2020 Recalls
5,998 recalls · Page 53 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 8 critical, 36 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 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 (30), FDA Drug (7), CPSC (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
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 …
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 th…
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 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 skeleta…
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
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 0 712…
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 000…
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.…
SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC
Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) delayed-release capsules, 240 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Biogen Inc., Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC 6440…
Biogen MA Inc.
Brimonidine Tartrate Opthalmic Solution 0.2%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC Hollywood, FL 33024. Made in India.…
SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC
Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP 500,000 units/5mL Cup, Delivers 5 mL, Rx Only, Manufactured by: VistaPharm, Largo, FL 33771, a) NDC 66689-037-50 (indi…
VistaPharm, Inc.
Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP 100,000 units per mL, Bubblegum Flavored, 16 fl. oz. bottle (480 mL), Shake Well Before Using, Rx Only, Manufactured by…
VistaPharm, Inc.
Brimonidine Tartrate Opthalmic Solution 0.2%, 5 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC Hollywood, FL 33024. Made in India. …
SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC
Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate for Injection) 0.25 mg, Sterile - for subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufactured for: EMD Serono, Inc., Rockland, MD …
EMD Serono, Inc.
3COR DISTRACTION SCREW, 12 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical spine.
TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC
CEZANNE II TLIF Bullet-Tip Cage, 8Deg, W11 x L30, H7mm, Part #018.1907.
CTL Medical Corporation
OrthoPediatrics ACL Reconstruction System ShieldLoc 7mm implant component model number 10-1008-4070 - Product Usage: is intended for fixation of tend…
OrthoPediatrics Corp
Prodimed Combicath catheters for mini bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)-COMBICATH PE 85 cm x 4.0 mm 58124 40US
Prodimed Plastimed Division
TOMTEC-ARENA TTA2;software version no. 2.20 and lower; Picture archiving and communications system. Software Versions and applicable UDI: TTA 1…
Tomtec Imaging Systems Gmbh
PHANTOM CS DISTRACTION SCREW, 12 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical sp…
TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC
Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-80P-50 (8 fr. 50 cm ENFit En…
Kentec Medical, Inc
Blood gases (PCO2, PO2) and blood pH test system; ABL800 FLEX; Model Number 393-800; UDI (01)05700693938004. Model 393-800 is available in the follow…
Radiometer Medical ApS
Prodimed Combicath Paediatric catheters for blind protected distal bronchial sampling- COMBICATH 35 cm x 1.9 mm Product Code: 58 223 19US
Prodimed Plastimed Division
COOPERSURGICAL Os FinderTM Cervical Dilator, Taper: 2.0 mm to 4.0 mm OD Length: 21.5 cm Box of 50 Part Number: 1176
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Percepta CRT-P MRI, Model Numbers: a) W1TR01, b) W1TR04, c) W4TR01, d) W4TR04
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
PHANTOM CS QUICK START DISTRACTION SCREW, 12 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the …
TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC
Prodimed Combicath catheters for mini bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)-COMBICATH PE 60 cm x 2.7 mm Product Code: 58216 27US
Prodimed Plastimed Division
Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-Y60P-50 (6 fr. 50 cm ENFit E…
Kentec Medical, Inc
GlideScope Core OneTouch Smart Cable, REF: 0800 0601, an accessory to the GlideScope Video Laryngoscope System Per PLRA: The Core OneTouch Cables…
Verathon, Inc.
CEZANNE II TLIF Bullet-Tip Cage, 8Deg, W11 x L30, H8mm, Part #018.1908.
CTL Medical Corporation
FHC Guideline 4000 5.0 GL5 Main Processing Unit - Product Usage: intended to record and stimulate electrophysiological activity, as well as aid in t…
FHC, Inc.
CareLink SmartSync Device Manager, Model Number 24970A
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Azure S DR MRI, Model Number W3DR01
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Cardinal Health NPWT Canister with Gel 300cc, Prescription Only - Product Usage: The systems are intended for use on patients with chronic, acute, …
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Blood gases (PCO2, PO2) and blood pH test system; ABL800 FLEX; Model Number 393-801; UDI (01)05700693938011. Model 393-801 is available as ABL837. Th…
Radiometer Medical ApS
Azure XT DR MRI, Model Numbers: a) W1DR01 and b) W2DR01
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
The CapsoCam Plus (SV-3); Device Common Name: System, Imaging, Gastrointestinal, Wireless, Capsule; Catalog Number 2795 - Product Usage: intended for…
Capso Vision, Inc.
Azure S SR MRI, Model Number W3SR01
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
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.