PlainRecalls

2019 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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2019 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,480 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2019. That represents about 7.35% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 20.5 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 150 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 2019.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 3 critical, 47 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 16 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (40), CPSC (6), NHTSA (4), 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 2019 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 Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

WECK AutoEndo5, Automatic Hem-O-Lok Clip Applier, REF AE05ML Automatic Endoscopic Surgical Ligating Clip Appliers are delivery devices for Hem-o…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls Catalogue Number CQ5051

Randox Laboratories, Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Monarch, Aspirating Biopsy Needle, REF: MBR-000012, Rx Only, UDI: B634MBR0000120

AURIS HEALTH INC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

XCELA, 8F SINGLE PLASTIC PORT FILLED, VALVED, UPN H965440400, Cat. No. 44-040 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for admi…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Blanketrol II Hyper-Hypothermia System, Models 222R and 222S - Product Usage: The system is composed of a heater, a compressor, a circulating pump a…

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

MEDICOM SAFEMASK PREMIER PLUS ASTM LEVEL 2 MASKS, Item Code 2040

AMD Medicom Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

GelPOINT Path Transanal Procedural Pack with Epix Electrosurgical L-Hook with Smoke Evacuation, 4x5.5cm and 5mm x 42cm REF TA211 Product Usage: T…

Applied Medical Resources Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls Catalogue Number CQ5052.

Randox Laboratories, Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

BIOFLO 8F SINGLE PLASTIC NON-FILLED; VALVED, UPN H965440210, Cat. No. 44-021 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for admin…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

MEDICOM SAFEMASK PREMIER PLUS ASTM LEVEL 3 MASKS, Item Code 2042

AMD Medicom Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Neocis Guidance System Fiducial Array - Product Usage: The Neocis Guidance System (NGS) is a computerized navigational system intended to provide ass…

Neocis Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Epix Electrosurgical Probes with Smoke Evacuation, Angled L-Hook Tip, 5mm x 42 cm REF CW002 QTY: 1 - Product Usage: The Epix Electrosurgical Prob…

Applied Medical Resources Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Guardia Access Embryo Transfer Catheter is used for transferring IVF embryos into the uterine cavity.

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Starburst Talon Semi-Flex Electrosurgical Device, Part Number H7877001028451 incorrectly labelled as Starburst MRI Semi-Flex Electrosurgical Device, …

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

AutoMate 1250, Sorter with Aliquot Module - UDI: 15099590364106; Model #ODL25125 Automate 2550, High Speed Sorter with Aliquot Module - UDI: 150995…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

CPSC Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Stanley Black & Decker Recalls Wooden Handle Nailing Hammer Due to Injury Hazard

NHTSA Critical Nov 27, 2019

BMW,TOYOTA 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

BMW,TOYOTA

CPSC Moderate Nov 26, 2019

Mark Feldstein & Associates Recalls Stacked Gourd Jack-O-Lantern Decorations Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC Moderate Nov 26, 2019

Recalled Products Sold by T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods After Recalls Were Announced

CPSC Moderate Nov 26, 2019

Yamaha Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Shizuoka Japan

NHTSA Critical Nov 26, 2019

BMW 2000-2001: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW

NHTSA Critical Nov 26, 2019

BMW 2000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW

NHTSA Moderate Nov 26, 2019

VOLVO 2011-2017: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

VOLVO

CPSC Moderate Nov 21, 2019

RESURRECTIONbeauty Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

RESURRECTIONbeauty, of Holmen, Wis.

CPSC Moderate Nov 21, 2019

SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard

Calzaturificio S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A., of Italy

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 2019

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 2019 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 July 2026.