2020 Recalls
5,998 recalls · Page 61 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 1 critical, 49 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 21 distinct recalling firms operating in 1 distinct product categories, with 50 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (49), CPSC (1), 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.
smith&nephew R3 ZERO HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 42MM 71332242…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Genicon Natura Model 210-005-151; 5mm diameter, 100mm length (one cannula, threaded) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol g…
Genicon, Inc.
A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATE TEMPLATE 234MM Item Number: 110025473 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary int…
Biomet
Infinix-8000C with Catheterization Table CAT-850B or CAT-860B - Product Usage: This device is a digital radiography/fluoroscopy system used in a diag…
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
Triever20 Aspiration Guide Catheter a component of FlowTriever Retrieval/ Aspiration System, UDI: 00850291007079
INARI MEDICAL
Comprehensive VRS Inserter, shoulder prosthesis, Item No. 110019068. UDI: (01)00880304829503 (10)814100, (01)00880304829503 (10)570640, (01)0088030…
Biomet, Inc.
Ovation iX Abdominal Stent Graft Systems, REF: TV-AB2080-I, TV-AB2080-J, TV-AB2380-I, TV-AB2380-J, TV-AB2680-I, TV-AB2680-J, TV-AB2980-I, TV-AB2980-J…
Endologix, Inc.
smith&nephew R3 MULTI HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 48MM 7133873…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Dimension Enzymatic Creatinine, Siemens Material Number 10471520, UDI Number 00842768030512 - Product Usage: use in the quantitative determination of…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Regard. Item number: 830034. GS0348D- CVC Triple Lumen 20CM non Sulfa-Mercy.
ROi CPS LLC
BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA) III - Product Usage: Prep Assistant III is intended to prepare human whole blood for flow cytometric analysis on …
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences
Histoplasma Immunodiffusion (ID) Antigen; The IFU labeling is for multiple products which included Fungal Antigens, Positive Controls and ID Plates,a…
Immuno-Mycologics, Inc
A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM LOW PLATE RIGHT 11 HOLE 190MM, Item Number: 110030208 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fix…
Biomet
A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM HIGH PLATE LEFT 11 HOLE 197MM, Item Number: 110030308 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixa…
Biomet
smith&nephew R3 THREE HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 40MM 71335540 42MM 71…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
RayStation 7, UDI # 07350002010068 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer treatments.
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
RayStation 8B Service Pack 2, UDI # 07350002010235 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer …
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
RayStation 4.0 to RayStation 5 Service Pack 2 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer treatm…
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
Genicon GENILook Model 200-105-252, 5mm diameter, 150mm length (2 cannula) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol grip or li…
Genicon, Inc.
A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM DRILL BLOCK SET SCREW, Item Number: 110017551 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixation and…
Biomet
A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM HIGH PLATE RIGHT 11 HOLE 197MM, Item Number: 110030408 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fix…
Biomet
ENF-GP2 Rhino-Laryngo Fiberscope - Product Usage: is indicated for use within the nasal and nasopharyngeal lumen.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Arrow FlexTip Plus Epidural Kit with NRFit Connector, catheter system, Product Codes (US) OT19TAGSK OT19TAGSKA OT19TAPSK OT19TCGLK Product Cod…
Arrow International Inc
A.L.P.S.¿ PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATE TEMPLATE 140MM Item Number: 110025472 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary in…
Biomet
4plus Streptavidin HRP Label, Conjugated Streptavidin Horseradish Peroxidase, Detection Component, Catalog Number: HP604H
Biocare Medical, LLC
Infant Child Starter Kits, Part Number: 3202784-009, containing Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes, for use with LIFEPAK 1000 def…
Physio-Control, Inc.
Genicon GENILook Model 200-105-251, 5mm diameter, 150mm length (1 cannula) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol grip or li…
Genicon, Inc.
Genicon GENILook Model 200-105-152, 5mm diameter, 100mm length (2 cannula) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol grip or li…
Genicon, Inc.
Genicon Natura Model 210-005-052, 5mm diameter, 70mm length (two cannula, threaded) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol gr…
Genicon, Inc.
HardyCHROM MRSA,REF; G307, LOT: 447694, A selective and differential chromogenic medium for the qualitative direct detection of nasal colonization by…
Hardy Diagnostics
IntelliSpace PACS 4.4, Product number 837507 - Product Usage: intended to be used by trained professionals, including but not limited to physicians, …
Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc.
RayStation 6, UDI # 07350002010013 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer treatments.
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes, Part Number: 3202380-006, for use with LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator, LIFEPAK 500 defibrillator, …
Physio-Control, Inc.
RayStation 9B, UDI # 07350002010266 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer treatments.
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
RayStation 6 Service Pack 1, UDI #s 07350002010037, 07350002010082 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be u…
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
STAINLESS STEEL REPROCESSING TRAY, 2D CAMERA HEAD, IS4000, Model No. 400499-03 - Product Usage: is designed to enable complex surgery using a minim…
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
RayStation 8B Service Pack 1, UDI # 07350002010204 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer …
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM DRILL BLOCK GUIDE SLEEVE 2.7MM, Item Number: 110017563 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fix…
Biomet
A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM HIGH PLATE LEFT 14 HOLE 234MM, Item Number: 110030309 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixa…
Biomet
Dimension Vista Enzymatic Creatinine, Siemens Material Number 10700444, UDI Number 00842768036262 - Product Usage: use in the quantitative determinat…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FilmArray BCID Panel, RFIT-ASY-0127, 6, Rx Only, CE, IVD, UDI: 00815381020093 used with the following BACT/ALERT Blood Culture Bottle Catalog No./D…
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Elekta Unity, Philips Marlin Software versions: R5.3.30, R5.3.31, R6.0.5331, R5.7.0, R5.7.1, R6.1.571
Elekta Limited
A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM LOW PLATE RIGHT 14 HOLE 227MM, Item Number: 110030209 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixa…
Biomet
ADVIA Chemistry Enzymatic Creatinine_2, Siemens Material Number 10335869, UDI Number 00630414526690 - Product Usage: use in the quantitative determin…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Genicon GENILook Model 200-005-251, 5mm diameter, 150mm length (one cannula, threaded) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol…
Genicon, Inc.
A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM HIGH PLATE RIGHT 7 HOLE 140MM, Item Number: 110030407 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixa…
Biomet
BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA) II Upgrade - Product Usage: K050191: The BD FACSCanto system with BD FACSCanto clinical software when used with t…
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences
A.L.P.S.¿ PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM LOW PLATE LEFT 14 HOLE 227MM, Item Number: 110030109 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixa…
Biomet
Biomet 6.5 Cannulated Screw Tap - Bone fixation screw, Item Number: 110008466 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixation and stab…
Biomet
Edwards Recalls Mechanical Heat Detectors Due to Failure to Alert to Fire
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.