2020 Recalls
5,998 recalls · Page 45 of 120
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 16 critical, 34 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 38 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (21), FDA Food (16), NHTSA (7), 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.
Alaris Auto ID Module Model 8600, a modular infusion pump and monitoring system
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Alaris SpO2 Module Model 8210 and Model 8220, a modular infusion pump and monitoring system
CareFusion 303, Inc.
DCA Vantage Handheld Barcode Scanner - Zebra Model - Model # DS4308 - HC0015BZZWW external accessory to DCA Vantage Analyzer US
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Captiflex Snares, Single-Use Polypectomy Snare consists of a flexible wire cable and loop which can be extended and retracted from the snares flexib…
Boston Scientific Corporation
Alaris System PC Unit Model 8000, a modular infusion pump and monitoring system
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Alaris PCA Module Model 8120, a modular infusion pump and monitoring system
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Randox Lipase Assay: Lipase Colorimetric R2 Substrate - Product Usage: A Lipase test system is a device intended for the quantitative in vitro determ…
RANDOX LABORATORIES, LTD.
Endoscopic Cleaning Brush - Product Usage: Endoscopic cleaning brushes are single use devices intended to clean the interior of endoscopes after endo…
Medline Industries Inc
Alaris System PC Unit Model 8000 modular infusion pump and monitoring system
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Sutter Swyng non-stick bipolar forceps - Product Usage: single-use re electrosurgical instruments. The bipolar for-ceps are provided with bayonet-sty…
Sutter Medizintechnik GmbH
Captivator Polypectomy Snare, Single-Use Polypectomy Snare consists of a flexible wire cable and loop which can be extended and retracted from the s…
Boston Scientific Corporation
Beacon EUS Access System Preloaded Access 90degree Needle sterile, single-use, endoscopic ultrasound device consisting of a sharp stylet and an 18.5…
Covidien Llc
Alaris Syringe Module Model 8110, a modular infusion pump and monitoring system
CareFusion 303, Inc.
SIEMENS Healthineers Luminos dRF Max Model: 10762471- Product Usage: is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting an X-ray…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Medfusion Syringe Pump Model 4000; Software Versions V1.5.0, V1.5.1, V1.6.0, and V1.6.1
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Randox Lipase Assay: Lipase Colorimetric R1 Buffer - Product Usage: A Lipase test system is a device intended for the quantitative in vitro determina…
RANDOX LABORATORIES, LTD.
Randox Lipase Assay: Lipase Colorimetric Reagent - Product Usage: A Lipase test system is a device intended for the quantitative in vitro determinati…
RANDOX LABORATORIES, LTD.
Pleur-Evac Adult-Ped Wet, LF Intl Eng, product code: A-8000I - Product Usage: CHEST DRAINAGE: To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or m…
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
BD MAX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents, Cat. No. 445003 (UDI 00382904450038) and 445003-01 (UDI (01)603829044500301) - Product Usage: intended for the qualitativ…
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Captivator Polypectomy Snare, Single-Use Polypectomy Snare consists of a flexible wire cable and loop which can be extended and retracted from the s…
Boston Scientific Corporation
Medfusion Syringe Pump Model 3500, Software Version V6.0. Infusion pump.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Active Brands Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Active Brands AS, of Norway
CPSC and Crown Darts UK Warn Consumers to Stop Using and Dispose of Banned Lawn Dart Sets; Recalling Firm is Unable to Conduct Recall
Crown Darts UK, of United Kingdom
Intertex Recalls Blowers Due To Fire Hazard
Thule Recalls Strollers Due to Injury Hazard
Transform Recalls Four-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Kmart
Moveis K1 LTDA, of Brazil
BMW 2005-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW
LINCOLN 2020: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
LINCOLN
FORD,LINCOLN 2015-2018: SERVICE BRAKES
FORD,LINCOLN
FORD 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
FORD
FREIGHTLINER 2017-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
FREIGHTLINER
BMW 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW
REVIVE Essential Oil Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils and Sore No More, Ache Away and Breeze Essential Oil Blends Due to Failure to Meet …
REVIVE Essential Oils LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.
CHEVROLET 2020: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
CHEVROLET
Banana Chocolate Creme Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropylene wrappers, packed in 6 count to 18 count boxes, net wt. ran…
BUILT BRANDS LLC
Stick-E Fingers Barbecue All Purpose Rub is a dry rub, packaged in 13.2 oz plastic jar, UPC 8 60003 24004 5. No company's address listed on the labe…
Stick E Fingers BBQ LLC
Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy); 4.58 oz. plastic bag; 2 x 12 individual items per case Product of Japan Ingredients: glucose syrup, …
J F C International Inc
Giant Eagle Dried Island Fruit Mix , Net Wt. 10 oz. , 6 units per case. Packaging is a gusseted plastic resealable bag. Expiration date 01/15/20…
Giant Eagle
Double Chocolate Mousse Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropylene wrappers, packed in 6 count to 18 count boxes, net wt. ra…
BUILT BRANDS LLC
Whole Foods Spinach Artichoke Dip ,4-12 oz containers, Lot # 248 Manufactured on 7/8/2020 Use By: 07/26/2020
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Banana Nut Bread Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropylene wrappers, packed in 6 count to 18 count boxes, net wt. ranges fr…
BUILT BRANDS LLC
Black Cherry Chocolate Creme Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropylene wrappers, packed in 6 count to 18 count boxes, net w…
BUILT BRANDS LLC
Cookie Dough Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropylene wrappers, packed in 6 count to 18 count boxes, net wt. ranges from 5…
BUILT BRANDS LLC
Cashew Caramel with Coconut Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropylene wrappers, packed in 6 count to 18 count boxes, net wt…
BUILT BRANDS LLC
Toffee Almond Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropylene wrappers, packed in 6 count to 18 count boxes, net wt. ranges from …
BUILT BRANDS LLC
S'Mores Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropylene wrappers, packed in 6 count to 18 count boxes, net wt. ranges from 53 to …
BUILT BRANDS LLC
Happy Colon MMMM Chocolate Chip Cookie 0.98oz UPC 56817 00703
Happy Colon Foods
Happy Colon Yum Shortbread Cookie 0.98oz UPC 56817 00704
Happy Colon Foods
Peanut Butter Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropylene wrappers, packed in 6 count to 18 count boxes, net wt. ranges from …
BUILT BRANDS LLC
1. FRESH CLAW AND KNUCKLE MEAT, 1 and 2 lbs. 2. FRESH CLAW, KNUCKLE, AND TAIL MEAT, 1 and 2 lbs 3. FROZEN CLAW AND KNUCKLE MEAT, 2 lb
Greenhead Lobster Products
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.