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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 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

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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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Energy FX: a) original Aluminum (100-3A) b) sleek (adult and kid & pet) (100-3B)

Basic Reset Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1-1100101,DRILL BIT Diameter 8 MM L.180 MM TIN COATED- QUICK CONNECT, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568039603

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-93503US, ANKLE TRANSFIX PIN STERILE KIT, UDI: (01)18054242511304

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Aequalis Ascend Flex Humeral Stem: Part Number UDI DWF601A 3700386944475 DWF601B 3700386944482 DWF601C 3700386944499 DWF602A 3700386944505 DWF6…

Tornier, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

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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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-91647UE, UE XCALIBER ANKLE COMPLETE KIT, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18032937169719

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-93502US, TIBIA FEMUR DIAPHYSEAL STERILE KIT, UDI: (01)18054242S511298

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-93502, LOWER LIMB DIAPHYSEAL STERILE KIT, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18033509859915

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-92504, PREFIX II ANKLE COMPLETE KIT STERILE, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18033509855979

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

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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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-36501, RADIOLUCENT WRIST FIXATOR KIT COMPLETE SYSTEM- STERILE, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18032568861648

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-93504, ELBOW STERILE KIT, UDI: (01)18054242511533

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-92503, PREFIX II DIAPHYSEAL COMPLETE KIT STERILE LONG SCREWS, RX ONLY, UDI: (01) 18033509855962

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ProtectIV¿ Plus Safety IV Catheter, sterile. Packaged in a pouch and than into an inner carton.

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-93501US, PELVIS STERILE KIT, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)180S4242S11281

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1-1100301,DRILL BIT Diameter 3.2 MM L. 200 MM TIN COATED- QUICK CONNECT, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18033509856075

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-91647, US XCALIBER ANKLE COMPLETE KIT, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18032937167791

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CPSC Moderate Nov 20, 2019

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

CPSC Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Deck Source Recalls Cutek Proclean Due to Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirements; Risk of Poisoning

Chemisys International Pty Ltd, of Australia

CPSC Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Grace Digital Recalls EcoBoulder Speakers That Can Overcharge and Burst; Impact Hazard

NHTSA Critical Nov 20, 2019

CHEVROLET 2019: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

CHEVROLET

CPSC Moderate Nov 19, 2019

Flying Tiger Copenhagen Recalls Crocodile Candleholders Due to Fire Hazard

Tiger Retail East Coast LLC, of New York

CPSC Moderate Nov 19, 2019

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.

NHTSA Critical Nov 18, 2019

BMW 2015-2019: CHILD SEAT

BMW

NHTSA Critical Nov 18, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Nov 15, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Nov 15, 2019

RAM 2015-2018: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

RAM

NHTSA Critical Nov 15, 2019

FIAT 2012-2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

FIAT

CPSC Moderate Nov 14, 2019

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis.

CPSC Moderate Nov 14, 2019

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

CPSC Moderate Nov 14, 2019

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.

NHTSA Critical Nov 14, 2019

CHEVROLET,GMC 2019-2020: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Nov 14, 2019

DODGE,JEEP 2011-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DODGE,JEEP

NHTSA Critical Nov 14, 2019

RAM 2019: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

RAM

FDA Food Moderate Nov 13, 2019

Sweet Smiles brand Select Dark Chocolate with Orange Peel Bar in 3.5 oz. foil wrapper packaging.

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Low Nov 13, 2019

La Samaritana Tortillas (Harina de Trigo) 8/12-12" Reg Rojo

Productos La Samaritana, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 13, 2019

Season s Choice (Aldi) Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries) (frozen): 16 ounce bags; Item number: 072930-20 Product …

Wawona Frozen Foods Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 13, 2019

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

FDA Food Critical Nov 13, 2019

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

FDA Food Critical Nov 13, 2019

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

FDA Food Critical Nov 13, 2019

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.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 13, 2019

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

FDA Food Critical Nov 13, 2019

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.

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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.