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 8 critical, 42 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (32), NHTSA (8), CPSC (5), 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.
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 5.5X55MM, Item Number 810M5555 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Multifire Endo Hernia 0 12mm Stapler with 4.0mm Disposable Loading Unit , Part No. 174027 - Product Usage: has application in endoscopic general surg…
Covidien Llc
Sterile Custom Packs to be used in surgical procedures.
American Contract Systems
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 6.5X45MM, Item Number 810M6545 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
OSTEOVATION 3CC IMPACTFORMULA. REF/UDI: 390-2103/00813845020078 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bone dur…
Osteomed, LLC
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 7.5X50MM, Item Number 810M7550 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 5.5X40MM, Item Number 810M5540 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN BL POLY EXT 8.5X45MM, Item Number 811M8545 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices i…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ProxiDiagnost N90, UDI 706100
Philips North America, LLC
Omnipod DASH Insulin Management System (mg/dL configuration), Catalog Number PT000010 M/D: INT1D001MG - Product Usage: is intended for subcutaneous …
Insulet Corporation
Gambro Cartridge Low Volume Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set - Product Usage: is intended for single use in a hemodialysis treatment…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
EQUISTREAM¿ XK Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter. REF/UDI:5913230/:(01)00801741013843; 16F
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
System, Tomography Computed Emmission
GE Healthcare, LLC
Sterile Custom Packs to be used in surgical procedures.
American Contract Systems
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN BL POLY EXT 8.5X40MM, Item Number 811M8540 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices i…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Beckman Coulter Access Immunoassay Systems, Access Free T4 Thyroxine, REF 33880 (UDI:15099590225834) for use with Access Family of Immunoassay System…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Multifire VersaTrack Auto Suture Hernia Stapler, 4.8mm, Part No. 174023 - Product Usage: has application in endoscopic general surgery procedures for…
Covidien Llc
OSTEOVATIONEX 5CC IMPACTFORMULA. REF/UDI: 390-0205/00813845020047 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bone d…
Osteomed, LLC
Power supply provided with Afinion 2, Catalog numbers 1116553, 1116554, 1116556, 1116557, 1116597, 1116598, 1116663, 1116679, 1116680, 1116681, 11166…
Abbott Diagnostics Technologies AS
AGFA Digital Radiography X- Ray system DR 800 with MUSICA Dynamic, Type number: 6010/200 - Product Usage: DR 800: Agfa s DR 800 system is indicated f…
Agfa N.V.
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants VITAL MIS TAB BREAKER, Item Number 850M0055 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices inten…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
OSTEOVATIONEX 3CC IMPACTFORMULA. REF/UDI: 390-0203/00813845020030 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bone d…
Osteomed, LLC
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN BL POLY EXT 8.5X50MM, Item Number 811M8550 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices i…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Cardiovascular Monitoring Device accessory - Product Usage: The chest pneumograph (also referred to as the pneumatic bellows, respiration bellows, or…
Philips North America, LLC
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 7.5X40MM, Item Number 810M7540 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Accelerator APS Aliquoter Module, List number: 07L40 - Product Usage: The ACCELERATOR APS Workcell is a modular system designed to automate sample ha…
Abbott Laboratories
Healing Abutment Conical Connection RP 0 3.6 x 5mm, REF: 36644, UDI: 07332747034462 - Product Usage: Dental implant abutments are intended to be used…
Nobel Biocare Usa Llc
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 6.5X50MM, Item Number 810M6550 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 7.5X35MM, Item Number 810M7535 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Omnipod DASH Insulin Management System (mmol/L configuration), Catalog Number PT000011 M/D: INT1D001MM - Product Usage: is intended for subcutaneou…
Insulet Corporation
Pressure Monitoring Tray, C-PMSY, G02854
Cook Inc.
Sterile Custom Packs to be used in surgical procedures.
American Contract Systems
DICK'S Sporting Goods Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
DICK'S Sporting Goods, of Coraopolis, Pa.
Island Wear Recalls Strollers Due to Violation of Federal Stroller and Carriage Safety Standard; Fall and Choking Hazards
Ushio America Recalls Indiglow LED T8 Lamps Due to Injury Hazard
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MERCEDES-BENZ
FORD 2014-2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN 2011-2016: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FORD,LINCOLN
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES-BENZ
Capstone Holdings Recalls Simply Earth Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Rec…
Capstone Holdings LLC, dba Simply Earth, of Waldo, Wis.
Tim Trading Recalls Emori Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Emori, of Rowland Heights, Calif.
HONDA 2019: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
HONDA
LAND ROVER 2016: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
LAND ROVER
CHEVROLET,GMC 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET,GMC
RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches , Family Size , (21.6 oz. carton)
Mondelez Global Llc
Milkadamia Salted Buttery Spread 8 ounces packaged in plastic tub, 6 packaged per case UPC 858045004718
Jindilli Beverages LLC
Home Style Crab Cakes in a plastic wrapped foam tray, 12 oz. (Four, 3 oz. crab cakes per package). 12 packages per case.
Johnson Sea Products, Inc.
Wegmans Tuna Salad, 16 OZ (1 LB) 454 g; UPC: 77890-48147; SELL BY 5/21/20
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Milkadamia Unsalted Buttery Spread 8 ounces packaged in plastic tub, 6 packaged per case UPC 858045004725
Jindilli Beverages 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 - 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 August 2026.