizer (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder) 12 mcg per capsule, 60 Capsules (Blister strips of 6) per pack. For inhalation use only, R…

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Famotidine Tablets, USP, 20 mg Tablets, Over the Counter, Made in India and labeled: a) freds Acid Controller, 25 Tablet Cartons, DISTRIBUTED BY: fre…

Allegiant Health

FDA Drug Low Jun 24, 2015

Amlodipine besylate and Atorvastatin calcium tablets, 10mg/40mg, 90-count bottle, Rx Only Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Bachupally…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 24, 2015

Amlodipine besylate and Atorvastatin calcium tablets, 5mg/40mg packaged in a)30-count bottle (NDC 43598-316-30), b) 90-count bottle (NDC 43598-316-90…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only, Mfd. By. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Bachupally 500 090 In…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets, USP, (valproic acid activity), 250 mg, 100 count (NDC 55111-533-01) and 500 count (NDC 55111-533-05) bott…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 24, 2015

Foradil Aerolizer (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder) 12 mcg per capsule, 12 Capsules (Blister strips of 6) per pack. For inhalation use only, R…

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

3.7mm Cannulated Locking Screws and 3.7mm Cannulated Conical Screws; . the Cannulated Screws are indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, a…

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Pull Reduction Device For 4.3mm Percutaneous Drill Guide; The pull reduction device with quick coupling is placed through the guide sleeve and plate …

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

BVI Custom Eyes¿ Ophthalmic Procedure Kits with the component -Devon Light Glove Part Number: 584671 Ophthalmic surgical kits

Beaver-Visitec International Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

T.A.L.O.N (Tactically Advanced Lifesaving Intraosseous Needle) 15G x 38.5 mm 10 NEEDLE SET STERILE EO Single Use Rx only Vidacare Corporation

Vidacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Navigation System II-Cart, 7700-100-000 with Articulated Arm Camera, 7700-103-001 and Articulated Arm Camera, 7700-103-001U Product Usage: The …

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Alaris PC unit model 8015, Infusion pump. software version 9.17 Product Usage: The Alaris PC unit is the central programming, monitoring and power…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Thoracic Grasper, 5 MM, for use with da Vinci S (IS2000) and SI (IS3000) Surgical Systems. Intended for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, includi…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

CADD¿- Solis Ambulatory Infusion Pump, Model 2111 & 2112, Version 1.0, Version 2.0 and Version 3.0 & Model 2120, Version 1.0. Provide measured d…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

ELI 380 Electrocardiograph. The ELI 380 is intended to be a high-performance, multichannel resting electrocardiograph. As a resting electrocardiogra…

Mortara Instrument, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jun 24, 2015

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD). Catalog #'s US: 1101 and 1103 / OUS: 1100,1101,1102,1104,1104JP and 1205. For use as a bridge-to-ca…

HeartWare Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

BVI Custom Eyes¿ Ophthalmic Procedure Kits with the component -Devon Light Glove Part Number: 584569 Ophthalmic surgical kits

Beaver-Visitec International Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

BD Viper LT System, catalog number 442839 when used in conjunction with the BD ProbeTec Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) Qx Assay (cat. #442959) and the BD…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

T/S2 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, AMUSA Sterile Field Flush Syringe, 10 mL in 12 mL Single Use Syringe, Rx only, Part no. 2S0706 Usage: Fl…

MRP, LLC dba AMUSA

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Vanguard M Unicondylar Tibial Trial For use during knee joint replacement.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

CLEARSIGN II Amplifier for LABSYSTEM PRO EP Recording System, 120 channels, using firmware version 2.08. The channel numbers in the amplifier are as…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

BVI Custom Eyes¿ Ophthalmic Procedure Kits with the component -Devon Light Glove Part Number: 584648 Ophthalmic surgical kits

Beaver-Visitec International Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

BVI Custom Eyes¿ Ophthalmic Procedure Kits with the component -Devon Light Glove Part Number: 584676 Ophthalmic surgical kits

Beaver-Visitec International Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Neusoft NeuViz 64 Multi-slice CT Scanner System

Neusoft Medical System Co

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Amerigel Hydrogel Gauze Dressing 2 x 2, A5002. Wound Management.

Amerx Health Care Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

BVI Custom Eyes¿ Ophthalmic Procedure Kits with the component -Devon Light Glove Part Number: 584649 Ophthalmic surgical kits

Beaver-Visitec International Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

MILEX OMNIFLEX DIAPHRAGM SIZE 80 Model: MXWF80

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Medtronic Passive Planar Blunt Probe Part Number 960-556, also included in Part Number Kits: 9732540, 9732622, 9733174, 9733935. As part of kits, the…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Integra Camino Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Catheter with Licox IMC Bolt Fitting, Catalog No. 110-4L The Camino Intracranial Pressure Monitoring…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Philips Ultrasound, Model Q-Station, with software version 3 or higher, Catalog number: 795088; Part Number: 989605382391 Q-Station is applicatio…

Philips Ultrasound, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

I-Portal¿ NOTC and VNG; a device used to measure, record, or visually display the involuntary movements (nystagmus) of the eyeball, indicated for use…

Neuro Kinetics, Inc.

CPSC Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Bicycles with SR Suntour Bicycle Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Crash Hazard

SR Suntour North America, of Vancouver, Wash. (bicycle forks)

CPSC Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jun 24, 2015

School Specialty Recalls NeoRok Stools Due to Fall Hazard

School Specialty, Inc. of Greenville, Wisc.

NHTSA Critical Jun 24, 2015

FORD 2014-2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FORD

NHTSA Moderate Jun 24, 2015

FORD 2015: SEAT BELTS

FORD

NHTSA Critical Jun 23, 2015

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2008-2013: SEAT BELTS

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC

NHTSA Critical Jun 22, 2015

INTERNATIONAL 2011-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA Critical Jun 22, 2015

JEEP 2014-2015: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

JEEP

CPSC Moderate Jun 19, 2015

Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Recalled by PetSmart Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China

FDA Food Moderate Jun 17, 2015

RN BlueChip: Glutamine, L-Glutamine Powder, 400 grams, Distributed by Reaction Nutrition, Carnegie, PA

Reaction Nutrition LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 17, 2015

250cc White Plastic Container containing 120 capsules, labeled Natural Creations New Zealand Colostrum, Colostrum Supplement, MFG. FOR: Natural Creat…

Natural Creations Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 17, 2015

REACTION RECOR: Pre Action- 336g Glacier Blue, Distributed by Reaction Nutrition, Carnegie, PA

Reaction Nutrition LLC

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2015