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2019 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

7,480 recalls · Page 42 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 33 critical, 17 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (25), CPSC (10), NHTSA (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.

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FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SL3.5, .070", REF SA6SL35. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F JR3.5, .070", REF SA6JR35. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F MP1 SH, .070", REF SA6MP1SH. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F M RESS, .070", REF SA6MRESS. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, AL.75 110CM.070", REF SA6AL75A. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F AL2.5, .070:, REF SA6AL25. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F ALR1-2, .070", REF SA6ALR12. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F JL4.0, .070", REF SA6JL40. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, AR2.0 SH, 100CM.070", REF SA6AR20SH. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SAL3.0, .070", REF SA6SAL30. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, HSI, 100CM, 070", REF SA6HSI. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F ERAD LEFT SH, .070", REF SA6ERADLSH. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, RBU3.5, 100CM, 070", REF SA6RBU35. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F RBU4.0 SH, .070", REF SA6RBU40SH. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Vista Dental Products Chlor-XTRA - 3mL Prefilled Syringes, QTY: 12, REF 503825

Inter-Med Llc
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, NOTO, 100CM, 070", REF SA6NOTO. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, AL1.0 110CM .070", REF SA6AL10A. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, AR1.0 100CM.070", REF SA6AR10. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2019

TRIATHLON FEMORAL DISTAL AUGMENT 10MM - SIZE 2 RIGHT Catalog # 5541-A-202 - Product Usage: Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments are used with Triathlon…

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F JL4.5, .070", REF SA6JL45. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, AR1.0SH 100CM.070", REF SA6AR10SH. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F MP ST, .070", REF SA6MPST. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F LCB SH, .070", REF SA6LCBSH. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, RCB SH, 90CM, 070", REF SA6RCBSHD. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2019

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, AR2.0, 100CM.070", REF SA6AR20. for cardiovascular use

Medtronic Vascular
NHTSA Critical Oct 9, 2019

HYUNDAI 2020: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

HYUNDAI
NHTSA Critical Oct 9, 2019

HYUNDAI 2019-2020: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

HYUNDAI
CPSC Moderate Oct 8, 2019

IKEA Recalls Infant Bibs Due to Choking Hazard

IKEA Distribution Services, Inc. of Conshohocken Pa.
CPSC Moderate Oct 8, 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 8, 2019

Ronson Brand Tech Torch Recalled by Zippo Due to Fire Hazard
NHTSA Moderate Oct 8, 2019

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
NHTSA Critical Oct 8, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

MERCEDES-BENZ
NHTSA Critical Oct 7, 2019

FREIGHTLINER 2018-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

FREIGHTLINER
CPSC Moderate Oct 4, 2019

Fit For Life Recalls SPRI Ultra Heavy Resistance Bands Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Moderate Oct 4, 2019

fluidfreeride Recalls Mercane WideWheel Electric Scooters Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC Moderate Oct 4, 2019

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
NHTSA Critical Oct 4, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

MERCEDES-BENZ
CPSC Moderate Oct 3, 2019

E&E Recalls Bedroom Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

E & E Co. Ltd., dba JLA Home, of Fremont, Calif.
CPSC Moderate Oct 3, 2019

Ridgewood Recalls Four-Drawer Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Kmart

Ridgewood Industries Inc., of Canada
CPSC Moderate Oct 3, 2019

Signature Hardware Recalls Bath Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC Moderate Oct 3, 2019

VIQUA Recalls Solenoid Valve Kits for UV Water Treatment Systems Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
NHTSA Critical Oct 3, 2019

CHEVROLET 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

CHEVROLET
NHTSA Critical Oct 3, 2019

HONDA 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

HONDA
NHTSA Critical Oct 3, 2019

SUBARU 2015-2018: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

SUBARU
FDA Food Critical Oct 2, 2019

Decorated Red Apple Cookies sold in display case in retail stores

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Apetina Marinated Olives & Feta in Olive Oil, packed in 3.1 LB pals; 4 pals/case; UPC: 0009393605697

UNFI General Corporate
FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Alfa International Seafood Miami, Fl, 8402, Yellowfin Tuna Loins, Previously Frozen, Wild Caught, Product of Vietnam

ALFA INTERNATIONAL SEAFOOD INC
FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Irish Salmon Organic Atl HON; 55 lb. cases received. Fresh Irish Salmon Fillet Ireland Farmed. Random weight boxes fillets cut and distributed. Ke…

Star Fisheries, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 2, 2019

FuPaiYuan "***NOUGAT CANDIES***20190424***Candy***NET WT 450G (15.8oz)***INGREDIENTS Glucose syrup, sugar, peanut, shortening, salt, food additives (…

Rong Shing Trading NY Inc
FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Udi's Classic Hamburger Buns, packaged in a 10.4 oz. plastic bag, with eight bags per wholesale case. UPC 00-6-98997-80913-5 .

ConAgra Foods, INc.

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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.