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 7 critical, 41 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 18 distinct recalling firms operating in 3 distinct product categories, with 25 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (24), FDA Drug (23), NHTSA (2), 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.
Maximum Strength Zantac 150 mg Distributed by: Chattem, Inc., a Sanofi Company P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga, TN 37409-0219. NDC's 41167-0310-1 4…
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
fentaNYL 500 mcg/250 mL (2 mcg/mL) 0.125% BUPivacaine HCl 312.5 mg/250 mL (1.25 mg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West …
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
fentaNYL 1000 mcg/100 mL (10 mcg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
fentaNYL 200 mcg/100 mL (2 mcg/mL) BUPivacaine HCl 0.125% 125 mg/100 mL (1.25 mg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Preservative Free, 100 mL in 150 Bag, Rx…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
Maximum Strength Zantac 150 mg, Distributed by: Chattem, Inc., a Sanofi Company P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga, TN 37409-0219. NDC's: 0597-0121-01, …
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
fentaNYL 1000 mcg/20 mL (50 mcg/mL) 20 mL in 20 mL Syringe Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 7747…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
fentaNYL 250 mcg/5 mL (50 mcg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 NDC 70…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
fentaNYL 2500 mcg/250 mL (10 mcg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar …
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
Cool Mint Maximum Strength Zantac 150 mg, Distributed by: Chattem, Inc., a Sanofi Company P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga, TN 37409-0219 NDC's: 41167…
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
Regular Strength Zantac 75 mg, Distributed by: Chattem, Inc., a Sanofi Company P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga, TN 37409-0219. NDC 68151-2584-0.
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
fentaNYL 200 mcg/100 mL (2 mcg/mL) BUPivacaine HCl 0.1% 100 mg/100 mL (1 mg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL CADD Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Phar…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
fentaNYL 100 mcg/2 mL (50 mcg/mL) Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 NDC 70092-1097-43
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
fentaNYL 1000 mcg/100 mL (10 mcg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL CADD Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
fentaNYL 1500 mcg/30 mL (50 mcg/mL) 30 mL in 35 mL Syringe Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 7747…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
Regular Strength Zantac 150 mg, Distributed by: Chattem, Inc., a Sanofi Company P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga, TN 37409-0219. NDC 67751-151-01.
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
fentaNYL 500 mcg/250 mL (2 mcg/mL) ROPivacaine HCl 0.2% 500 mg/250 mL (2 mg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag Rx, Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Ph…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
Zantac 75 mg, Distributed by: Chattem, Inc., a Sanofi Company P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga, TN 37409-0219. NDC's 0597-0122-01 0597-0122-08 0597…
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
fentaNYL 400 mcg/200 mL (2 mcg/mL) ROPivacaine HCl 0.2% 400 mg/200 mL (2 mg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 200 mL CADD Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharm…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
fentaNYL 200 mcg/100 mL (2 mcg/mL) 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl 125 mg/100 mL (1.25 mg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 100 mL CADD Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
fentaNYL 500 mcg/250 mL (2 mcg/mL) Bupivacaine HCl 0.1% 250 mg/250 mL (1 mg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag, Rx only, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Pa…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
fentaNYL 1500 mcg/30 mL (50 mcg/mL) 30 mL PCA Vial Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 NDC 7…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
Regular Strength Zantac 150 mg Distributed by: Chattem, Inc., a Sanofi Company P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga, TN 37409-0219. NDC 05269-220-25.
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
fentaNYL 500 mcg/250 mL (2 mcg/mL) BUPivacaine HCl 0.0625% 156.25 mg/250 mL (0.625 mg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride in 250 mL Bag, QuVA Pharma 1075 Wes…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
Synchromed II programmable pump, Model numbers 8637-20 and 8637-40
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Quantam 2000 Electrosurgical Generator, Part number 909075-05W.
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Quantam 2000 Electrosurgical Generator, Part number 909075.
CooperSurgical, Inc.
TLC-2000 Therapeutic Medical Laser System, used for the temporary relief of knee pain.
Theralase Inc.
Color Cuff Disposable Tourniquet Cuff, 18 inch X 3 inch, 1BLA (Single Bladder), 2PRT(Dual Port) Quick Connect Connector, Product Number 5921-018-235 …
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Giraffe Incubator Carestation, Giraffe Incubator Carestation CS1 infant warmer
GE Healthcare, LLC
Color Cuff Disposable Tourniquet Cuff, 18 inch X 3 inch, 1BLA (Single Bladder), 1PRT(Single Port) Quick Connect Connector, Product Number 5921-018-13…
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Evolution Loading Car and Transfer Carriage- Accessory to the Sterilizer, Steam
Steris Corporation
EasyOne Pro Respiratory Analysis System Pulmonary Function Testing Device, Model 3000-1
NDDd Medical Technologies, Inc.
Proximal Humerus Plate, 8 holes, Right, REF MDS130108R - Product Usage: The Proximal Humerus Plating System consists of plates, screws, and locking c…
Miami Device Solutions, LLC.
Biomet Orthopedics Intramedullary Bone Saw Cam Assembly 13MM-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Item Number: 475660
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
EasyOne Pro LAB VOS Respiratory Analysis System Pulmonary Function Testing Device, Model 3100-1
NDDd Medical Technologies, Inc.
TLC-2000 Therapeutic Medical Laser System, Power Pack component TLC-2002 Used for the temporary relief of knee pain.
Theralase Inc.
XEN Gel Stent, REF 5513-001(US Model), Sterile, RX Only, (01)10888628032439 ; Other Model Numbers: 5507-001(Global Model) and 5517-001(Australia mode…
Allergan PLC
BRASSELER KM166-310-35 Twist Drill Quick Connect Diameter 3.5 mm, Total Length 112mm, Effective Length, 86mm - Product Usage: Twist drill intended us…
Brasseler USA I Lp
HeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor, Model 861290
Philips North America, LLC
Eagle 3000 Sterilizer, small steam sterilizer. Product Usage: The Eagle 3000 Small Sterilizer is designed for sterilization of certain materials used…
Steris Corporation
Alcon Air Optix Night & Day Aqua (lotrafilcon A), breathable contact lenses, PWR - 1.50 BC 8.6 DIA 13.8, Rx, Sterile. The firm name on the label is …
Lens.com
PANTERA Proximal Humerus Fracture Plate System
Toby Orthopaedics, Inc.
Biomet Orthopedics Intramedullary Bone Saw Cam Assembly 14MM- Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Item Number: 475665
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Giraffe OmniBed infant warmer
GE Healthcare, LLC
Giraffe Incubator infant warmer
GE Healthcare, LLC
Giraffe OmniBed Carestation, Model Numbers: 2082844-001-XXXXXX; Giraffe OmniBed Carestation CS1, Model Numbers: 2082844-001-XXXXXXXX. infant warm…
GE Healthcare, LLC
Quantam 2000 Electrosurgical Generator, Part number 909075-05.
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Carbon Aerobars Due to Crash Hazard
BMW 2019-2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW
FORD 2017-2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
FORD
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
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.