2020 Product Recalls (6,048)

2020 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 6,048 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2020. That represents about 5.79% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.6 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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 121 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 17 critical, 32 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 37 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (15), NHTSA (13), FDA Food (12), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

2020 Recall Year Insight

VNS Therapy SENTIVA DUO # 1000-D - Product Usage: indicated for the treatment of chronic or recurrent depression in patients who are experiencing a treatment-resistant or treatment- intolerant depressive episode.

Bransist Safire, Digital Angiography System containing a MS-200 Ceiling Suspended C-arm Support - Product Usage: designed to provide fluoroscopic images of the patient during diagnostic surgical and interventional angiography and cardiology procedures.

Randox Mg R1 - Product Usage: For the quantitative in vitro determination of Magnesium in serum, plasma and urine Catalogue Number: MG3880

BD" Multi-Check CD4 Low Control 2.5 mL IVD - Product Usage: intended as a complete process control for immunophenotyping by flow cytometry.

Clinical Innovations ROM Plus Collection Kit IFU: ROM Plus Rupture of Membrane Test ROM-5025, ROM-6025

MANI Infusion Cannula 23G S - Product Usage: for use in injecting perfusate or aspirating out intraocular materials during ophthalmic surgery Ref: MTC 23S

MANI TROCAR KIT 23G S - Product Usage: for use in injecting perfusate or aspirating out intraocular materials during ophthalmic surgery, Ref: MTK 23S

Canon Aquilion Prime SP, Multislice Helical CT Scanner, TSX-303B/8L - Product Usage: intended to acquire and display cross-sectional volumes of the whole body, including the head.

MassChrom Amino Acid Analysis Plasma Control Level II, Order No. 0472 - Product Usage: The kit is intended for amino acid metabolic screening, confirmation of a tentative diagnosis, and monitoring of treatment in individuals diagnosed with a metabolic disorder.

Randox Rx Series Mg - Product Usage: For the quantitative in vitro determination of Magnesium in serum, plasma and urine Catalogue Number: MG8326

Sentinel V10.x & V11.x, Models: 98200 & 98201 - Product Usage: designed using the latest programming technology and is easy to install and to use.

BRP Recalls Can-Am Screw Jacks Due to Crush Hazard

Camp Chef Recalls Portable Gas Stoves Due to Fire Hazard

Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Canvas NEO Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Graco Recalls Inclined Sleeper Accessory Included with Four Models of Playards to Prevent Risk of Suffocation

LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

AUDI 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

VOLKSWAGEN 2012-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VOLVO 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

PORSCHE 2000-2008: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Homfa Cabinets Recalled Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Made by Shenzhen Luosi Ge Trading Co. (Recall Alert)

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

ACURA,HONDA 2007-2015: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

HONDA 2013-2015: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

HONDA 2002-2006: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SUBARU 2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

FORD 2005-2021: STEERING

YAGUMO AMANATTO GIFT BOX 6P 6/19.01 OZ JAN Code: 49 03089 39050 4 Imported by JFC International Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90040

Lemonade 1/2 gallon glass bottle. UPC:7525200265. "10% Real Juice Lemonade"

Dole Brands, Savory Spinach Dijon, 4.9 oz,

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

Dole" Organic Romaine Hearts 3pk Organic Biologique) (UPC 0-71430-90061-1), Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts, Net Wt 12 oz. (UPC 7-11535-50201-2),

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 0 25000 01970 8 Case UPC 000-25000-04812-8

Quantum Health branded Elderberry liquid herbal extract dietary supplement is packaged in 2oz glass bottle, 12 bottles/case. Product is shelf stable with net wt. 2 fl oz/59 mL. UPC code: 0 46985 01625 4 Product is distributed by Quantum, Inc., Eugene, OR.

BELLEFONTAINE PEANUT BUTTER & BROWNIES DAIRY FREE FROZEN DESSERT 1 PINT (473 ML) packaged in paper cup

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 UPC 0 25000 04811 1, Case UPC 000-25000-04812-8

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 Blue Corn, Veggie & Cheese Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00233, Keep Frozen, 6 packs/box (case)

Pacific Jade Indian Curry Sauce Starter With Fenugreek and Cardamom, wholesale case with 2, 39 oz. plastic tubs, case UPC 50758108742487

Anagrelide Capsules, USP 1 mg, 100 capsules, Rx only, Manufactured in India for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 NDC 13668-462-01

ARIPIPRAZOLE TABLETS, 15 mg, 30-count. bottles, Rx Only, GSMS Incorporated, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012 USA, NDC #60429-449-30

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