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2020 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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2020 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,998 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2020. That represents about 5.90% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.4 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 120 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 21 critical, 24 moderate, and 5 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 38 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (24), NHTSA (12), FDA Food (10), 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, 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 Low Sep 30, 2020

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 S…

DNA Genotek Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Central Line Dressing Change Tray

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Perceval Single Use Accessory Kit, Size M, REF: ICV1346, Sterile EO, Rx Only, CE, UDI: 8022057015228 - Product Usage: he Dual Collapser is a componen…

Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Discovery NM 630 Model # H3101RH

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Speed Stitch Needle Cassette

ArthroCare Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Perceval Dual Collapser, Size S/M, REF: ICV1235, Sterile EO, Rx Only, CE, UDI: 08022057014832 - Product Usage: he Dual Collapser is a component of …

Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

EVOLVE STEM 8.5MM Model # 496S085

Wright Medical Technology Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter, REF: IBI-87002 - Product Usage: INDICATIONS FOR USE The Inquiry fixed curve and steerable electrophysiology ca…

Irvine Biomedical Inc, a St. Jude Medical Co.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Discovery NM670 Pro Model # H3100XB

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Perceval Single Use Accessory Kit, Size M, REF: ICV1350, Sterile EO, Rx Only, CE, UDI: 8022057015259 - Product Usage: he Dual Collapser is a compone…

Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

NM/CT 870 DR Model # H3100AS

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Perceval Single Use Accessory Kit, Size S, REF: ICV1345, Sterile EO, Rx Only, CE, UDI: 8022057015204 - Product Usage: he Dual Collapser is a compon…

Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

BECKMAN COULTER ACCESS Immunoassay Systems - Access Unconjugated Estriol, REF 33570.

Beckman Coulter Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

NM/CT 870 CZT Model # H3906CW

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Low Sep 30, 2020

Pointts sistema de ellmlnact!;o de verrugas OTC - Brazil Catalog Number: 1001-0280 - Product Usage: indicated for over-the-counter a cryosurgical sy…

OraSure Technologies, Inc.
FDA Devices Low Sep 30, 2020

Personelle OTC Skin Tag Remover, Canada Catalog Number: 1001-0314 - Product Usage: indicated for over-the-counter a cryosurgical system for the tre…

OraSure Technologies, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

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 o…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FDA Devices Low Sep 30, 2020

CVS Advanced Wart Remover Kit, Catalog Number: 1001-0407 - Product Usage: indicated for over-the-counter a cryosurgical system for the treatment of c…

OraSure Technologies, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Panther Fusion Tube Tray, Part: FAB-15004, REF: PRD-04000

Hologic, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

NM 830 Model # H3910AC

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Critical Sep 30, 2020

PROFEMUR Neck Extra Long Titanium, Catalog Numbers: PHA01206, PHA01236, PHA01256. Hip prosthesis component

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Discovery 670 DR Model # H3100BT

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

NM/CT 860, SPECT/CT

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2020

BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total & RPR Linked Immunoabsorption Assay, Treponema pallidum:UDI:03610520653012 - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative …

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
CPSC Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Petzl Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
CPSC Moderate Sep 30, 2020

STIHL Recalls to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, VA
NHTSA Critical Sep 30, 2020

TESLA 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TESLA
NHTSA Critical Sep 30, 2020

BMW,MINI 2020-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

BMW,MINI
NHTSA Critical Sep 30, 2020

FORD 2020: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

FORD
NHTSA Critical Sep 30, 2020

BMW 2020-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

BMW
NHTSA Critical Sep 29, 2020

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
NHTSA Critical Sep 28, 2020

KENWORTH 2016-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

KENWORTH
CPSC Moderate Sep 24, 2020

CFMOTO Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Moderate Sep 24, 2020

The Vitamin Shoppe Recalls Vthrive Bioactive Multivitamins Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Al…
NHTSA Critical Sep 24, 2020

BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET 2020-2021: SERVICE BRAKES

BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET
NHTSA Critical Sep 24, 2020

LAND ROVER 2020-2021: TIRES

LAND ROVER
NHTSA Critical Sep 24, 2020

LAND ROVER 2020-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

LAND ROVER
NHTSA Critical Sep 24, 2020

INTERNATIONAL 2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

INTERNATIONAL
NHTSA Critical Sep 24, 2020

CHEVROLET 2020: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

CHEVROLET
NHTSA Critical Sep 24, 2020

JEEP,RAM 2019-2020: SEAT BELTS

JEEP,RAM
FDA Food Critical Sep 23, 2020

Wegmans Vanilla Trifle; 9oz; UPC 7789080600

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Sep 23, 2020

Wegmans 20cm Single Fruit Tart; 22 oz; UPC 7789033395

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Sep 23, 2020

Smoked Gouda & Onion Burgers with Corn on the Cob meal kits containing onions delivered the week of July 27, 2020.

Blue Apron Inc
FDA Food Critical Sep 23, 2020

Wegmans Mini Peach Shortcake; 5 oz; UPC 7789051240

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Sep 23, 2020

Wegmans Rustic Peach Tart; 21 oz and 3oz sizes; UPC 7789046316 and 7789046317

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Sep 23, 2020

Wegmans 8cm Single Fruit Tart; 4oz; UPC 7789043362

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Sep 23, 2020

Wegmans Peach Shortcake Slice; 7oz; UPC 7789051241 and Wegmans 1 Layer Peach Shortcake; 26oz; UPC: 7789051239

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
FDA Food Low Sep 23, 2020

Herr s GameDay Tailgate Tacos Flavored Potato Chips 6.5 oz. packaged in a flexible metalized bag. UPC Code: 7260006434

Herr Foods Inc
FDA Food Critical Sep 23, 2020

Wegmans Peach Melba Whipped Cream Cake; 1 EA; UPC 7789033104

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Sep 23, 2020

Wegmans Dessert Cake/Slice; 1 EA; UPC 20804600000

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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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 2020

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 2020 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.