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2019 Recalls

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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 9 critical, 40 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (32), CPSC (9), NHTSA (7), 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 Aug 28, 2019

Luminex Aries M1 System Model: Aries M6V1 Aries Software v1.0 For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories. Scanner Label/Labeling…

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

MAGNETOM Prisma magnetic resonance diagnostic devices Model #10849582

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Kit BD Max StaphSR; Catalog # 443419

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

BD Vacutainer LH (Lithium Heparin) 68 I.U. Plus Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 368884

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

ACUSON NX3 Elite Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model # 11235411, RX Only, Siemens Medical Solutions, containing software versions: VA10A, VA10B, VA…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

ACUSON NX2 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model # 11284381, RX Only, Siemens Medical Solutions, containing software version VA10A, VA10B, VA11A, VA11…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

MAGNETOM Skyra magnetic resonance diagnostic devices Model # 10432915

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Kit BD Max CT/GC/TV; Catalog # 442970

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, Sterile, REF 106524/106524US, RX only, Left Ventricular Assist System

Thoratec Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Kit BD Max Cdiff EU; Catalog # 442555

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

MAGNETOM Aera magnetic resonance diagnostic devices Model # 10432914

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Luer Lock Set - Catalog # MPC-125, for IV administration sets.

Molded Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

BD Vacutainer Lithium HeparinN 75 USP Units Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 367884

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Critical Aug 28, 2019

Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve System (SAPIEN 3 Ultra Delivery System) (26mm) 9630TF26 UDI:00690103201253

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

TiLite X-Short anti-tip tubes, models TRA, AERO T, ZRA, AERO Z, 2GX, AERO X, Twist, and AERO R, a component of the TiLite wheelchair (anti-tip extens…

TiSport, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

ABL90 FLEX Analyzer REF 393090 UDI:05700693930909

Radiometer America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Kit BD Max GC RT PCR Assay; Catalog # 443486

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

BD Vacutainer LH (Lithium Heparin) 102 I.U. Plus Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 368886

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

BD Vacutainer PST Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 368035, 368036

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Kit BD Max Enteric Parasite Panel EU; Catalog # 442960

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

BD Vacutainer Lithium HeparinN (LH) 158 USP Units Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 367880

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

N Cuvette Segments for BN ProSpec System-IVD a system for the quantitative determination of proteins in serum, plasma, urine and CSF. Siemens Materi…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Kit BD Max ExK DNA 2 USA; Catalog # 442819

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

BD Vacutainer PST Gel and Lithium HeparinN (LH) Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 367963

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

ZYMUTEST HIA MonoStrip, IgGAM ELISA kit, Model No. RK041D, for in vitro diagnostic use.

Aniara Diagnostica LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Kit BD Max Enteric Bacterial Panel EU; Catalog # 442963

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

BD Vacutainer PST Gel and Lithium HeparinN (LH) 65 Units Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 367961

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

IMMULITE 2000 Progesterone; Models US: L2KPW2, L2KPW6 and OUS: L2KPW2(D), L2KPW6(D); SMN Numbers US: 10901873, 10901874 and OUS 10381181, 10381170

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Kit BD Max MRSA XT; Catalog # 443461

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 28, 2019

Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve System (SAPIEN 3 Ultra Delivery System) (20 mm) 9630TF20 UDI:00690103201239

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Low Aug 28, 2019

MICRO-TEMP LT System, Model 749- Localized Heat Therapy System is intended to warm a patient's body part through conductive heat transfer.

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2019

DeRoyal Enteral Safe Feeding Tubes: a) REF 54-2450R, 5 FR x 24" Polyurethane b) REF 54-2465R, 6.5 FR x 24" Polyurethane c) REF 54-2480R, 8 FR x 24…

DeRoyal Industries Inc

CPSC Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Kirkland's Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

CPSC Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.

CPSC Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars, Personal Transportation and Specialty Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga.

NHTSA Critical Aug 28, 2019

MINI 2020: STRUCTURE

MINI

NHTSA Critical Aug 28, 2019

FORD,LINCOLN 2018-2020: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA Critical Aug 28, 2019

BMW 2020: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

BMW

NHTSA Critical Aug 28, 2019

FORD 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

FORD

NHTSA Critical Aug 28, 2019

PONTIAC,TOYOTA 2003-2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

PONTIAC,TOYOTA

CPSC Moderate Aug 27, 2019

At Home Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Fire Hazard

CPSC Moderate Aug 27, 2019

Contigo Recalls 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC Moderate Aug 27, 2019

Happy Plugs Recalls Wireless Headphones Due to Burn Hazard

NHTSA Critical Aug 27, 2019

RAM 2019: STRUCTURE

RAM

CPSC Moderate Aug 26, 2019

BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Aug 22, 2019

Norwex Recalls Rubber Brooms Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Aug 22, 2019

Piping Rock Health Products Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirements; Risk of Poisoning (Recall …

Piping Rock Health Products, of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

NHTSA Critical Aug 22, 2019

VOLKSWAGEN 2011-2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

VOLKSWAGEN

FDA Food Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Breader, Item Number 30753150.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI

Kerry, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Predust/Batter, Item Number 30753195.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI

Kerry, 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.