2020 Recalls
5,998 recalls · Page 7 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 18 critical, 29 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 36 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 38 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward NHTSA (12), FDA Food (12), FDA Devices (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Clinical Innovations ROM Plus Collection Kit IFU: ROM Plus Rupture of Membrane Test ROM-5025, ROM-6025
Clinical Innovations, LLC
MANI Infusion Cannula 23G S - Product Usage: for use in injecting perfusate or aspirating out intraocular materials during ophthalmic surgery Ref: MT…
Mani, Inc. - Kiyohara Facility
MANI TROCAR KIT 23G S - Product Usage: for use in injecting perfusate or aspirating out intraocular materials during ophthalmic surgery, Ref: MTK 23S
Mani, Inc. - Kiyohara Facility
Canon Aquilion Prime SP, Multislice Helical CT Scanner, TSX-303B/8L - Product Usage: intended to acquire and display cross-sectional volumes of the w…
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
Evolut (TM) R System. With the following model numbers: a. EVOLUTR-23, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-23 VT IR 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-23 TAV EVOLUT R…
Medtronic Heart Valves Division
Philips IntelliVue X2 Multi measurement Server: M3002A (865039) - Product Usage: intended for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for…
Philips North America Llc
MassChrom Amino Acid Analysis Plasma Control Level II, Order No. 0472 - Product Usage: The kit is intended for amino acid metabolic screening, confir…
Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH
Randox Rx Series Mg - Product Usage: For the quantitative in vitro determination of Magnesium in serum, plasma and urine Catalogue Number: MG8326
Randox Laboratories Ltd.
Sentinel V10.x & V11.x, Models: 98200 & 98201 - Product Usage: designed using the latest programming technology and is easy to install and to use.
Spacelabs Healthcare, Ltd.
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
AUDI
VOLKSWAGEN 2012-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VOLKSWAGEN
VOLVO 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
VOLVO
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
MERCEDES-BENZ
PORSCHE 2000-2008: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
PORSCHE
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
HONDA
ACURA,HONDA 2007-2015: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
ACURA,HONDA
HONDA 2013-2015: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
HONDA
HONDA 2002-2006: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
HONDA
SUBARU 2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
SUBARU
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
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.