2019 Recalls
7,480 recalls · Page 21 of 150
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 15 critical, 34 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (24), NHTSA (9), FDA Food (9), 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.
ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1100201, drill bit diameter 4.8 MM LENGTH 240 MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568031867
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Energy FX: a) original Aluminum (100-3A) b) sleek (adult and kid & pet) (100-3B)
Basic Reset Inc.
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ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-93503US, ANKLE TRANSFIX PIN STERILE KIT, UDI: (01)18054242511304
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Aequalis Ascend Flex Humeral Stem: Part Number UDI DWF601A 3700386944475 DWF601B 3700386944482 DWF601C 3700386944499 DWF602A 3700386944505 DWF6…
Tornier, Inc
ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1-1100201,DRILL BIT Diameter .4,8 MM L.240 MM TIN COATED - QUICK CONNECT, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18033509856068
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ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-91647UE, UE XCALIBER ANKLE COMPLETE KIT, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18032937169719
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ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-93502US, TIBIA FEMUR DIAPHYSEAL STERILE KIT, UDI: (01)18054242S511298
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ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-93502, LOWER LIMB DIAPHYSEAL STERILE KIT, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18033509859915
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ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-92504, PREFIX II ANKLE COMPLETE KIT STERILE, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18033509855979
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ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 11007, drill bit diameter 4.8 MM LENGTH 280 MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568031959
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Lemon Prep: MD0019T - 4 oz tubes MD0019--SUP - Single Use Cups Skin preparation used to enhance signal quality of patient recording electrodes (…
Carroll-Baccari, Inc.
TriMed Olecranon Hook Plate, Lt, 6-Holes, REF: OHOOKL-6, Non-Sterile, RX only, (01) 00842188101281 - Product Usage: The OHOOKL is a semi-tubular des…
TriMed Inc.
ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-36501, RADIOLUCENT WRIST FIXATOR KIT COMPLETE SYSTEM- STERILE, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18032568861648
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CORFLO* Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Kit, Labeled as CORFLO* PEG Kit with ENFit Connector. 2 units per case The devices could be bra…
Avanos Medical, Inc.
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ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-92503, PREFIX II DIAPHYSEAL COMPLETE KIT STERILE LONG SCREWS, RX ONLY, UDI: (01) 18033509855962
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ProtectIV¿ Plus Safety IV Catheter, sterile. Packaged in a pouch and than into an inner carton.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
CORFLO* Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Kit, Labeled as CORFLO* PEG Kit. 2 units per case The devices could be branded as Halyard Healt…
Avanos Medical, Inc.
2.4mm x 2.5 Fluted Pin Pouch; Catalog Number: 351-90-22; Orthopedic surgical instrument used in the implantation of the Vantage Total Ankle System -…
Exactech, Inc.
ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-93501US, PELVIS STERILE KIT, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)180S4242S11281
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TriMed Wrist Hook Dorsal Impactor, REF IMPCT-WHD; and TriMed Wrist Hook Volar Impactor, REF IMPCT-WHV, both nonsterile, Rx, The firm name on the lab…
TriMed Inc.
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B&B Acquisition Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
B&B Acquisition, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Deck Source Recalls Cutek Proclean Due to Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
Chemisys International Pty Ltd, of Australia
Grace Digital Recalls EcoBoulder Speakers That Can Overcharge and Burst; Impact Hazard
CHEVROLET 2019: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
CHEVROLET
Flying Tiger Copenhagen Recalls Crocodile Candleholders Due to Fire Hazard
Tiger Retail East Coast LLC, of New York
United National Closeout Stores Recalls Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile Hazard; Devices Sold at Burlington Stores After 2014 Recall
UNCS, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
BMW 2015-2019: CHILD SEAT
BMW
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MERCEDES-BENZ
RAM 2015-2018: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
RAM
FIAT 2012-2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
FIAT
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis.
Kenmore Microwave Ovens Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Made by Guangdong Galanz; Sold Exclusively at Sears and Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores
Galanz Guangdong Microwave Electrical Appliances Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of China
Quest Products Recalls ALOCANE Emergency Burn Pads Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Quest Products LLC, of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
CHEVROLET,GMC 2019-2020: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
CHEVROLET,GMC
DODGE,JEEP 2011-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DODGE,JEEP
RAM 2019: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
RAM
Sweet Smiles brand Select Dark Chocolate with Orange Peel Bar in 3.5 oz. foil wrapper packaging.
Dollar General Corporation
La Samaritana Tortillas (Harina de Trigo) 8/12-12" Reg Rojo
Productos La Samaritana, Inc.
Season s Choice (Aldi) Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries) (frozen): 16 ounce bags; Item number: 072930-20 Product …
Wawona Frozen Foods Inc.
Whole Foods Market White Parkerhouse Rolls PLU 49557 NET WT. 0 lb 12 oz (340g) packaged in a clear plastic bag 12 rolls per bag
Whole Foods Market
Lemon Dessert Bars packaged under Schwartz Brothers Bakery brand in a 11.6 oz (328g), kraft packaging with UPC 7 17887 65163 7. The label is read …
Schwartz Brothers Restaurants dba Schwartz Brothers Bakery
Schwan's Garlic Herb Shrimp NET WT 16 oz. (1 lb.) Keep Frozen Cook Thoroughly Distributed By: Schwan's Home Service, Inc. Marshall. MN 56258 UPC…
Fisherman's Pride Processor, Inc. dba Neptune Foods
Wedge Chicken Salad, Tuscan Sun brand, is a ready to eat sandwich. Net wt. 9.3 oz (263g). UPC 0 43701 01426 6. Product was distributed frozen or…
Jumbo Foods, Inc.
Kroger Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon Boneless, Frozen, Raw, Skin-on, not ready to eat (NRTE), individually vacuum packed in a 12 oz retail plastic bag. …
Cold Locker Processing LLC
Chipotle Chicken Salad, Tuscan Sun brand, is a ready to eat sandwich. Net wt. 9.3 oz (263g). UPC 0 43701 01415 0. Product was distributed frozen…
Jumbo Foods, Inc.
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 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.