2020 Recalls
6,048 federal recalls indexed for 2020 · Page 47 of 121
2020 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,048 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2020. That represents about 5.79% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.6 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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 121 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 5 critical, 45 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (32), FDA Drug (7), NHTSA (5), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Tadalafil 12 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600
MasterPharm LLC
Tadalafil 18 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600
MasterPharm LLC
Tadalafil 3 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600
MasterPharm LLC
Minoxidil/Biotin/Spironolactone 1.25/5/25mg capsules, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600
MasterPharm LLC
Tadalafil 26 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600
MasterPharm LLC
Vardenafil 20 mg Troche, 30 troches per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600
MasterPharm LLC
Estriol 8 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600
MasterPharm LLC
Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 004550002 GTIN: 14026704663061 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal structure and is used during tracheal intubation.
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
Proteus 235 The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 (brand names: Proteus Plus and Proteus ONE) is a medical device designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation.
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
Orthopedics 6.0MM ROD, COCR, SINGLE HEX, 500MM LENGTH-The RESPONSE" 5.5/6.0 Spine System is intended for immobilization and stabilization of the posterior, non-cervical spine in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease Model Number: 00-1300-6053
OrthoPediatrics Corp
StealthStation" S7 System with Polaris Spectra Camera part number PSU 9733437 - Product Usage: are intended as an aid for precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous procedures.
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 004551004 GTIN: 24026704553796 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal structure and is used during tracheal intubation.
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
Progressa Bed, Catalog No. P7500 - Product Usage: intended to be used to treat or prevent pulmonary or other complications associated with immobility; to treat or prevent pressure ulcers; or for any other use where medical benefits may be derived from either Continuous Lateral Rotation Therapy or Percussion/Vibration Therapy.
Hill-Rom, Inc.
MatrixMIDFACE Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bones and facial skeleton in procedures such as craniotomies, reconstructive procedures, fracture repair, osteotomies, and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.
Synthes Produktions GmbH
Computed Tomography X-ray System; Model uCT 530; Rx; UDI: (01) GTIN: 06971576831012 - Product Usage: intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body using computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes and indicated for the whole body (including head, neck, cardiac, and vascular).
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 0004550003 GTIN: 14026704663078 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal structure and is used during tracheal intubation.
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
ClearPro Trach T-Piece Closed Suction Catheter, Model DYNCPTP14T, 14 Fr 12.5 IN FOR TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE - Product Usage: Catheters are intended for endotracheal suction of adult patients with artificial airways. Single use only.
Medline Industries Inc
Tube Set for TEM - Product Usage: Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) combination system and the instrument set for the TEM procedure are designed to provide access to the rectal cavity and accessible part of the lower sigmoid colon using a stereo and/or monocular endoscope under gas tight conditions for the excision of polyps and/or the removal of tumors that have been previously staged.
Richard Wolf GmbH
TTDEYE (brand) Radial Brown, B16112109 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses
Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd
Smith & Nephew T-F1X0 RCG Drill Pac, 2 mm Drill & (2) Sleeves - Product Usage: indicated for use in surgical arthroscopic rotator cuff repair procedures. REF/ Catalog Number : 014771
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
regard Migrating Indicator, STEAM Migrating Indicator Strips, REORDER # 335576REG - Product Usage: The integrating indicator is designed to chemically react over time with the critical parameters of steam sterilization cycle within a specified tolerance.
Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC
Sterile Low Profile Screw, Titanium, 6.7 x 65mm Part Number: AR-8967-2865S - Product Usage: is intended to be used as a stand-alone bone screw, or in a plate-screw system for internal bone fixation for bone fractures, fusions, osteotomies and non-unions.
Arthrex, Inc.
Computed Tomography X-ray System; Model uCT 760; Rx; UDI: (01) GTIN: 06971576831043 - Product Usage: intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body using computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes and indicated for the whole body (including head, neck, cardiac, and vascular).
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 004551035 GTIN:7290102156443 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal structure and is used during tracheal intubation.
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
MatrixNEURO Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bones and facial skeleton in procedures such as craniotomies, reconstructive procedures, fracture repair, osteotomies, and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.
Synthes, Inc.
Alinity ci series System Control Module (SCM); LN 3R70-01 Alinity ci series software versions, 3.1.1 and below
Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG
TTDEYE (brand) Radial Pink, B16112110 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses
Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd
Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 004551003 GTIN: 14026704663122 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal structure and is used during tracheal intubation.
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
Centrella Smart+ Bed, Catalog No. P7900 - Product Usage: intended to be used to treat or prevent pulmonary or other complications associated with immobility; to treat or prevent pressure ulcers; or for any other use where medical benefits may be derived from either Continuous Lateral Rotation Therapy or Percussion/Vibration Therapy.
Hill-Rom, Inc.
TTDEYE (brand) Black Starshine, B16112100 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses
Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd
TTDEYE (brand) Devil Red, B16112201 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses
Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd
TTDEYE (brand) Diamonds Starlight, B16112203 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses
Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd
ClearPro T-Piece Closed Suction Catheter, Model DYNCPTP14, 14 Fr 21.3 IN FOR ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE - Product Usage: Catheters are intended for endotracheal suction of adult patients with artificial airways. Single use only.
Medline Industries Inc
Computed Tomography X-ray System; Model uCT 550; Rx; UDI: (01) GTIN: 06971576831036 - Product Usage: intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body using computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes and indicated for the whole body (including head, neck, cardiac, and vascular).
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
TTDEYE (brand) Flower Grey, B16112231 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses
Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd
Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 004551002 GTIN: 14026704663115 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal structure and is used during tracheal intubation.
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
TTDEYE (brand) Flower Brown, B16112210 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses
Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd
Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 004550004 GTIN: 14026704663085 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal structure and is used during tracheal intubation.
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
InnoWave Sonic Irrigator, There are currently six models (PCF, Pro, Ultra, Ultra+, Unity, and ECO) - Product Usage: STERIS InnoWave Sonic Irrigators are intended to thoroughly clean (remove tissue, blood, and other contaminants from) a variety of reusable surgical instruments. The equipment provides sonic irrigation (ultrasonic cavitation) to both interior and exterior of lumened instruments.
Steris Corporation
Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards
WD-40 Company Recalls X-14 Mildew Stain Remover Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
Spartan Chemical Company Inc., of Maumee, Ohio
KIA 2019: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
KIA
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Containing FDA-Regulated Onions that have been Recalled due to Possible Salmonella Newport Contamination
Taylor Farms TX, Inc.
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MERCEDES-BENZ
BENTLEY 2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BENTLEY
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Meat and Poultry Taquitos and Chimichangas Containing FDA-Regulated Diced Green Chilies That Have Been Recalled Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Ajinomoto Foods North America
MERCEDES-BENZ 2017-2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ
Bio Source Naturals Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Bio Source Naturals, of New Boston, Mich.
Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards (Recall Alert)
Miles Industries Ltd., of Canada
BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2020: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2020
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2020 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 September 2026.