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2020 Recalls

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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 4 critical, 46 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 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 (37), CPSC (7), FDA Food (4), 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-40P-50 (4 fr. 50 cm ENFit En…

Kentec Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-50P-50 (5 fr. 50 cm ENFit En…

Kentec Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Azure XT SR MRI, Model Numbers: a) W1SR01 and b) W2SR01

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Patient Connector, Model Number 24967

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

TactiCath Quartz Contact Force Ablation Catheter, Model Numbers: PN-004 065 (GTIN 07640157990033) and PN-004 075 (GTIN 07640157990040) - Product Usa…

Abbott

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

uDR 596i Digital Medical X-Ray Imaging System - Product Usage: intended to use by a qualified/ trained doctor or technician on both adult and pediat…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

DUFNER Instrumente GmbH-De Bakey Slim Needleholder- intended to hold a suturing needle for closing wounds during suturing and surgical procedures …

Dufner Instrumente GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

PHANTOM CS DISTRACTION SCREW, 14 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical sp…

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-Y50P-80 (5 fr. 80 cm ENFit E…

Kentec Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF, model no. 706050 - Product Usage: X-ray system, diagnostic, general-purpose.

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Serena CRT-P MRI, Model Numbers: a) W1TR02, b) W1TR05, c) W4TR02, d) W4TR05

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

PHANTOM CS QUICK START DISTRACTION SCREW, 16 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the…

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

VistaSolution, physiological signal transmitter. A software graphical user interface for use by healthcare professionals to display physiological da…

Vitalconnect Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

PHANTOM CS QUICK START DISTRACTION SCREW, 14 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the …

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

PORT-A-CATH¿ II POWER P.A.C. Low Profile" system.

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

OrthoPediatrics ACL Reconstruction System ShieldLoc 6mm implant component model number 10-1008-4060 - Product Usage: is intended for fixation of tend…

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

uCT 760 System, Computed Tomography X-ray System

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Prodimed Combicath catheters for blind or fibrescope-guided protected distal bronchial sampling (PDBS)- COMBICATH PE 90 cm Product Code: 58229 19

Prodimed Plastimed Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

DABRA Laser (RA-308 Excimer Laser). The DABRA Laser and DABRA Catheter is an excimer laser ultraviolet light source and delivery system, collectively…

Ra Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber), RES 102004, Sizes: a) I.D. mm 4,0, Product Code 102004-000040 b) I.D. mm 5,0, Product Code 102004-000050 c) I.D. mm 6,0,…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Pump Tube Set for MMS Libra and Solar Systems - Product Usage: Intended for use during water perfusion urodynamic procedures to study the function of…

LABORIE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, CANADA ULC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Curaplex Ambu King LTS-D Supraglottic Airway Kit with ET Tube Part Number: KLTSD404K Curaplex Ambu¿ King LTS-D" Supraglottic Airway Kit with ET…

Bound Tree Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Prodimed Combicath Paediatric catheters for blind protected distal bronchial sampling-" COMBICATH PE 35 cm Product Code: 58 223 19

Prodimed Plastimed Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Centurion DIFFICULT IV KIT containing BD's Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin Tubes (BD Vacutainer-BD Codes 367884 & 367960; Centurion code 45177 (V…

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

CEZANNE II TLIF Bullet-Tip Cage, 8Deg, W11 x L26, H8mm, Part #018.1308.

CTL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Zenith Alpha Abdominal Endovascular Graft, Catalog Prefix ZIMB - Product Usage: is indicated for the endovascular treatment of patients with abdomin…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

CEZANNE II TLIF Bullet-Tip Cage, 8Deg, W11 x L26, H7mm, Part #018.1307.

CTL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Solara CRT-P MRI, Model Numbers: a) W1TR03, b) W1TR06, c) W4TR03, d) W4TR06

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Irix-C Forceps Inserter; Product Code/UDI: T066-0059/ M697T06600591

XTANT Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-Y60P-80 (6 fr. 80 cm ENFit E…

Kentec Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Extra corporeal circuit with bio-active surface.

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-60P-50 (6 fr. 50 cm ENFit En…

Kentec Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

ACTIV.A.C Therapy System; Model Numbers; US: 340000 ACTIV.A.C., NORTH AMERICAN UDI (01)00878237008188 - Product Usage: is an integrated wound manag…

KCI USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Prodimed Combicath catheters for blind or fibrescope-guided protected distal bronchial sampling (PDBS)- COMBICATH 90 cm x 1.9 mm Product Code: 58229…

Prodimed Plastimed Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Cardinal Health NPWT Occlusion Detection Canister 300cc, Prescription Only - Product Usage: The systems are intended for use on patients with chronic…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

3COR DISTRACTION SCREW, 14 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical spine.

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Philips M3015A Microstream CO2 Extension Model No. 862393 -used with an lntelliVue X3 Patient Monitor (Model No. 867030) or a lntelliVue MMX Multi-M…

Philips North America, LLC

CPSC Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Crate and Barrel Recalls Parke Twin and Full Beds Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Nutraceutical Recalls Simplers Botanicals Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Nutraceutical Corporation, of Park City, Utah

NHTSA Critical Jul 15, 2020

TOYOTA 2018-2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

TOYOTA

NHTSA Critical Jul 13, 2020

MITSUBISHI 2014-2019: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

MITSUBISHI

CPSC Moderate Jul 9, 2020

Ananda Apothecary Recalls Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

Ananda Apothecary, of Boulder, Colo.

CPSC Moderate Jul 9, 2020

Cooper Lighting Recalls Light Fixtures Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Cooper Lighting, LLC, (Cooper Lighting Solutions), of Peachtree City, Georgia

CPSC Moderate Jul 9, 2020

DaVinci Recalls Bassinets Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Jul 9, 2020

Miracle Botanicals Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Reca…

Miracle Botanicals, of Pahoa, Hawaii

CPSC Moderate Jul 9, 2020

RH Recalls Riveted Mesh Floor Lamps Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

FDA Food Critical Jul 8, 2020

Hill Country Fare Citrus Punch Drink 1 GAL CONT. NET. 3.78L Contains 0% Juice UPC 4122081863

He Butt

FDA Food Moderate Jul 8, 2020

NORTH STAR TRADING COMPANY SWEET & SALTY CARAMEL TRAIL MIX NET WT 14OZ (396g) MANUFACTURED FOR YOUR MILITARY EXCHANGES BY FLAGSTONE FOODS, INC. SAINT…

Flagstone Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 8, 2020

Hill Country Fare Grape Drink 1 GAL CONT. NET. 3.78L Contains < 1% Juice UPC 4122005176

He Butt

FDA Food Moderate Jul 8, 2020

TOUFAYAN BAKERIES SMART POCKETS EVERYTHING 6 COUNT NET WT 7.4 OZ. (210 g), UPC 0 7312400792 7. 12 packages per case. Product expiration date or shelf…

Toufayan Bakery, Inc.

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 - 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.