2020 Recalls
4,819 recalls · Page 35 of 97
2020 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 4,819 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2020. That represents about 5.74% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 13.2 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 97 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 27 critical, 21 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (21), FDA Devices (13), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
BRAINLAB Curve; Model/catalogue (article) numbers for Curve: 19901; 19901B; 19900; 19905 UDI (GTIN) for Curve: 04056481138011
Brainlab AG
Screw Removal Case Assembly, Part Number 1985BASE - Product Usage: The Wright Medical hardware removal kit is designed to facilitate removal of both …
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
STAT KIT, Model SM30 ; Emergency Medical Kit P/N: 1008670 containing various products to include Narcan Nasal spray, item number 1010300
HF Acquisition Co., LLC
Verigene Processor SP with assay: Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Positive Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test,BC-GP, IVD - Product Usage: utilizes a single-use d…
Luminex Corporation
OmniTom Computed tomography x-ray system, Model NL5000, all NL5000 systems with software version before 05.01.01 - Product Usage: is intended to be u…
NeuroLogica Corporation
uEXPLORER PET/CT Diagnostic Imaging System - Product Usage: This system is intended to be operated by qualified healthcare professionals to assist in…
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Bioseal Trachea Extender 1/pl 50pk/Cs, REF TRAX01/50, LOT XXXX, STERILE EO, Single Use Only, Date of Manufacture XXXX, Expiration Date XXXX, LF, UDI:…
Bioseal Corporation
Cannon II Plus Replacement Hub Set - Product Usage: is indicated for use in the replacement of a Cannon II Plus hub connection assembly that has been…
Arrow International Inc
Philips HeartStart MRx, Monitor/Defibrillators with model numbers M3535A, M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M3, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6, M3536…
Philips North America, LLC
Calcaneus Plate, Extensile, Small, Right, Catalog Number CPF 201 - Product Usage: intended to be used for internal fixation of fractures and reconstr…
Flower Orthopedics Corporation
STAT KIT Z-1000 emergency medical kit HealthFirst - Product Usage: is intended to prepare physicians with advanced cardiac life support devices and m…
HF Acquisition Co. LLC
AVE 2 Birthing Bed - Product Usage: is designated to be used by mothers ready for spontaneous vaginal delivery and also as aid to search for individu…
Linet Americas
VITROS Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Reagent Pack, COV2IgG, VITROS CoV2G. Catalog number 6199919, UDI 10758750033355 - Product Usage: Rx ONLY. For in vitro dia…
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
Hasbro Recalls Super Soaker XP 20 and XP 30 Water Blasters Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively at Target
Hasbro, Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.
Lithonia Lighting Recalls to Repair CFMK Surface Mount Brackets Used with CPANL LEDs Due to Impact Hazard
Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga.
Pier 1 Recalls Three-Wick Halloween Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Signature Hardware Recalls Medicine Cabinets Due to Injury Hazard
BMW,MINI 2020-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW,MINI
CHEVROLET 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CHEVROLET
BMW 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY
BMW
BMW 2021: TIRES
BMW
BMW 2019-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BMW
JEEP 2014-2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
JEEP
Dietary supplements, 60 capsules, UPC 15033-61832, Product # 832060, labeled under the following brands and product names, packaged in white plasti…
Provident Nutraceutical div. of Ortho Molecular Products Inc
Tuna cut and packaged in Styrofoam case approximately 19 kg per case
Topway Enterprises, Inc
Salmon cut and packaged in Styrofoam case approximately 19 kg per case
Topway Enterprises, Inc
Chantilly Key Lime Tartlets Net Wt 1 oz. individually packaged in plastic clamshell containers with Whole Foods Market scale labels, a PLU code of 26…
Whole Foods Market
The Vitamin Shoppe Calcium Citrate Plus Magnesium & Vitamin D. 100 count (VS-1086; UPC:6653601086), 300 count (VS-1087; UPC: 6653601087), and 600 cou…
Vitamin Shoppe
Khaotan Rice Cracker, Net Wt. 150g
Siam Trading Inc.
