2020 Recalls
6,048 federal recalls indexed for 2020 · Page 53 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 21 critical, 27 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (35), CPSC (6), 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.
BodyGuard Microset with Filter, REF: A100-163XESF
CME America, LLC
CMExpress Microbore Set, REF: A120-160C
CME America, LLC
CMExpress Microbore Set, REF: A120-160CRV
CME America, LLC
BodyGuard Microset with Needleless Adaptor, REF: A120-003XSNY
CME America, LLC
CRANIOSCULPT, CMF IMPACT, 5CC, Product Number: C-CMF5CC, UDI: 813845020948 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
BodyGuard Microset, REF: A120-160XPS
CME America, LLC
CRANIOSCULPT, FLOW 5CC. Product Number: C-FLOW5CC, UDI: 813845020337 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is re
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
MagNA Pure 96 Instrument, clinical sample concentrator, Material number 06541089001 - Product Usage: This protocol is intended for pipetting samples into a MagNA Pure 96 Processing Cartridge (purification rack position 1) before a purification run.
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
OSTEOVATIONEX, INJECT 3CC. Product Number: 390-0003, UDI: 813845020016 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
BodyGuard Microset, REF: A120-160GCFA
CME America, LLC
CRANIOSCULPT FLOW, 10CC. Product Number: C-FLOW10CC, UDI: 813845020368 - - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and i
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
CMExpress Needleless Y Site Microbore Set, REF: A120-160CYNVK
CME America, LLC
OSTEOVATION, 3CC, IMPACT FORMULA. Product Number: 390-2103, UDI: 813845020078 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
SKAFFOLD RENU FLOW, 10CC. Product Number: SKMA-FL10, UDI: 813845020856 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
SK SKAFFOLD IMPRESS 10CC. Product Number: SKAF-IM10, UDI: 813845020795 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
BodyGuard Microset, REF: A120-161XYB
CME America, LLC
OSTEOVATION, 5CC, INJECT FORMULA. Product Number: 390-2005, UDI: 813845020054 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
BodyGuard Microset, REF: A100-163XSFL
CME America, LLC
CMExpress Microbore Set, REF: A120-161CYF
CME America, LLC
This is an accessory to Intelect Advanced, Intelect Mobile, Intelect Neo, and V-Sonic devices. NYLATEX WRAP - Product Usage: are intended to be used based on the devices associated with them. Nylatex wraps are composed of nylon and natural rubber and are accessories used to secure electrodes or thermal therapy to a patient.
DJO, LLC
ACUMED IMPACT 10CC. Product Number: 65-0110-S, UDI: 813845020269 - Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is replaced by bone duri
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
MOL3650 Simplexa VZV Direct - Product Usage: is intended for use on the LIAISON MDX instrument for the qualitative detection of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) DNA in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from patients with signs and symptoms of VZV infections of the central nervous system (CNS).
DiaSorin Molecular LLC
ACUMED IMPACT 5CC. Product Number: 65-0105-S, UDI: 813845020252 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is replace
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
DRW-0742-01: Gen 2 Anterior Chairside Splint LLUR (lower left-upper right) - Product Usage: intended to provide assistance in both the planning (pre-operative) and the surgical (intra-operative) phases of dental implantation surgery.
Neocis Inc.
POWERWAND XL 4Fr 8cm Maximum Barrier Kit (Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter made of ChronoFlex C with BioGUARD Technology), Catalog No. 94108, Device UDI 00859821006773/Pacakge UDI 10859821006770 - Product Usage: Introducer with Extended Dwell Catheter is used to gain access to the vascular system to sample blood and administer fluids intravenously. It may also be used for power injection of contrast media up to a rate 8ml/sec, at a maximum of 325 psi fluid pressure.
Access Scientific LLC
CMExpress Microbore Sets, REF: A120-160C2YRV
CME America, LLC
BodyGuard Microset, REF: A120-125XSE
CME America, LLC
enVista one-piece hydrophobic acrylic toric intraocular lens, Bausch and Lomb - Product Usage: is indicated for primary implantation in the capsular bag of the eye in adult patients for visual correction of aphakia and corneal astigmatism following removal of a cataractous lens for improved uncorrected distance vision.
Bausch & Lomb Surgical, Inc.
BodyGuard Microset, REF: A100-163XES
CME America, LLC
CMExpress Microbore Sets, REF: A120-160CYFRV
CME America, LLC
OSTEOVATION EX, 3CC, IMPACT FORMULA. Product Number: 390-0203, UDI: 813845020030 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resor
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
EXACTECH OSSILIX FORM (MX), 10CC. Product Number: 660-01-10, UDI: 813845021037 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
EXACTECH OSSILIX FORM (MX), 5CC. Product Number: 660-01-05, UDI: 813845021020 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
SKAFFOLD RENU FLOW, 5CC. Product Number: SKMA-FL05, UDI: 813845020849 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Callos Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is r
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
BodyGuard Microset w/ Non-Vented Spike Connector, REF: A100-163XEBS
CME America, LLC
BioMed Balance Recalls Wintergreen and Sweet Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
BioMed Balance, of Kent, Wash.
Cookware Company Recalls Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens Due to Burn and Injury Hazards
DownEast Outfitters Recalls Folding Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
Relux Mattress Co. Ltd., of China
Manhattan Toy Recalls 'Manhattan Ball' Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
KIA 2020: STEERING
KIA
FORD 2020: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
FORD
LINCOLN 2016-2020: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
LINCOLN
FORD 2021: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
FORD
NISSAN 2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
NISSAN
Hafiz Foods, Inc. Recalls Samosas Containing Chicken Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Tempura Foods & Spices LLC
Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recalls Non-Electric Instinct, Instinct BC and Pipeline Bicycles with Alloy Frames Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Fresh Express Chopped Kit SOUTHWEST TOTAL NET WT. 11.5 oz (326g) plastic bag. FRESH EXPRESS INCORPORATED P.O. BOX 80599, SALINAS, CA 93912 UPC 0 71279 30602 5
Fresh Express Incorpated
Blanxart 85% Nicaragua Organic Dark Chocolate Bar, packaged in paper packaging with internal foil wrapper. Net weight 4.4 oz (125 g). UPC 8 32924 00058 9. Product's label is read in parts: "***BLANXART 85% NICARAGUA ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE***Organic dark chocolate, Cocoa 85% minimum. Ingredients: cocoa, cane sugar, cocoa butter *** BB Chocolate Group, SA c/Tambor del Bruc 13 -17 08970 Sant Joan Desp¿, Spain *** Made in Spain ***Imported by: Culinary Collective Lynnwood, WA ***".
Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective
Brimonidine Tartrate Opthalmic Solution 0.2%, 10 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC Hollywood, FL 33024. Made in India. NDC 70069-232-01
SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC
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.