2015 Recalls
7,953 recalls · Page 96 of 160
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 15 critical, 33 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 37 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), NHTSA (13), CPSC (6), 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.
D2-40 (Lymphatic Marker); For In Vitro Diagnostic; Catalog number: PM266AA Product Usage: In Vitro Diagnostic Use.: a mouse monoclonal antibody …
Biocare Medical, LLC
CareFusion AVEA ventilator, all models. Product Usage: A continuous ventilator (respirator), intended to mechanically control or assist patient b…
Carefusion 211 Inc dba Carefusion
Brilliance CT 6 Air. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray …
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
SIEMENS Luminos Agile Max; a universal imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies. Using either film cassettes or a digital mobile flat…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
EXPEDIUM Spine System/Synapse System; MODEL: EXPEDIUM Offset Conical Lock Nut 8mm, CATALOG NO. : 1754-91-150, UDI NUMBER (if applicable): GTIN: 10705…
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Liquid Waste Bottle Kit, Catalog#10386287. The Immulite 2000 and 2000 XPi systems are continuous random-access instruments that perform chemilumin…
Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics
Catalys Precision Laser System-Catalys - U - US product; Catalys-1 - International product; software version 3.00.05 The OptiMedica Catalys Precis…
Optimedica Corporation
Brilliance CT 64. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray tra…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Quadrox-iD Adult Diffusion Membrane Oxygenator Product Usage: The Quadrox-iD Adult Diffusion Membrane Oxygenator is intended for use in an extrac…
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
SOMATOM Emotion 16, the intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray tran…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
SOMATOM Perspective; the intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray tra…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
SMARTABLATE RF Generator System, Catalog No. M490006, M490007, M4900106, and M4900107. Product Usage: The use of the SMART ABLATE Generator and a…
Biosense Webster, Inc.
LCS COMPLETE RPS Femoral Implants, various sizes and orientation. Knee prosthesis component for orthopedic surgery.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
EliteCore Full Core Biopsy Device. EliteCore 18G, 20cm with and without HiLiter tip, 15 cm with and without HiLiter tip, and 10 cm with and without …
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstructi…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Ingenuity CT. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmi…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Alere i Influenza A & B Product Usage: The Alere i Influenza A and B assay, performed on the Alere i Instrument, is a rapid molecular in vitro di…
Alere Scarborough, Inc. dba Binax, Inc.
HLS/HIT Set Advanced with Bioline and/or Softline Coating Console Product Usage: HLS/HIT Set Advanced: The CARDIO HELP System in configuration …
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
Volk 25D Large Clear BIO Lens with case UPC: 8 11608 01010 6, VOLK OPTICAL INC. The Volk Optical BIO Lenses are intended for visualization during di…
Volk Optical Inc
SIEMENS Axiom Luminos dRF Max, a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies. Using a digital flat detector, it can…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Liquid Waste Bottle, Catalog#10291587. The Immulite 2000 systems are continuous random-access instruments that perform chemiluminescent immunoassa…
Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics
RaySearch RayStation 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0; Radiation Therapy Treatment Product Usage: RayStation is a software system designed for treatment pl…
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
SIEMENS Uroskop Omnia Max ; a solid state detector fluoroscopic X-Ray system, primarily for urological applications (functional x-ray diagnostic, end…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
MX8000 Dualv. EXP, 728130. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of …
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Ingenuity TF Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), 882380, Philips Medical Systems. The device is a diagnostic …
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Medtronic SynchroMed II Implantable Infusion Pumps, models 8637-20 and 8637-40. Sterile. Product Usage: The implantable Medtronic SynchroMed II …
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Brilliance CT 40. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray tra…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Apple Recalls Beats Pill XL Portable Wireless Speakers Due to Fire Hazard
FREIGHTLINER 2007-2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FREIGHTLINER
LEXUS 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
LEXUS
FORD,MAZDA,MERCURY 2001-2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
FORD,MAZDA,MERCURY
A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
A.O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany
FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY 2011-2013: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY
FORD 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FORD
CHRYSLER,DODGE,MITSUBISHI 2000-2005: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CHRYSLER,DODGE,MITSUBISHI
MITSUBISHI 2006-2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MITSUBISHI
INTERNATIONAL 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
INTERNATIONAL
Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Fury Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards
Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
Nantucket Distributing Recalls Mason Jar Night Light Due to Burn Hazard
CHEVROLET,GMC 2007-2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CHEVROLET,GMC
FORD 2004-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
FORD
ACURA,HONDA 2001-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
ACURA,HONDA
FORD 2005-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
FORD
BMW 2002-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW
BRIDGE CITY Baking gluten free Marionberry Crumble Pie. This product is frozen ready to bake. Net Wt 24oz UPC 0 91037 54454 4
Bridge City Baking LLC
Black & White Mini Cookies, Net Wt. 2 oz. (56 g), SKU 408785, UPC code 833282000495, Manufactured for: Starbucks Coffee Company, Seattle, WA --- The …
Sweet Sam's Baking Company, LLC
Today's Harvest(TM) Broccoli Florets, GRADE A SELECT, NET WT. 2 LBS., (907 g), KEEP FROZEN, packed by Greystone Foods, LLC, Birmingham, Alabama 35209
Greystone Foods LLC
The product comes in a 4-ounce clear plastic tear-strip enclosed container. The pine nuts are sold in store Produce Departments with a clear package …
Superior Nut & Candy Dist. Co.
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 — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2015
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.