2020 Recalls
6,048 federal recalls indexed for 2020 · Page 29 of 121
2020 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,048 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2020. That represents about 5.79% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.6 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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 121 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 2020.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 11 critical, 35 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (30), FDA Drug (10), NHTSA (6), 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 2020 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Nature-Throid, 1.5 Grain, (97.5 mg), (Thyroid U.S.P. 1.5 gr. (97.5mg)/Liothyronine (T3) 13.5mcg/Levothyroxine (T4) 57mcg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Mfg: RLC Labs; Cave Creek, AZ, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68788-7605-09
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Red-E Tablet, Proprietary Blend 3000 mg**, packaged in 1-count plastic bag stapled with cardboard labeling.
The Protein Shoppe
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg per actuation, 200 metered inhalations, Manufactured by: Catalent Pharma Solutions, 160 N Pharma Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560, Distributed by: Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010 NDC 45802-088-01
Perrigo Company PLC
bio aaa Alcohol en Gel Antibacterial, Alcohol al 70% Cont. Neto 480 ml bottle, Hecho en Mexico por: AAA Cosmetica S.A. DE C.V. Recursos Hidraulicos No. 1 Secc. A, Col La Loma Zona Industrial, Tlalnepantla de Baz C.P. 54060 Edo. Mexico. UPC 7 502272 12108 5
AJR TRADING LLC
Yacana Alcohol Antiseptic 70% Topical Solution 8.5 oz (250 mL), OTC, Manufactured by: Greensys of North America LLC. 5001 W Military Hwy Ste 100 McAllen, TX USA 78503, NDC# 76562-000-85, UPC 6 64213 64350 0
GRUPO YACANA MEXICO SAS DE CV
Nature-Throid, 3/4 Grain (48.75 mg) Thyroid U.S.P. 3/4 gr. (48.75 mg)/Liothyronine (T3) 6.75mcg/Levothyroxine (T4) 28.5mcg, 90-count tablets, Rx Only, Mfg: RLC Labs; Cave Creek, AZ, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68788-6860-09
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Leafree Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v), Kills 99.99% Germs, EDIBLE ALCOHOL, a) 100 mL bottles, UPC code 6970495860325, b) 300 mL bottles, UPC code 6970495860318, and c) 500 mL bottles, UPC code 6970495860301, Exclusively Distributed by: Corgiomed LLC, McLean, VA 22102, USA, Made in China.
CORGIOMED LLC
Zanilast+ Gel Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer (70% Ethyl Alcohol) Packaged in a) 33.8 fl oz (1.06 qt) (1L) (NDC 69912-008-01 UPC 2 000000 531151); b) 1 gal (3.76L) (NDC 69912-008-02 UPC 2 000000 531144) bottles, Distributed by Fujimura Trading S.A. DE C.V. Juventino Rosas 1902, Col. Caracol, 64810, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico Nanomateriales S.A. DE C.V.
Nanomateriales Sa De Cv
Zanilast+ Gel Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer (70% Ethyl Alcohol) Packaged in 25 kg bottles, Distributed by Fujimura Trading S.A. DE C.V. Juventino Rosas 1902, Col. Caracol, 64810, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico Nanomateriales S.A. DE C.V. NDC 69912-006-01
Nanomateriales Sa De Cv
Incredible Products Gelbac T Antibacterial Hand Gel (ethyl alcohol 80%), Kills 99.9% bacteria and germs, a) 4.2 Oz./125 mL bottle, NDC: 71761-000-00, UPC: 7502278002555, Distributed by Pacific Coast Global Inc. Chula Vista, CA 91911, Made in Mexico b) 33.8 Oz./1 L, UPC: 7502278002586, Made in Mexico By Incredible Products S.A. de C.V. alle Castellanos y Tapia 921, Oblatos, 44350 Guadalajara, Jal, MX.
Incredible Products, SA de CV
DxA 5000; Catalog Number:B50516; UDI:15099590707118 - Product Usage: The DxA 5000 is a high-speed, modular, automated sample handling system that performs pre-analytical and post-analytical sample processing and storage. The automation system also sorts, routes, and presents sample tubes to analyzers for analysis. The DxA 5000 also consolidates a variety of analytical instruments, such as an Immunoassay analyzer, into a unified workstation on a track system.
Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH
Smith&Nephew SmartStitch PerfectPasser Connector, REF # OM-8010, Rx Only, CE 0123, UDI: 00817470006971
ArthroCare Corporation
PROFEMUR Neck Long Titanium, Catalog Numbers: PHA01204, PHA01214, PHA01224, PHA01234, PHA01244, PHA01254, PHA01264. Hip prosthesis component.
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
Perceval Single Use Accessory Kit, Size S, REF: ICV1349, Sterile EO, Rx Only, CE, UDI: 8022057015211 - Product Usage: he Dual Collapser is a component of the Perceval single use accessory kits used to reduce the Perceval Sutureless heart valve diameter before valve implant, allowing the Perceval implantation.
Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter, REF: IBI-81104 - Product Usage: INDICATIONS FOR USE The Inquiry fixed curve and steerable electrophysiology catheters are used for electrogram recording and cardiac stimulation during diagnostic electrophysiology studies. The catheters are commonly placed at the high right atrium, right ventricular apex, and HIS bundle.
Irvine Biomedical Inc, a St. Jude Medical Co.
NM/CT 850 Model Number: H3907AD
GE Healthcare, LLC
PrepIT Q2A Kit, Model PT-Q2A-96 containing component reagent AG (PT-QAG-96) 1.4mL and ST (PT-QST-96) 2.9mL - Product Usage: used for the removal of SDS and other inhibitors from samples collected using DNA Genotek oral sample collection kits.
DNA Genotek Inc.
Central Line Dressing Change Tray
Medline Industries Inc
Perceval Single Use Accessory Kit, Size M, REF: ICV1346, Sterile EO, Rx Only, CE, UDI: 8022057015228 - Product Usage: he Dual Collapser is a component of the Perceval single use accessory kits used to reduce the Perceval Sutureless heart valve diameter before valve implant, allowing the Perceval implantation.
Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
Discovery NM 630 Model # H3101RH
GE Healthcare, LLC
Speed Stitch Needle Cassette
ArthroCare Corporation
Perceval Dual Collapser, Size S/M, REF: ICV1235, Sterile EO, Rx Only, CE, UDI: 08022057014832 - Product Usage: he Dual Collapser is a component of the Perceval single use accessory kits used to reduce the Perceval Sutureless heart valve diameter before valve implant, allowing the Perceval implantation.
Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
EVOLVE STEM 8.5MM Model # 496S085
Wright Medical Technology Inc
Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter, REF: IBI-87002 - Product Usage: INDICATIONS FOR USE The Inquiry fixed curve and steerable electrophysiology catheters are used for electrogram recording and cardiac stimulation during diagnostic electrophysiology studies. The catheters are commonly placed at the high right atrium, right ventricular apex, and HIS bundle.
Irvine Biomedical Inc, a St. Jude Medical Co.
Discovery NM670 Pro Model # H3100XB
GE Healthcare, LLC
Perceval Single Use Accessory Kit, Size M, REF: ICV1350, Sterile EO, Rx Only, CE, UDI: 8022057015259 - Product Usage: he Dual Collapser is a component of the Perceval single use accessory kits used to reduce the Perceval Sutureless heart valve diameter before valve implant, allowing the Perceval implantation.
Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
NM/CT 870 DR Model # H3100AS
GE Healthcare, LLC
Perceval Single Use Accessory Kit, Size S, REF: ICV1345, Sterile EO, Rx Only, CE, UDI: 8022057015204 - Product Usage: he Dual Collapser is a component of the Perceval single use accessory kits used to reduce the Perceval Sutureless heart valve diameter before valve implant, allowing the Perceval implantation.
Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
BECKMAN COULTER ACCESS Immunoassay Systems - Access Unconjugated Estriol, REF 33570.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
NM/CT 870 CZT Model # H3906CW
GE Healthcare, LLC
Pointts sistema de ellmlnact!;o de verrugas OTC - Brazil Catalog Number: 1001-0280 - Product Usage: indicated for over-the-counter a cryosurgical system for the treatment of skin tags.
OraSure Technologies, Inc.
Personelle OTC Skin Tag Remover, Canada Catalog Number: 1001-0314 - Product Usage: indicated for over-the-counter a cryosurgical system for the treatment of skin tags.
OraSure Technologies, Inc.
Software: Syngo.via RT Image Suite software version VA30_SP02 with license T_RT_IMAGE_SUITE_PAT_MARK Intended Use: used as an advanced application on a SOM10 scanner SMN: 10496180
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
CVS Advanced Wart Remover Kit, Catalog Number: 1001-0407 - Product Usage: indicated for over-the-counter a cryosurgical system for the treatment of common warts and plantar warts.
OraSure Technologies, Inc.
Panther Fusion Tube Tray, Part: FAB-15004, REF: PRD-04000
Hologic, Inc
NM 830 Model # H3910AC
GE Healthcare, LLC
PROFEMUR Neck Extra Long Titanium, Catalog Numbers: PHA01206, PHA01236, PHA01256. Hip prosthesis component
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
Discovery 670 DR Model # H3100BT
GE Healthcare, LLC
NM/CT 860, SPECT/CT
GE Healthcare, LLC
BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total & RPR Linked Immunoabsorption Assay, Treponema pallidum:UDI:03610520653012 - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative detection of total (IgG/IgM) antibodies to Treponema pallidum and the qualitative detection and/or titer determination of non-treponemal reagin antibodies in human serum or plasma.
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Petzl Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
STIHL Recalls to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, VA
TESLA 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TESLA
BMW,MINI 2020-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
BMW,MINI
FORD 2020: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FORD
BMW 2020-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
KENWORTH 2016-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
KENWORTH
CFMOTO Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The Vitamin Shoppe Recalls Vthrive Bioactive Multivitamins Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2020
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2020 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 September 2026.