BC Hemp Co., Full Spectrum Hemp Extract, CBD Oil, Berry Blast, 500mg CBD, 1 FL. OZ (30 ML) bottles, Distributed by: B.C. Hemp Co., LLC, P.O. Box 146,…
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
Made by Hemp 1000MG Hemp Extract, French Vanilla, 1 OZ (30 ML) bottles, Dist by: MHR Brands, Jenison, MI, UPC 8 02991 76553 7
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
Tasty Drops, Hemp Oil Extract, Vanilla, 1500MG CBD,1 FL. OZ (30ML) bottles, Dist by: Tasty Hemp Oil, Jenison, MI, UPC 6 96305 29086 6
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
KORE ORGANIC CBD Oil Watermelon 15mg*, 30 mL dropper bottles, Handcrafted By Summitt Labs, UPC 8 5765000812 8, www.KOREORGANIC.com 833.810.KORE.
Summitt Labs
Acadia Farms, Serenity, soothing mint, 300 MG Hemp Oil, 1 Fl OZ (30 ML) bottles, Distributed by: Acadia Farms, Rehobeth, Massachusetts
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
Javan Anti Aging and Wellness Institute, CBD Oil, Full Spectrum Hemp Oil, Spearmint, 300MG CBD, 1 FL. OZ (30 ML) bottles, Dist by: Javan Wellness LLC…
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
Pathway To Wellness, CBD Oil, Premium Hemp Oil Drops, Natural, 1000MG CBD, 1 FL OZ (30 ML) bottles, Distributed by: Pathway to Wellness
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
Herbzeedy, Hemp Oil Full Spectrum, Natural, 500 MG CBD, 1 FL OZ (30 ML) bottles, Distributed by: Herbzeedy, Statesboro, GA
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
Tasty Drops Hemp Oil Extract, Spearmint, 1 FL. OZ (30ML) bottles, 300MG CBD, Dist by: Tasty Hemp Oil, Jenison, MI, UPC 8 02991 76472 1
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
Tasty Drops, Hemp Oil Extract, Spearmint, 500MG CBD, 1 FL. OZ (30ML) bottles, Dist by: Tasty Hemp Oil, Jenison, MI, UPC 6 96305 29081 1
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
Tasty Drops Hemp Oil Extract, Natural, 1 FL. OZ (30ML) bottles, 500mg CBD, Dist by: Tasty Hemp Oil, Jenison, MI, UPC 6 96305 29084 2
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
Tasty Drops Hemp Oil Extract, Vanilla, 1 FL. OZ (30ML) bottles, 300MG CBD, Dist by: Tasty Hemp Oil, Jenison, MI, UPC 8 02991 76471 4
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
Goodness Gurus, Healthy Hemp Drops Full Strength, 1000 MG/Spearmint, 1 FL. OZ bottles, Distributed by: Goodness Gurus, Inc., Carlisle, PA, UPC 53341 …
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
VILEVEV MB Urinary Antispetic (81.0 mg methenamine, 40.8 mg sodium phosphate monobasic and 10.8 mg methylene blue, 0.12 mg hyoscyamine sulfate and 32…
Vilvet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
BC Hemp Co., Full Spectrum Hemp Extract, CBD Oil , Berry Blast, 1000MG CBD, 1 FL. OZ (30ML) bottles, Distributed by: B.C. Hemp Co., LLC, P.O. Box 156…
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
SP, hemp oil, Berry, 300MG CBD,1 FL. OZ (30 ML) bottles, Distributed by: The Spiffy Piff
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
A Clean Choice CBD, Hemp Oil Extract Tincture, French Vanilla, 1000 mg, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, Made in Michigan for A Clean Choice, A Division of A…
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
Acadia Farms, Equilibrium, vermont maple, 300 MG Hemp Oil, 1 Fl OZ (30 ML) bottles, Distributed by: Acadia Farms, Rehobeth, Massachusetts
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
SP, hemp oil, Spearmint, 300MG CBD, 1 FL. OZ (30 ML) bottles, Distributed by: The Spiffy Piff
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
Made by Hemp 1000MG Hemp Extract, Strawberry Creme, 1 OZ (30 ML) bottles, Dist by: MHR Brands, Jenison, MI, UPC 8 02991 76554 4
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
A Clean Choice CBD, Hemp Oil Extract Tincture, Strawberry Creme, 1000mg, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, Made in Michigan for A Clean Choice, A Division of …
MICHIGAN HERBAL REMEDIES
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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2020
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.