2020 Recalls
4,819 recalls · Page 48 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 4 critical, 44 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 39 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (29), FDA Drug (8), FDA Food (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.
Regard SRHS Central Line Kit, Sterile, 20/case - Product Usage: The Saline Flush Syringes are intended to be used only for the flushing of indwelling…
Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC
Stryker End Cap T2 Tibia +10 mm Catalog Number: 18220010S - Product Usage: Stryker implants are single use devices intended for the temporary fixa…
Stryker GmbH
Stryker End Cap, Std, Ti Gamma3 Catalog Number: 30051100S - Product Usage: Stryker implants are single use devices intended for the temporary fixat…
Stryker GmbH
Piccolo Xpress chemistry analyzer, Model No. 1100-1001, Software version 2.1.55 (NGA)/3.1.35(Jen II)
Abaxis Inc
BioFlo PICC and Xcela PICC Convenience Kits - Product Usage: are indicated for short or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for …
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Stryker Locking Screw, Fully Threaded T2 Tibia ¿5x40 mm Catalog Number: 18965040S - Product Usage: Stryker implants are single use devices intended …
Stryker GmbH
Mueller Knife Handle, Hexagonal - Product Usage: Intended to hold surgical blades.
Carefusion 2200 Inc
MAMMOMAT Revelation, model no. 11343300 - Product Usage: is intended to be used for mammography exams, screening, diagnostics, biopsies and dual ener…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Stryker Locking Screw, Partially Threaded T2 Tibia ¿5x55 mm Catalog Number: 18915055S - Product Usage: Stryker implants are single use devices inten…
Stryker GmbH
Giraffe OmniBed with installed Servo Oxygen module. Infant incubator and warmer.
GE Healthcare, LLC
BioFlo Midline Catheter and BioFlo Maximal Barrier Kits - Product Usage: These introducers are used for the percutaneous introduction of diagnostic o…
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Stryker 1 End Cap T2 Humerus ¿6mm, 5mm height Catalog Number: 18300005S - Product Usage: Stryker implants are single use devices intended for the …
Stryker GmbH
Biomet Outer Sheath 4.5/5.0,6.5- Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument Product Code: 14235
Biomet
PENTARAY NAV HIGH-DENSITY MAPPING CATHETER ELECTRODE EA 22 Rx only STERILE EO - Product Usage: The Biosense Webster PENTARAY NAV High-Density Ma…
BIOSENSE WEBSTER
DDU-2400EN Lifeline PRO, UDI 00815098020270 - Product Usage: Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are indicated for use on victims of sudden cardi…
Defibtech, LLC
Xience Sierra TM Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System, RX 3.5mm x 33mmStrength: 100 ¿g/cm¿, Nominal Everolimus Content: 209 ¿g; Lot number 903224…
Abbott Vascular
Stryker End Cap T2 Humerus ¿6mm, 15mm height Catalog Number: 18300015S - Product Usage: Stryker implants are single use devices intended for the t…
Stryker GmbH
The Furniture Connexion Recalls Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Fred Meyer & Smith's Marketplace, of Portland, Ore.
FORD,LINCOLN 2020: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
FORD,LINCOLN
FORD 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
FORD
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lochinvar Recalls Condensing Residential Boilers Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Lochinvar LLC, of Lebanon, Tenn.
Modus Furniture Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards: In-Home Remedy May be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Awa…
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
La Sonorense Tortilla Factory, Flour Burrito Size, One Dozen, NET WT. 1 lb. 6 oz. (22 oz.)
La Sonorense, Inc.
La Sonorense Tortilla Factory, Gorditas Sonora Style, One Dozen, NET WT. 1 lb. 6 oz. (22 oz.)
La Sonorense, Inc.
085-CH-550-35 Cheese Whiz-Small Bag, 085-CH-550-35: 35 lbs. Multiwall bags .
World Flavors, Inc.
Adams Reserve Sweet & Spicy Seafood Salmon NEY WT 2.5 OZ (73g) UPC code 4313 04950.
Adams Extract & Spice LLC
Healthy Choice Pesto and Egg bowls labeled in the following ways: 1) (for the US market) Healthy Choice Power Bowls Morning Pesto & Egg White Scrambl…
ConAgra Foods, INc.
Wild Harvest Organic Fresh Basil packaged in the following sized plastic containers: Net Wt 2 oz (57g), UPC 11535-50762, Net Wt 0.25 oz. (7g), U…
UNFI General Corporate
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg per mL, packaged in 1 mL Single Dose Vials (NDC 63323-162-00); 25 x 1 mL Single Dose Vials per tray (NDC…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution, 5 mg/5 mL, 120 mL Bottle, Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701. NDC: 50383-040-04
Akorn, Inc.
Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 0.1 mg 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Unichem Laboratories LTD. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bard…
UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
oxyTOCIN 30 Units/500 mL (0.06 Units/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection for IV Use, Rx only, QuVa Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100…
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
Lisinopril Tablets, USP, 5 mg, Rx Only, 1000-count bottle, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202, Manufactured by: Lupin …
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 60 mg per 2 mL (30 mg per mL), packaged in 2 mL Single Dose Vials (NDC 63323-162-03), 25 x 2 mL Single Dose Vi…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Unasyn (ampicillin sodium/sulbacatam) for injection, 1.5 g* per vial, Rx Only, 10 vials/carton, Made in Italy Distributed by Roerig Division of Pfize…
Pfizer Inc.
Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 30 Tablets per carton (3 x 10), Rx only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217, N…
American Health Packaging
therascreen EGFR RGQ PCR Kit (24), Reference Number REF 870121
Qiagen Sciences LLC
Ormco Damon Q2 Orthodontic Metal Bracket, Part No. 491-9834, L3R Hi Tq Hook, Tq +13 degrees, Rx. Manufactured by Ormco Corporation, This device i…
Ormco/Sybronendo
ADVIA Chemistry Fructosamine Reagent (FRUC), Siemens Material Number 10361941, UDI Number 00630414558073 - Product Usage: use in the quantitative mea…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Genicon GENILook Model 200-005-152, 5mm diameter, 100mm legnth (2 cannula, threaded) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol g…
Genicon, Inc.
smith&nephew R3 THREE HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 42MM 7133194…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Mazor X Surgical System Positioner Type II, REF: ASM0214-02
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Elekta Unity, UDI 05060191071321, Image-guided radiation therapy system - Product Usage: is indicated for radiation therapy treatments and stereotact…
Elekta, Inc.
Acrysof, IQ IOL w/UltraSert System, AcrySof IQ ASPHERIC IOL, 20.5 D, SP ACRYLIC FOLDABLE LENS, w/UltraSert DELIVERY SYSTEM, UV w/BLUE LIGHT FILTER. 1…
Alcon Research LLC
STAINLESS STEEL REPROCESSING TRAY, 8MM ENDOSCOPE, IS4000, Model No. 400498-02 - Product Usage: is designed to enable complex surgery using a minimall…
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
RayStation 6 Service Pack 2, UDI # 07350002010075 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer t…
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
Multi Display Manager in the Artis Systems (Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System) as follows: Artis Q floor Model: 10848280; Artis Q…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Genicon Natura Model 210-005-152, 5mm diameter, 100mm length (two cannula, threaded) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol g…
Genicon, Inc.
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.