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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 13 critical, 37 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (33), CPSC (8), NHTSA (8), 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 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY CONN REDUCER 3/8 X 1/4 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050516000/ 00803622123276

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Pediatric Adjustable Flange Tracheostomy Tube Cuffless

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 8, 2020

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT2 WAVE ITALIAN, Product Code IAP-0500I

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System Software Versions 3.5.1 and below Product Code:6844461 Unique Identifier: 10758750031610

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Elekta Unity, Image-Guided Radiation Therapy System

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Control Panel REF - 60-02-15: LivaNova SCP Pump Control Panel. REF 60-02-15, IPX2, RxOnly, UDI: 04033817900986

LivaNova Deutschland GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY CONN REDUCER 1/2 X 3/8 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert label:050518000/ 00803622123283

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 8, 2020

Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AC3 Optimus IABP NA/EMEA, Product Code IAP-0700

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY 3/16 X 3/16 STR CONNW/LL24. REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050432000 / 00803622123184

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Mueller Sports Medicine Hybrid Wraparound Knee Support, Qty: 1 unit per box

Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

BodyGuardian Heart Remote Monitoring Kit, consisting of two BG Heart monitors, either Models BC-1001-A or BC1001-D, and a cell phone, either Models B…

Preventice Services, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Fujifilm Synapse PACS Software Version 5.5.x and 5.7.x- intended as interface to the FUJIFILM Synapse PACS Software (Server)

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

1/2 - 3/8 REDUC CONN, STRL REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:EC2145S/ 00803622129322

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY S/1/4 TO 3/16 RED 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050514000/00803622123269

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Control Panel REF - 60-02-50: LivaNova SCP Pump Control Panel S5/C5. REF 60-02-50, IPX2, RxOnly, UDI: 04033817900993

LivaNova Deutschland GmbH

FDA Devices Critical Jul 8, 2020

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AEROAUTOCAT 2 WAVE, Product Code IAP-0535

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY Y CONN 1/4 X 1/4 X 1/4 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050524000/ 00803622123306

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 8, 2020

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT2 WAVE SPANISH, Product Code IAP-0500E

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 8, 2020

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT2 SPANISH, Product Code IAP-0400E

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

1/4X3/16X3/16YCONN,STRL REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:EC2102S/ 00803622129278

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

(1) Atellica Data Manager software version 1.0 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11314237 (2) Atellica Data Manager software version 1.1 Siemens Mate…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

uCT 530 Computed Tomography X-Ray System

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

VITROS 5600 Integrated System Software Versions 3.3.3 and below Product Code: 6802413 Unique Identifier: 10758750002740

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Siemens IMMULITE 2000 XPi Immunoassay System - In vitro Chemistry Analyzer SMN #10373214 - Product Usage: are intended for professional use in a labo…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

ABL80-FLEX CO-OX 393-841 Box Label, REF 393-841, IVD, CE, UDI: 05700693938417 - Product Usage: It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, n…

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY ASY STR CONN 3/8 STRLE 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050506000/ 00803622123238

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY STR CONN 3/16 STRLE 24. REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050503000/ 00803622123214

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Neo-Vent Infant T-Piece Resuscitation Circuit With Neonatal Mask; Circuit for use on compatible Infant Resuscitators. 15mm OD x 10mm ID connector; RE…

Westmed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY 1/4 X 3/8 REDUCER W/LL 24. REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050434000/ 00803622123207

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

ABL80-FLEX-393-839 Box Label, REF 393-839, IVD, CE, UDI: 05700693938394 - Product Usage: It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near pa…

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System - Refurbished Product Code: 6802914 Unique Identifier: 10758750007103

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY CONN Y 1/2X1/2X3/8 STR 24. REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:029165000/ 00803622123153

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Vein Irrigation Cannula with blunt tip. ASY BIC, STERILE 25/CS REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:BIC/ 00803622133091

LivaNova USA Inc.

CPSC Moderate Jul 8, 2020

GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Recalls GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Inc., of Eugene, Ore.

CPSC Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Lidl US Recalls Silvercrest Bread Makers Due to Electric Shock Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Pranarom Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning

Pranarom, of Minneapolis, Minn.

NHTSA Critical Jul 8, 2020

KIA 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

KIA

NHTSA Critical Jul 7, 2020

AUDI 2013-2017: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Jul 7, 2020

CHRYSLER,DODGE 2007-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

CHRYSLER,DODGE

NHTSA Critical Jul 6, 2020

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2020

A Better You! Recalls Belecoo Strollers Due to Violation of Federal Stroller and Carriage Safety Standard; Fall, Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards…

CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2020

Avalon Furniture Recalls Cottage Town Bedroom Furniture Sold at Rooms To Go Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Ale…

Avalon Furniture, of Houston, Texas

CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2020

Edens Garden Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Al…

Edens Garden, of San Clemente, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2020

Polaris Recalls Phoenix 200 All-Terrain Vehicles ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2020

Polaris Recalls Ranger and General Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

NHTSA Critical Jul 2, 2020

HYUNDAI 2011-2012: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Jul 2, 2020

FREIGHTLINER 2017-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical Jul 2, 2020

KIA 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

KIA

NHTSA Critical Jul 2, 2020

LAND ROVER 2013-2016: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

LAND ROVER

FDA Food Moderate Jul 1, 2020

Stumptown Cold Brew Coffee and Chocolate with Oatmilk. Product is TetraPak Prisma Pak aseptic packaging. Keep refrigerated. Net 11 fl. oz (325 mL).…

Stumptown Coffee Corp

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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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.