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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 12 critical, 37 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 39 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), NHTSA (11), CPSC (3), 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.

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FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer, (SW) version V1.19.0 and V1.19.2 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11066000

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

IMRIS MR/X-ray head fixation device, Model HFD200

Deerfield Imaging, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

EXACTAMIX Empty EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) TPN Bag with the following product code and sizes: 1. H938737, 250mL; 2. H938738, 500mL; 3.…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Sterile Co-Flex NL 3" - Product Usage: Single Use secondary wound dressing or compression wrap.

Andover Healthcare Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

GRIPPER Needles sold individually. Labeled as the following item descriptions: 1. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X 1" (25MM), 12/BX; 2. NDL, GRIPPER, 2…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
FDA Devices Low Oct 30, 2019

OptiLITE, Products for Laser Surgery, Model # CGH1080F, 800 micron single-use holmium fiber assembly with flat tip, Lot Number 21144, Sterilized by S…

Xintec Corp
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Rifton TRAM Standard Base, SKU K310, powered lift device

Community Products, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Sterile Co-Flex LF2 3" - Product Usage: Single Use secondary wound dressing or compression wrap

Andover Healthcare Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Patient Data Manager, Model/Catalogue Numbers: 25100-09 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.1.1LICENSE ONLY 25100-10 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.2.0 LICENSE ON…

Brainlab AG
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Torrent Suite Dx Software Version (IUO) 5.2 Catalog Number: A29225 OEM Customer Software: Sentosa SQ Suite Software v5.6.9

Life Technologies Holdings Pte Ltd
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Mammomat Revelation with software version VC10 and Biopsy Option Intended Use: For mammography exams, screening, diagnostics, biopsies and dual en…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Sterile Co-Flex Med 3" - Product Usage: Single Use secondary wound dressing or compression wrap

Andover Healthcare Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Rifton TRAM Low Base, SKU K320, powered lift device

Community Products, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Semi-Rigid Suction Canister, 3000cc. Model Numbers OR530 and OR530H. For OR530, the product comes in a case with two boxes. One box includes 50 eac…

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

GRIPPER Needles sold as part of PORT-A-CATH II SINGLE LUMEN SYSTEM. Labeled as the following item descriptions: 1. TRAY, PAC, VEN, TI, PU, 1.9M…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Emerald Diluent Tubing, List number 09H50-01, accompanying CELL-DYN Emerald instrument, List number 09H39-01. The firm name on the label is Abbott L…

Abbott Laboratories
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit-catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins Product Code: …

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Irrisept Wound Debridement and Cleansing System. 12 units per case.

IrriMAX Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Sterile Co-Flex NL 4" - Product Usage: Single Use secondary wound dressing or compression wrap

Andover Healthcare Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Torrent Suite Dx Software Version (IUO) 5.4 Catalog Number: A31774 OEM Customer Software: Sentosa SQ Suite Software v5.6.15

Life Technologies Holdings Pte Ltd
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Canister HFC-134a / 980g, ALUM Product Number: 1600-00-0223 Revision .0C Coolant canister for use with surgical laser.

Candela Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

xTAG Respiratory Viral Panel (RVP): Box Label: xTAG RVP (Respiratory Viral Panel). Catalogue Number:I019C0111 in vitro diagnostic test

Luminex Molecular Diagnostics
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Ergo 3.2mm K-wire - Product Usage: The devices is used assist the surgeon in the implantation of Equinoxe Shoulder System components according to a c…

Exactech, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Rifton E-Pacer, SKU K660, powered lift device

Community Products, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Plum 360 Infusion System With MedNet/ Smart Card Plug And Play Module, Model # 30010. Infusion pump.

ICU Medical Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Beckman Coulter Lipase, REF OSR6130 and OSR6230.

Beckman Coulter Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Torrent Suite Dx Software Version 5.6.4 Catalog Number:A33178 OEM Customer software: Sentosa SQ Suite Software v5.6.20 UDI: (01)10190302005654 (11…

Life Technologies Holdings Pte Ltd
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Beckman Coulter Uric Acid, REF OSR6098, OSR6198, and OSR6698.

Beckman Coulter Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

ApexPro Telemetry Server System. Also identified as Modification To: ApexPro Telemetry System and ApexPro FH Telemetry System - Product Usage: These…

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Sterile Co-Flex Med 4" - Product Usage: Single Use secondary wound dressing or compression wrap

Andover Healthcare Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

OMNI Hip System Model, Catalogue, or Order Number(s): HC-00070 Intended for use as the femoral component of a primary or revision total hip repla…

OMNIlife science Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

MotoBand CP, Poly-axial Locking Screw, 3.0mm x 28mm

CrossRoads Extremity Systems, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Sterile Co-Flex LF2 4" - Product Usage: Single Use secondary wound dressing or compression wrap

Andover Healthcare Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Canister HFC-134a /980g, ALUM, 15 pack Product Number: 1600-00-0224 Revision .0C Coolant canister for use with surgical laser.

Candela Corporation
CPSC Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo.
CPSC Moderate Oct 29, 2019

Hit Promotional Products Recalls Ceramic Mugs Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
CPSC Moderate Oct 29, 2019

Michaels Recalls Tassel Keychain Mobile Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
NHTSA Critical Oct 28, 2019

FORD,LINCOLN 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR

FORD,LINCOLN
NHTSA Critical Oct 28, 2019

MAZDA 2019: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

MAZDA
NHTSA Critical Oct 25, 2019

WESTERN STAR 2020: STEERING

WESTERN STAR
NHTSA Critical Oct 25, 2019

FORD 2015-2017: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

FORD
NHTSA Critical Oct 25, 2019

FORD 2019: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

FORD
NHTSA Critical Oct 24, 2019

BUICK 2019-2020: SEATS

BUICK
NHTSA Critical Oct 24, 2019

CHEVROLET,GMC 2014-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING

CHEVROLET,GMC
NHTSA Moderate Oct 24, 2019

DODGE 2019: SEATS

DODGE
NHTSA Critical Oct 24, 2019

DODGE 2019: SERVICE BRAKES

DODGE
NHTSA Critical Oct 24, 2019

RAM 2014-2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

RAM
NHTSA Critical Oct 24, 2019

VOLVO 2020: STEERING

VOLVO
FDA Food Critical Oct 23, 2019

archer farms Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad sandwich on cranberry wild rice Bread. Net Wt. 5.7oz. (162g). UPC: 85239-03284. Perishable Keep Refri…

E.A. Sween Co.
FDA Food Critical Oct 23, 2019

Deli Express Tuna Salad on Cracked Wheat Bread, Net Wt 5.0 oz (142g) UPC 41433-02121 EA Sween Company Eden Prairie MN 55344.

E.A. Sween Co.

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.