2020 Recalls
4,819 recalls · Page 7 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 15 critical, 31 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (14), FDA Food (12), CPSC (10), 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.
Regard - Product Usage: Obstetric Gynecologic specialized manual instrument. Labor and delivery kits.
ROi CPS LLC
Invacare PerfectO2 V Oxygen Concentrator- intended for patients with respiratory disorders requiring supplemental oxygen Model Numbers: IRC5PO2V (U…
Invacare Corporation
MX60ET (enhanced enVista Toric) enVista¿ One-Piece Hydrophobic Acrylic Toric Model MX60ET - Product Usage: The lens is intended for placement in the …
Bausch & Lomb Surgical, Inc.
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UCT160-OL5 - Product Usage: used for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human…
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Burley Recalls Child Bicycle Seats Due to Crash Hazard
Fiskars Brands Recalls 16 Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Due to Laceration Hazard
Goal Zero Recalls Power Supplies Due to Fire Hazard
GrillBlazer Recalls Propane Torch Guns Due to Fire Hazard
L G Sourcing Recalls to Repair Electric Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
Easy Top Enterprises LTD, of China
Neptune Benson Recalls Delta Ultra-Violet Generators For Pools and Spas Due to Fire Hazard
Neptune Benson, of Warwick, Rhode Island (after August 2016)
Spirit Halloween Recalls Children's Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Washington Shoe Company Recalls Western Chief Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Washington Shoe Company, of Kent, Wash.
BMW 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW
FORD 2005-2021: STEERING
FORD
NISSAN 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
NISSAN
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
INFINITI 2011-2014: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
INFINITI
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
LAND ROVER 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
LAND ROVER
Fried Chicken Meal with Mac & Cheese, packaged in clear plastic container with printed label product code begins with 247257; Fried Chicken Meal with…
Whole Foods Market
Roasted Turkey Chef Plate with Mac & Cheese and Broccoli, packaged in clear plastic container with printed label product code begins with 242019
Whole Foods Market
Chicken Rustico Romano Chef Plate with Mac & Cheese and Broccoli, packaged in clear plastic container with printed label product code begins with 241…
Whole Foods Market
BBQ Turkey Meatballs Chef Plate with Mac & Cheese and Green Beans, packaged in clear plastic container with printed label product code begins with 24…
Whole Foods Market
Green Raisins 200 grams (7 oz.) Packaged in plastic bags. Bar Code:992203621
Singh Trading Inc. DBA Roshni Foods
Sysco Arrezzio 3/8" Petite Diced Tomatoes in Tomato Puree, #7807458, each metal can has the net weight of 6.38 lbs. (2.89 kg). UPC 7 34730 21799 4. …
The Neil Jones Food Company
FRESH EXPRESS KIT CAESAR SUPREME, Romaine Lettuce, Creamy Caesar Dressing, Italian Artisan Cheeses, Savory Garlic Croutons, Total Net WT. 10.5oz (298…
Fresh Express Incorpated
Chicken Breast Chef Plate with Mac & Cheese and Broccoli, packaged in clear plastic container with printed label product code begins with 299430
Whole Foods Market
Synergy raw kombucha - Multi-Green; 16 fl. oz. (473 mL) UPC 7 22430 14016 2 GT's Living Foods LLC Beverly Hills, CA
GT's Living Foods
Natural Grocers, Elderberries Whole Organic, 4 oz. (113g), plastic bag, UPC 0-0082-00304-3
Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Inc DBA Natural Grocers
Rotisserie Chicken Meals with Mac & Cheese and Broccoli, packaged in clear plastic container with printed label product code begins with 261596 2615…
Whole Foods Market
Macaroni & Cheese, chef s case; Macaroni & Cheese, packaged in clear plastic container; Macaroni & Cheese, online and catering product code begins wi…
Whole Foods Market
Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion USP, 0.025%, 60 mL (60 grams) bottle, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-010-59
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
clomiPRAMINE Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 50 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc., Salisbury, MD NDC …
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 10 mg / 5 mL (2 mg / mL), 5 mL fill in a 6 mL vial, Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Sterile, Fresenius Kabi, Lak…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
SYP Health Hand Sanitizer Alcohol Gel (ethyl alcohol) 70%, Net Wt. 16.91 FL OZ (500 mL) bottles,Biotecnologia, Educacion y Genetica, S.A. de C.V. Av.…
AA PRODUCTS INC
Immune Boost with natural strawberry flavor, 8,000 IU, Supports a Healthy and Balanced Immune System, 60 mL bottle, Manufactured by: Fusion Health an…
Fusion Health and Vitality LLC
Levetiracetam Tablets, USP 500 mg, packaged in 120-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: VKT Pharma Private Limited Srikakulam, India - 532 409, Ma…
EYWA PHARMA INC
Felodipine Extended Release Tablets, USP 10 mg,100-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Made…
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
Paroex (chlorhexidine gluconate) Oral Rinse, USP 0.12%, Alcohol Free, Rx only, packaged in: a) 1 pint (473 mL) NDC 52376-021-02; b) 4 fl oz (118 mL)…
Sunstar Americas, Inc.
Cardioblate CryoFlex, Surgical Ablation Probe, Model Number 60SF7, PROBE 60SF7 CRYOFLEX 7CM 26L - is a single use, disposable cryoprobe that is desig…
MEDTRONIC ATS MEDICAL, INC.
ViewRay MRIdian System: Model No. 10000, CE, Rated Supply Voltage - 380/480 VAC, 3 - Frequency Range (Hertz) - 50/60 Hz, Rated Input in Amperes - 21…
Viewray, Inc.
Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 1-2mm 0.5g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantology, and period…
Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc.
Box Label: ION Fully Articulating Catheter, REF 490105, VER 08 - Product Usage: used to navigate the Ion Fully Articulating Catheter within the lung …
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
AB PowerCel 170 (velvet black), REF: CI-5517-150, UDI: (01) 07630016833113 used to power the following devices: Na¿da CI Q90 Sound Processor (CI-528…
Advanced Bionics, LLC
Cardioblate CryoFlex, Surgical Ablation Probe, Model Number 60CM1, CLAMP 60CM1 CRYOFLEX PROBE 26L - is a single use, disposable cryoprobe that is des…
MEDTRONIC ATS MEDICAL, INC.
ViewRay MRIdian Linac System: Model No. 20000, CE, Rated Supply Voltage - 380/480 VAC, 3 - Frequency Range (Hertz) - 50/60 Hz, Rated Input in Ampere…
Viewray, Inc.
RayStation standalone software treatment planning system, Model No. 4.0, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 5.0, 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.0, 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 10.0 -…
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
Cardioblate CryoFlex, Surgical Ablation Probe, Model Number 60SF2, PROBE 60SF2 CRYOFLEX 10CM 26L - Product Usage: is a single use, disposable cryopro…
MEDTRONIC ATS MEDICAL, INC.
Verigene Processor SP, Model Numbers 10-0000-07 and 10-0000-07R. Used with assay: Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Positive Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test,BC…
Luminex Corporation
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.