2020 Recalls
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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 13 critical, 33 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (19), FDA Food (12), FDA Drug (9), 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.
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
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Homfa Cabinets Recalled Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Made by Shenzhen Luosi Ge Trading Co. (Recall Alert)
Shenzhen Luosi Ge Trading Co., of China (owner of Homfa trademark)
Scentsy Recalls Electrical Oil Warmers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Thermo Tents Recalls Mór Series Tents Due to Fire Hazard; Tents are Mislabeled as Fire Retardant (Recall Alert)
HONDA 2018-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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ACURA,HONDA 2007-2015: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
ACURA,HONDA
HONDA 2013-2015: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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HONDA 2002-2006: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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YAGUMO AMANATTO GIFT BOX 6P 6/19.01 OZ JAN Code: 49 03089 39050 4 Imported by JFC International Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90040
J F C International Inc
Lemonade 1/2 gallon glass bottle. UPC:7525200265. "10% Real Juice Lemonade"
Homestead Creamery, Inc.
Dole Brands, Savory Spinach Dijon, 4.9 oz,
Sunnyside Farms
Tanimura & Antle brand Romaine lettuce. 1 head 12,15,018 and 24 case Product of USA UPC: 2-27918 20314-9 Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, CA
Tanimura & Antle
Dole" Organic Romaine Hearts 3pk Organic Biologique) (UPC 0-71430-90061-1), Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts, Net Wt 12 oz. (UPC 7-11535-50201…
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Minute Maid STRAWBERRY LEMONADE FLAVORED WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS 59 FL OZ (1.8 QT) 1.75 L PRODUCED FOR THE COCA-COLA COMPANY ATLANTA, GA Unit UPC …
The Coca-Cola Company
Quantum Health branded Elderberry liquid herbal extract dietary supplement is packaged in 2oz glass bottle, 12 bottles/case. Product is shelf stable…
Quantum Inc
BELLEFONTAINE PEANUT BUTTER & BROWNIES DAIRY FREE FROZEN DESSERT 1 PINT (473 ML) packaged in paper cup
BLISS TEXAS
Minute Maid WATERMELON FLAVORED FRUIT DRINK WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS 59 FL OZ (1.8 QT) 1.75 L PRODUCED FOR THE COCA-COLA COMPANY ATLANTA, GA Unit U…
The Coca-Cola Company
Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00234, Keep Frozen, 6 packs/box (case)
Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC
Tucson Tamale Blue Corn, Veggie & Cheese Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00233, Keep Frozen, 6 packs/box (case)
Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC
Pacific Jade Indian Curry Sauce Starter With Fenugreek and Cardamom, wholesale case with 2, 39 oz. plastic tubs, case UPC 50758108742487
CELTRADE CANADA
Anagrelide Capsules, USP 1 mg, 100 capsules, Rx only, Manufactured in India for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 NDC 13668-462-01
Torrent Pharma Inc
ARIPIPRAZOLE TABLETS, 15 mg, 30-count. bottles, Rx Only, GSMS Incorporated, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Packaged by GSMS, …
Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP 0.05%, Net Wt. 50 grams, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma. Inc. Buena, NJ 08310 NDC 52565-039-60
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
CVS Health Hydrating Healing Ointment (Petrolatum 41%), Net Wt 3 OZ (85g), Distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 UPC…
US Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Aripiprazole Tablets, USP, 15 mg, 30 tablets per unit dose carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc, Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9, Distribute…
The Harvard Drug Group
Tizanidine Tablets, USP 4mg, Rx Only, 150 Tablets per Bottle, Manufactured by Alkem Laboratories Ltd, Mumbai - 400 013, INDIA, Distributed by: Ascend…
Ascend Laboratories LLC
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%, Alcohol Free, packaged in 15 mL unit does cups (barcode 7016602715), packaged in 50-count unit dose cu…
Lohxa LLC
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets, USP, 5 mg 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Marlex Pharmceuticals, Inc. New Castle, DE 19720. NDC 10…
InvaTech Pharma Solutions, LLC
REGENECARE HA (Lidocaine HCL 2%) Topical Anesthetic Hydrogel, Net Wt. 3 oz. (85 g), Manufactured For: MPM Medical Mesquite, TX 75149. NDC 66977-107-…
MPM Medical LLC
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UCT140P-AL5 - Product Usage: used with other supporting equipment for endoscopic real-time ultrasound …
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
CME America T-Syringe Pump - T34 - Product Usage: infusion of medications or fluids requiring continuous or intermittent delivery at precisely-contro…
CME America, LLC
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UC160P-OL5 - Product Usage: used for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human…
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
CAS-930A Flat Panel Monitor (FPD) used in conjunction with the Canon Interventional Angiography System, Model numbers: Infinix-8000C and Infinix-8000…
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
CME America T-Syringe Pump - T34L PCA - Product Usage: infusion of medications or fluids requiring continuous or intermittent delivery at precisely-c…
CME America, LLC
Yukon OCT Spinal System Yukon Anti-Torque Alignment Tube - Product Usage: The Anti-Torque Alignment Tube (the Alignment Tube ) provides counter rota…
K2M, Inc
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UE160-AL5 - Product Usage: used for endoscopic ultrasonic imaging of the gastrointestinal wall, bile a…
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
6PLUS1 Multilevel Saliva Calibrator Set Cortisol Cortisone in Saliva, Order No. 73039 - Product Usage: The kit is used as a test for patients to moni…
Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH
B. Braun Introcan Safety IV Catheters, Product codes REF 4252500-01 4252519-01 4252535-01 4252560-01 4252586-01 4251890-01 4252535-01 4252586-…
Janus Trade Group
CME America T-Syringe Pump - Neofeed - Product Usage: infusion of medications or fluids requiring continuous or intermittent delivery at precisely-co…
CME America, LLC
The Biomeme SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test is a molecular in vitro diagnostic test that is based on widely used nucleic acid amplification technolo…
Biomeme, Inc.
REF MC330209 6' (15 cm) Appx 0.09 ml, Smallbore Trifuse Ext Set w/3 MicroClave Clear, 0.2 Micron Filter, 1.2 Micron Filter, 3 Clamps (Blue, Yellow, W…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Luminesse ML PMMA, 98x20mm, REF: 5336-B1 - Product Usage: used as a milling blank in the fabrication of provisional crowns and bridges. All blanks ar…
Talladium Inc
MiniMed 670G, insulin pump, Ref/Model # MMT-1760KPK, MMT-1762KCN, MMT-1762WWK - Product Usage: indicated for continuous or periodic monitoring of glu…
Medtronic Inc.
MassChrom Cortisol, Cortisone Saliva Control Level II, Order No. 0350 - Product Usage: The kit is used as a test for patients to monitor their cortis…
Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number :GF-UM20 - Product Usage: used with other supporting equipment for endoscopic real-time ultrasound imaging…
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UMQ130 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus Endoscopic Ultrasound Center, EVIS Video System Center, l…
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UCT180 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus universal endoscopic ultrasound center or a diagnostic sy…
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
CME America T-Syringe Pump - Ameritus 1st Enteral Pump - Product Usage: infusion of medications or fluids requiring continuous or intermittent delive…
CME America, 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: 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.