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2019 Recalls

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2019 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,396 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2019. That represents about 8.81% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 20.3 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 148 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 16 critical, 30 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (35), NHTSA (8), CPSC (4), 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 Jul 24, 2019

Ultra-Drive Irrigation Tubing Assembly, Reference Number 423834 - Product Usage: Item used with the UltraDrive System to provide proper irrigation du…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Kaluza C Flow Cytometry Software, RX Only in the U.S.A., Beckman Coulter, Inc. for the following software devices: (A) Kaluza C Perpetual License…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Instrument Case Total (Outer Case Vault Only), Item Number 595510

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

The Tina-quant lgA Gen.2 is an immunoturbidimetric assay. Anti-lgA antibodies react with antigen in the sample to form an antigen/antibody complex wh…

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Alpha Conducting solution product codes: 3310-25 ASCR - Product Usage: Electrode Conductivity Spray Solution.

Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

A-CIFT SoloFuse Fixed Angle Driver, Model Number 13-32101-01 (Component Part Numbers 14-32107-01 and 14-32106)

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

DeRoyal THE RESOURCE GROUP, CRANI PACK, REF 89-9211.07 custom surgical pack

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Aircast REF 3011 - PL RX only VF-PL Sterile Cuff Pkg., Lot# 418003, Expiration Date: 2020 -12 - 31, Made in Mexico, DJO, LLC.

DJO, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Anti-fog solution packaged in a Tyvek peel pouch and it is placed into various kits. Kit are labeled as follows: ROBOTIC GENERAL, LAP CHOLE, GENERA…

Medline Industries, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Refurbish RIC5-9-D Probe ROHS compliant Ultrasound Probe RIC5-9-D

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jul 24, 2019

CS100 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, English, 220V; 0998-00-3013-55 For cardiovascular use.

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 24, 2019

CS100 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, English, 110V; 0998-00-3013-53 For cardiovascular use.

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 24, 2019

CS300 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, English, 220V; 0998-00-3023-55 For cardiovascular use.

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

ElectroMist product codes: 36-3310-60 - Product Usage: Electrode Conductivity Spray Solution.

Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Advincula Delineator with Ultem Plastic Soft Cup size 3.0 cm; Part No. AD750SC-KE30 The Advincula Delineator Uterine Manipulator is a single-use d…

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 24, 2019

Alaris Pump, Model 8100, with bezel mechanical assemblies manufactured with FR-110 plastic resin. The following products are affected by this reca…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Repair RIC5-9A-RS System, imaging, pulsed doppler, ultrasonic and Refurbish RIC-5-9-D REALTIME 4D

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Low Jul 24, 2019

RUSCH Urinary Drainage bag, 2000mlm REF 390060 urine collection device

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Low Jul 24, 2019

Erisma- LP posterior fixation system with the below specifically affected products: 1. Erisma-LP polyaxial screws - 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5…

Clariance Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 24, 2019

Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), 0998-00-0800-53 For cardiovascular use.

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

ElectroMist product codes: 36-3310-04 - Product Usage: Electrode Conductivity Spray Solution.

Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 24, 2019

CS300 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, English, 110V; 0998-00-3023-53 For cardiovascular use.

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Revolution CT scanners Product Usage: The system is intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Ultra-Drive Hose/Drape Assembly, Reference Number 423833 - Product Usage: Item used with the UltraDrive System to provide proper irrigation during th…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Instrument Case Outer (Outer Case Vault Only), Item Number 595509

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Advincula Delineator with Ultem Plastic Soft Cup size 2.5 cm; Part No. AD750SC-KE25 The Advincula Delineator Uterine Manipulator is a single-use d…

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Elekta Unity, Image-Guided Radiation Therapy System Elekta Unity using Magnetic Resonance Imaging is indicated for radiation therapy treatments an…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 24, 2019

Cardiosave Rescue IABP, 0998-00-0800-83 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump For cardiovascular use.

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 24, 2019

Teleflex HUDSON RDI NEONATAL ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit with Dual Heated Limb and ConchaSmart Column: a) REF 870-07KIT b) REF 870-09KIT Pro…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Low Jul 24, 2019

TAPSYSTEM Model 2A, REF 8002A

Cardiocommand Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jul 24, 2019

RUSCH CARE Premium Drain bag, 2000mlm REF 390000 urine collection device

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Sensation Plus 7.5Fr. 40cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter with accessories, Part Number 0684-00-0568-01 Product Usage: The Sensation Plus 7.5Fr. 4…

Datascope Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Olympus WM-NP2 or WM-DP2 Mobile Workstations with Nurse Control Panel Arm, Model. No. MAJ-1664

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Alpha Conducting solution product codes:3310-15 ACS - Product Usage: Electrode conductivity spray solution.

Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

BD Microtainer Tube w/ BD Microgard Closure, K2EDTA additive, Model Numbers 365974 and 365975 Product Usage: The Microtainer¿ Brand Tube with EDT…

Becton Dickinson & Company

CPSC Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang Type

Chang Type Industrial Company LTD, of Taichung City, Taiwan

CPSC Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan

NHTSA Critical Jul 24, 2019

FREIGHTLINER 2019-2020: SERVICE BRAKES

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical Jul 24, 2019

AUDI 2017-2019: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Jul 24, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Jul 24, 2019

LEXUS 2019: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

LEXUS

CPSC Moderate Jul 23, 2019

The Boppy Company Recalls Infant Head and Neck Support Accessories Due to Suffocation Hazard

NHTSA Critical Jul 23, 2019

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

BMW

NHTSA Critical Jul 19, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Jul 19, 2019

KIA 2019: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

KIA

NHTSA Critical Jul 19, 2019

GENESIS 2017-2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

GENESIS

CPSC Moderate Jul 18, 2019

Factory Direct Wholesale Recalls Folding Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard

Relux Mattress Co. LTD, of China

FDA Food Moderate Jul 17, 2019

Stagno's Bakery, Inc., P009, Choc Chip Bagel, Case 32lbs. Count per Case 120 of wholesale frozen bagel dough / bulk . Keep Frozen

Stagno's Bakery, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 17, 2019

Gordon CHOICE Whole Strawberries; 5lb bags; UPC Code 93901 24463 5

B.C. Frozen Foods

FDA Food Moderate Jul 17, 2019

Stagno's Bakery, Inc., P018, Jalapeno Bagel , Contains Wheat, Soy, Case 32lbs. Count per Case 120 of wholesale frozen bagel dough / bulk . Keep Fro…

Stagno's Bakery, 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