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2015 Recalls

8,016 recalls · Page 97 of 161

2015 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 8,016 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 7.88% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.0 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 161 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 19 critical, 30 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 36 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 35 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (16), NHTSA (15), FDA Food (13), 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 Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

LCS COMPLETE RPS Femoral Implants, various sizes and orientation. Knee prosthesis component for orthopedic surgery.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

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

FDA Devices Low Jun 3, 2015

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Liquid Waste Bottle, Catalog#10291587. The Immulite 2000 systems are continuous random-access instruments that perform chemiluminescent immunoassa…

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Medtronic SynchroMed II Implantable Infusion Pumps, models 8637-20 and 8637-40. Sterile. Product Usage: The implantable Medtronic SynchroMed II …

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

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

CPSC Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Apple Recalls Beats Pill XL Portable Wireless Speakers Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA Critical Jun 3, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2007-2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical Jun 3, 2015

VOLVO 2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

VOLVO

NHTSA Critical Jun 3, 2015

LEXUS 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

LEXUS

NHTSA Critical Jun 3, 2015

FORD,MAZDA,MERCURY 2001-2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

FORD,MAZDA,MERCURY

CPSC Moderate Jun 2, 2015

A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

A.O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.

CPSC Moderate Jun 2, 2015

ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability

Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany

NHTSA Critical Jun 2, 2015

FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY 2011-2013: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY

NHTSA Critical Jun 2, 2015

FORD 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FORD

NHTSA Moderate Jun 2, 2015

CHRYSLER,DODGE,MITSUBISHI 2000-2005: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

CHRYSLER,DODGE,MITSUBISHI

NHTSA Critical Jun 2, 2015

MITSUBISHI 2006-2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

MITSUBISHI

NHTSA Critical May 29, 2015

INTERNATIONAL 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

INTERNATIONAL

CPSC Moderate May 28, 2015

Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Fury Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards

CPSC Moderate May 28, 2015

Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC Moderate May 28, 2015

Nantucket Distributing Recalls Mason Jar Night Light Due to Burn Hazard

NHTSA Critical May 28, 2015

CHEVROLET,GMC 2007-2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical May 28, 2015

SAAB,SUBARU 2003-2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

SAAB,SUBARU

NHTSA Critical May 28, 2015

FORD 2004-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

FORD

NHTSA Critical May 28, 2015

ACURA,HONDA 2001-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

ACURA,HONDA

NHTSA Critical May 28, 2015

FORD 2005-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

FORD

NHTSA Critical May 28, 2015

BMW 2002-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW

FDA Food Moderate May 27, 2015

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

FDA Food Critical May 27, 2015

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

FDA Food Moderate May 27, 2015

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

FDA Food Critical May 27, 2015

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.

FDA Food Moderate May 27, 2015

La Fe Green Hot Sauce, 5.6 Fl. Oz. - 165 mL, Imported by: G & T Foods, Inc., Moonachie, N.J. 07074, Distributed by: LA FE Foods, Product of Columbia,…

Le Fe Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 27, 2015

Raw Pine Nuts sold in the following brands and package sizes: -Good Sense 3 oz. (85g) bag UPC 30243-86681, -Good Sense 4 oz. (113g) bag, UPC …

Waymouth Farms, Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 27, 2015

BRIDGE CITY Baking gluten free Cherry Crumble Pie. This product is frozen ready to bake. Net Wt 24oz UPC 0 91037 54455 1

Bridge City Baking LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 27, 2015

7 -Layer Bar, 7-ounce(200 gram) flexible plastic wrap with adhesive-backed label.

Alpine Bistro & Bakery Company

FDA Food Moderate May 27, 2015

Simply Balanced Organic Chopped Spinach NET WT 10 OZ (283g) steam-in-bag Needs to be fully cooked Keep frozen

Superior Foods

FDA Food Critical May 27, 2015

Deer Cumin Powder Packed for Best Foods Inc., Edison, NJ 08817 a) 7 oz. UPC 71476027497 b) 14 oz..UPC 714760027503 Not all packages are marke…

Best Foods NJ, Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 27, 2015

Spinach; Packaging configurations per case: One 4 pound bag; Four 2.5 bags; Four 1 pound bags;

Taylor Fresh Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 27, 2015

Today's Harvest(TM) Field Peas w/Snaps, GRADE A SELECT, NET WT. 2 LBS., (907 g), KEEP FROZEN, packed by Greystone Foods, LLC, Birmingham, Alabama 352…

Greystone Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 27, 2015

BRIDGE CITY Baking gluten free Apple Crumble Pie. This product is frozen ready to bake. Net Wt 24oz UPC 0 91037 54453 7 Label is orange and m…

Bridge City Baking 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

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2015 across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.