2020 Recalls
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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 8 critical, 41 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (25), FDA Drug (12), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Phentermine HCL Gray/Yellow capsules, 15mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123 Manufactured by Kv…
Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.
Thyroid Neutral Tabs 2 gr, 28-count tablets, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, MN 87123, Manufactured by RLC, Cave Creek…
Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.
Phentermine HCL Yellow Caps 30mg, packaged in 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: Tagi Pharm…
Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.
Prednisone Tablets, USP 2.5 mg, 100 tablets, Rx only, Distributed by: Lannett Company, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19136, Manufactured by: Tianjin Tianya…
Lannett Company, Inc.
Phentermine HCL GrayYellow capsules, 15mg, packaged in a) 28-count bags and b) 56-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuq…
Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.
Thyroid 1 Grain Tablets, 28-count bags, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by RLC Labs, Cave Creek, AZ 853…
Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.
Phentermine HCL Blue/White Capsules, 37.5 mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: KVK-Tech.…
Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.
Phentermine HCL White/Blue Speck Tabs 37.5 mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123 Manufactured by…
Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.
Phentermine HCL White/Blue Speckled tablets, 37.5 mg, packaged in a) 7-count bags, and b) 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co.,…
Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.
Extra Strength Headache Relief (Acetaminophen 250 mg/aspirin 250 mg/Caffeine 65 mg) tablets, 2-tablet packets, Manufactured for: Convenience Valet Gl…
Ultra Seal Corporation
Phendimetrazine Brown/Clear Capsules, 105 mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by…
Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.
Topiramate 25mg Tabs White/round tablets, 10-count bags, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Alb., MN 87123, Mfg: Sun Pharm., Inc. Cranbury, NJ …
Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.
Smart Stapes Protheses Piston 0.6mm X 4.25 mm- Partial Ossicular Replacement Catalog Number: 70143662
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography System, Model: uMI 550, Material Number: 88000057 - Product Usage: This system is intended to be…
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Alaris Syringe Module Model 8110 - Product Usage: is intended to provide trained healthcare caregivers a way to automate the programming of infusion …
CareFusion 303, Inc.
PVA, PREVENT is an FDA-authorized emergency ventilator designed to treat patients suffering from COVID-19 respiratory failure. This motorized device …
Precision Valve & Automation,Inc
Phillips Module Charger, Product #: 989803191031 - Product Usage: This Module Charger is used in the Expression MR400 MRI Patient Monitoring System (…
Philips North America, LLC
POLARSTEM COLLAR Reamer Guide, Catalog Number: 75102205, UPC Codes: 00885556535493 - Product Usage: Once the appropriate trial rasp size is in place,…
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG
Phillips 3.7V Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery, Product #: 989803191341 - Product Usage: This battery is used in the Expression MR400 MRI Patient Moni…
Philips North America, LLC
ClosureFast Micro Introducer Sheath Set, REF MIS-7F11; 7Fr/Ch (2.3mm)x11 cm. STERILE|EO; Rx ONLY - Product Usage: Introducer Products are stand-alone…
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Golden Technologies Model Number PR515 Lift Chair - Product Usage: is to provide lift assistance for persons who have difficulty rising from a seated…
Golden Technologies, Inc.
NobelReplace Conical Connection (CC) PMC RP 4.3x10mm, REF: 37291 - Product Usage: implants are intended to be used in the upper or lower jaw bone (os…
NOBEL BIOCARE SERVICES AG
Alaris Pump Module Model 8100 - Product Usage: is intended to provide trained healthcare caregivers a way to automate the programming of infusion par…
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Alaris SpO2 Module Model 8210 and Model 8220 - Product Usage: is intended to provide trained healthcare caregivers a way to automate the programming …
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Single RIKKI Retractor, Catalog #71934609 - Product Usage: is used during surgery to hold soft tissue away from the surgical site.
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Ultra/Phonic Focus BP Conforming Gel Pads, UDI 00300361301021 (Primary); 10300361301028 (Package) - Product Usage: A gel pad for use on woman s areol…
Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc.
Chembio DPP¿ Micro Reader for use with the DPP¿ COVID-19 IgM/IgG System- Rapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection and different…
Chembio Diagnostics, Inc
Phillips Charging Station, Product #: 989803191021 - Product Usage: This charging station is used in the Expression MR400 MRI Patient Monitoring Syst…
Philips North America, LLC
Chembio DPP COVID-19 IgM/IgG System- Rrapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection and differentiation of Immunoglobulin M (IgM) an…
Chembio Diagnostics, Inc
DePuy Synthes Trauma LCP One-Third Tubular Plate with Collar 8 Holes / 93mm - Product Usage: intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies and non-…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator) - Model# WLPAPR20W1
Whirlpool Corporation
Alaris EtCO2 Module Model 8300 - Product Usage: is intended to provide trained healthcare caregivers a way to automate the programming of infusion pa…
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Cytocell LPH533-A NUP98 Distal Probe Green - Product Usage:The NUP98 Distal probe, labelled in green, consists of a 151kb probe distal to the NUP98 g…
Cytocell Ltd.
Bariatric Bed Frame System The Citadel Plus Bariatric Bed Frame System is intended for the acute and post-acute care environments. It is not inten…
ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA Sp. z.o.o.
Chembio DPP¿ Micro Reader II for use with the DPP¿ COVID-19 IgM/IgG System- Rapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection and differ…
Chembio Diagnostics, Inc
Smart Stapes Protheses Piston 0.4mm X 5.25 mm- Partial Ossicular Replacement Catalog Number: 70142168
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Alaris PCA Module Model 8120 - Product Usage: is intended to provide trained healthcare caregivers a way to automate the programming of infusion para…
CareFusion 303, Inc.
CMP Group Recalls Dock Ladders Due to Laceration Hazard
Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard
Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company, of Santa Clarita, Calif.
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2020-2021: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN 2020-2021: SEATS
AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN
VOLKSWAGEN 2020-2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
VOLKSWAGEN
VOLVO 2018-2020: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
VOLVO
woom bikes USA Recalls Children's Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)
Aurorasports Ltd., of China
FORD,LINCOLN 2020: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
FORD,LINCOLN
BMW 2021: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW
Pain Au Levain Bread, San Francisco Street Bakery brand, keep at ambient temperature. Individually packaged in flex poly bag, net weight 16 oz (454 …
San Francisco Street Bakery Inc.
Poppy Seed Bagel, San Francisco Street Bakery brand, keep at ambient temperature. Packaged in flex poly bags for bulk or various quantities specific…
San Francisco Street Bakery Inc.
Iron Drops (UPC 729609000098) liquid Dietary Supplement, 1 oz/30 mL amber glass bottle packaged in an individual product carton that includes a 1 mL …
Wellements LLC
Kouign-Amann Pastry available in plastic clamshell 4-packs with Whole Foods Market scale labels, a PLU code 26739400000
Whole Foods Market
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 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.