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2020 Recalls

4,819 recalls · Page 45 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 10 critical, 39 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (38), FDA Drug (7), CPSC (3), 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.

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FDA Drug Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Koala Hand Sanitizer, Menthol, 16 FL OZ., Antibacterial, (Ethyl Alcohol 69%), Manufactured by Beaming White LLC, 1205 NE 95th St., Vancouver, WA 986…

Beaming White Llc
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough, For ages 6 yrs. & over, 8 FL OZ. bottle, (237 mL), Distributed by: Pfizer Madison, NJ 07940, Made in Canada, UPC: 60…

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
FDA Drug Low Jul 8, 2020

Zilretta (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension), 32mg per vial, 5mL vials, Single-dose Kits, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Fl…

Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Jul 8, 2020

Minoxidil/Biotin/Spironolactone 1.25/5/25 mg capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, This is a compounded drug not for resale, Store at room temperature, Ma…

MasterPharm LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, Generic for Glucophage XR, Pkg Size 100, Mfg: Time-Cap, Labs Inc., Farmingdale, NY, Preferred Ph…

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Koala Hand Sanitizer, Unscented, 16 FL OZ., Antibacterial, (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), Manufactured by Beaming White LLC, 1205 NE 95th St., Vancouver, WA 9…

Beaming White Llc
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Childrens Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM, dextromethorphan (cough suppressant), guaifenesin (expectorant), 4 FL OZ. bottle (118 mL), …

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY 1/2 CONN W/LL STRLE 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050608000/ 00803622123382

LivaNova USA Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

DIRECT SUPPLY Attendant VITAL SIGNS MONITOR, REF AVSM2 - Product Usage: It is vital sign monitor to monitor noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP), functi…

Mediana Co., Ltd.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Vein Irrigation Cannula with blunt tip. ASY VIC, STERILE 25/CS REF/ GTIN for Insert Label: VIC/ 00803622133107

LivaNova USA Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Jul 8, 2020

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT2 WAVE, Product Code IAP-0500

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Critical Jul 8, 2020

Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AC3 Optimus IABP NA/AJLA, Product Code IAP-0701

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Critical Jul 8, 2020

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT2 WAVE JAPANESE, Product Code IAP-0500J

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Maestro Orthodontic Bracket REF711-298Q QTY. 20 Rx Only (01)00190707017064 (10)889437 (422)484 Maestro Orthodontic Bracket REF711-299MCQ QTY. 20 …

Ortho Organizers, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY RDC Y 1/2X3/8X3/8 STR 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050529000/ 00803622123351

LivaNova USA Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Neo-Vent Infant T-Piece Resuscitation Circuit With Infant Mask; Circuit for use on compatible Infant Resuscitators. 15mm OD x 10mm ID connector; REF …

Westmed, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY STR CONN 1/4 STRLE 24. REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050504000/ 00803622123221

LivaNova USA Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY S CONN 3/16X1/8 RDR ANLD24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050513000/ 00803622123252

LivaNova USA Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Respirator Crash Cart Kit

ROi CPS LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

PERMA-HAND/MERSILK SILK BLU and VIRGIN SILK BLU, Product Codes EH7457G EH7983G FV768 FV769 FV7771 U7058 U7059 W1782 W1784 W1819 W1820 W8…

Ethicon, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

(1) CentraLink Data Management System software version 16.0.2 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11313246 (2) CentraLink Data Management System software…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Software Versions 3.3.3 and below Product Code: 6802783, Unique Identifier: 10758750002979

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY Y CONN 3/8 X 3/8 X 3/8 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050526000/ 00803622123320

LivaNova USA Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Jul 8, 2020

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT 2, Product Code IAP-0400

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

CODAN SWAN-LOCK Swabable Needlefree Connector, Catalog #BC1000N, REF 16.7220, individually packaged, 504/case, Sterile. The firm name on the label i…

Codan US Corporation
FDA Devices Critical Jul 8, 2020

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT2 WAVE DUTCH, Product Code IAP-0500NL

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Isolation Droplet Bundle Kit

ROi CPS LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Flow Coupler Monitor, GEM, Global Excellence Microsurgery, Rx Only

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Siemens IMMULITE 2000 Immunoassay System - In vitro Chemistry Analyzer SMN #10380062 - Product Usage: are intended for professional use in a laborato…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System, UDI/GTIN 7340048304887

Elekta Instrument AB
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY CONN EQUAL 3/16 WYE 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050523000/ 00803622123290

LivaNova USA Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Maestro Orthodontic Bracket REF711-206-10 QTY. 10 Rx Only (01)00190707016517 (10)112233 (422)484

Ortho Organizers, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

3/8X3/8X3/8 Y CONN, STRL REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:EC2105S/ 00803622129285

LivaNova USA Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

1/4X3/8 REDUC CONN, STRL REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:EC2140S/ 00803622129315

LivaNova USA Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Neo-Vent Infant T-Piece Resuscitation Circuit;Circuit for use on compatible Infant Resuscitators. 15mm OD x 10mm ID connector; REF 0415, Qty:10, Leng…

Westmed, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

3/8 STR CONN, STRL REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:EC2130S/ 00803622129292

LivaNova USA Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

VITROS 5600 Integrated System - Refurbished Software Versions 3.3.3 and below Product Code: 6802915 Unique Identifier: 10758750007110

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY CONN REDUCER 3/8 X 1/4 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050516000/ 00803622123276

LivaNova USA Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Pediatric Adjustable Flange Tracheostomy Tube Cuffless

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Jul 8, 2020

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT2 WAVE ITALIAN, Product Code IAP-0500I

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System Software Versions 3.5.1 and below Product Code:6844461 Unique Identifier: 10758750031610

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Elekta Unity, Image-Guided Radiation Therapy System

Elekta, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Control Panel REF - 60-02-15: LivaNova SCP Pump Control Panel. REF 60-02-15, IPX2, RxOnly, UDI: 04033817900986

LivaNova Deutschland GmbH
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY CONN REDUCER 1/2 X 3/8 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert label:050518000/ 00803622123283

LivaNova USA Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Jul 8, 2020

Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AC3 Optimus IABP NA/EMEA, Product Code IAP-0700

Arrow International Inc
CPSC Moderate Jul 8, 2020

GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Recalls GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Inc., of Eugene, Ore.
CPSC Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Lidl US Recalls Silvercrest Bread Makers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
CPSC Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Pranarom Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning

Pranarom, of Minneapolis, Minn.
NHTSA Critical Jul 8, 2020

KIA 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

KIA
NHTSA Critical Jul 7, 2020

AUDI 2013-2017: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

AUDI

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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2020

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.