2020 Recalls
4,819 recalls · Page 58 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 11 critical, 35 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), NHTSA (9), FDA Food (7), 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.
Transducer S7-3t UDI (01)00884838061439 REF 989605406772 Can be used with: CX50, EPIQ 7, Affiniti 50 and Affiniti 70 Ultrasound systems - Prod…
Philips Ultrasound Inc
HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft- 1 Branch, Product Code: M00202175828P0 - Product Usage: for use in the replacement or repair …
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
R-F Injector Cannula. 18gx10cm-STERILE. REF/UDI: 257-1810/(01)00828788021496; REF/UDI: 257-1810D(01)10818788021493 - Product Usage: The Epimed RF Int…
Epimed International
Transducer S8-3t UDI (01)00884838067523 REF 989605420183 Can be used with: iE33 Utrasound System - Product Usage: Diagnostic ultrasound imagin…
Philips Ultrasound Inc
R-F Injector Cannula. 20gx10cm-STERILE. REF/UDI: 257-2010/(01)10818788022124; REF/UDI: 257-2010D(01)00818788022127 - Product Usage:The Epimed RF Intr…
Epimed International
Delfi Medical Innovations, VariFit Contour Cuffs, single use adult thigh cuff, single port, single bladder, REF 9-9300-003. Rx Only, Sterile
Delfi Medical Innovations, Inc.
Gentell Honey Hydrogel Hydrogel 4oz. Tube. Wound dressing containing hydrogel and honey (100% Leptospermum honey), Model Number: GEN-11340 - Produc…
Gentell, Inc
System AXIOM Aristos FX - Product Usage: A dedicated x-ray system with a flat panel detector which allows the acquisition of x-ray exposures without …
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Hodedah Recalls HI4DR 4-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Remedies May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away…
AUDI 2020: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AUDI
AUDI 2019: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AUDI
AUDI 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
AUDI
PORSCHE 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
PORSCHE
FORD 2019-2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
FORD,LINCOLN
INTERNATIONAL 2019-2020: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
INTERNATIONAL
FORD 2014-2017: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
FORD
Fully Popped Recalls Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Uncommon Good Stores
Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, of Camden, Arizona
Noah Clothing Recalls Men's Reverse Fleece Hoodies Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Burn Hazard
Sobeauty Recalls "Mag Cube" Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Risk of Ingestion by Children That Could Cause Serious and Permanent Intestinal Injuries or Dea…
INTERNATIONAL 2018-2020: ENGINE
INTERNATIONAL
XinXing Dried Plum, Net Wt. 5.3 oz.(150g)
Rong Shing Trading NY Inc
Biotin 1000mcg, Dietary Supplement, 30 Tablets, Manufactured by: Golden Nutrition
GOLDEN NUTRITION INC
Whole Foods Market Minestrone Soup PLU code printed on the product scale labels beginning with 248529 for soup sold in clear plastic deli-style conta…
Whole Foods Market
7075931 Flounder Stuffed W/ Seafood FRZN, Net Wt LBS 15.00 (6.80 KG), 20 packages per case
Freedman Food Service, Inc dba Buckhead Meat & Seafood of Houston
5.5 oz cans of Ocean Spray Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc.
Tops Mint Flavor Pure Dark Chocolate 45% Cocoa NET WT 3.5 oz.(100g)
Tops Markets Inc.
CALCI-MAX Dietary Supplement, 60 capsules, Manufactured for: DOMEL
Alfa Vitamins Laboratories, Inc.
Nizatidine Oral Solution, 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5mL) USP 480 mL bottles, Rx Only Distributed by: Gemini Laboratories, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 60846-3…
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Ceftazidime for Injection USP and Dextrose for Injection USP, 2 g, 50 mL Duplex Container, RX only, B Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524, N…
B. Braun Medical Inc
Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed Release Capsules USP, 40 mg*, 1000-count bottles, Rx only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Bachupally - 500…
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
X12+ and patient cable for the X12+ Telemeter with the following device name: PAT CBL 10WIRE LEADFORM AHA SNAP, PAT CBL 10WIRE LEADFORM IEC SNAP, PAT…
WELCH ALLYN, INC/MORTARA
MoXy Laser Fiber, Material Number 0010-2400 - Product Usage: The fiber can be used for the surgical incision/excision, vaporization, ablation, hemost…
Boston Scientific Corporation
Philips Azurion 7 M20 -XperGuide Software hosted in Interventional Workspot 1.5 when used with the Azurion R2.0 system Interventional fluoro…
Philips North America, LLC
Lead diagnostic electrocardiograph under the following device names: ELI 10, ELI 350, ELI 150c, ELI 250c, ELI 230, ELI 280, ELI 380, R-Scribe and Con…
WELCH ALLYN, INC/MORTARA
Surveyor S12/S19 and patient cable for the S12/S19 Bedside Monitor under the following device names: PAT CBL 10WIRE AHA SNAP JSCREW, PAT CBL 10WIRE I…
WELCH ALLYN, INC/MORTARA
Prismaflex System, Prismaflex Control Unit
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
ProACT Implantation Instrument Set, is a reusable, steam sterilizable surgical instrument set consisting of a U-Channel Sheath through which the Pro …
Uromedica Inc.
Lunar iDXA bone densitometer
GE Healthcare, LLC
Lunar iDXA Advance (iDXA with enCORE v16) bone densitometer
GE Healthcare, LLC
Prismaflex System, Prismaflex Control Unit
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Neptune E-SEP 165mm Blade Electrode, Catalog Number 0703-165-001 - Product Usage: The Neptune E-SEP is an Integrated Smoke Evacuation Pencil (pencil)…
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
ViewRay System: Model No. 10000 and 20000 for radiation treatment. PN11440 MRIdian System Treatment Planning and Delivery System (TPDS) software
Viewray, Inc.
Replaceable lead set for the Wireless Acquisition Module (WAM), which is the ECG front-end for various Electrocardiographs. Sold under the followin…
WELCH ALLYN, INC/MORTARA
PreludeSYNC DISTAL Radial Compression Devices, SDRB-REG-LT, SDRB-REG-RT
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Velofix SA cervical cage, REF: TSA161207, TSA161208, TSA161209, TSA161210, TSA161407, TSA161408, TSA161409, TSA161410 - Product Usage:The device is i…
U&I CORP.
Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System. Instrument Carrier, Part of Leksell Vantage Arc (1053958). Neurological stereotaxic Instrument
Elekta Inc
iLab Polaris Multi-Modality Guidance System; iLab Ultrasound Imaging System
Boston Scientific Corporation
Zimmer Tourniquet Cuff 30" (Blue), PLC Dual Port, Single Bladder, Item Number: 60-7070-105, UDI: 00885825013868, Reprocessed Tourniquet Cuff - Produc…
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Atellica CH 930 Analyzer, Siemens Material Number 11067000 with software version v1.21.0 SP1 or lower
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, 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.