2020 Recalls
4,819 recalls · Page 72 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, 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 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 17 critical, 31 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 39 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (19), CPSC (11), NHTSA (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Econocare Plus Overlay Item: 1025EC. Intended to aid in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries and general comfort - Product Usage: The …
EHOB, Inc.
Monoject Hypodermic Safety Needle 30G X 1/2" Item Code 1183005 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspiration of fluids from vial…
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Nextra Hammertoe Correction System-4.5MM Middle, 3.2MM Proximal, SS, Sterile. REF: NX-4532K - Product Usage: The Nextra Hammertoe Correction System …
Nextremity Solutions
Monoject 3mL Syringe with Hypodermic Safety Needle, 22G x 1-1/2 . Item Code 11832215 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspirati…
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Concerto & Basic Shower Trolly, Model Numbers BAB1000-01 (UDI: (01)05055982788083), BAB1000CON6102 [(01)05056097364483], BAB1007-01 [(01)05055982796…
ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA Sp. z.o.o.
GlideScope Video Laryngoscope, Operations & Maintenance Manual, 0900-4940 REV 03
Verathon, Inc.
FilmArray Gastronintestinal (GI) Panel, REF: RFIT-ASY-0104, 6-pack kit, UDI (01)00815381020116, CE IVD, Rx Only
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Getinge 88-Series-washer disinfectors intended for cleaning, disinfection and drying Model Number: 88-5 Part Number: 88-103; 88-203
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
RayStation/RayPlan 9B, Build Number 9.1.0.933, stand-alone software treatment planning system
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
HeartWare HVAD System Battery Charger The HeartWare HVAD System is indicated for hemodynamic support in patients with advanced, refractory left v…
Heartware, Inc.
NeuraGen Nerve Guide, 7mm diameter, 2cm length; Part number PNG72 - Product Usage: NeuraGen nerve guide is indicated for the repair of peripheral ner…
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Braemar Manufacturing LLC DL950 Holter Monitor 1285 Corporate Center Dr. Suite 150 Eagan, MN 55121 USA Rx Only
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
Monoject Hypodermic Safety Needle 25G x 5/8" Item Code 1182558 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspiration of fluids from via…
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
HeartWare HVAD System Battery Charger AC Adapter The HeartWare HVAD System is indicated for hemodynamic support in patients with advanced, refract…
Heartware, Inc.
VaccZyme Human Anti-Haemophilus influenza type b Enzyme Immunoassay Kit For in vitro diagnostic use, Product Code: MK016 - Product Usage: This assay …
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
Randox Laboratories Ltd. Catalogue Number CQ5052, Lot Number 4244CK (relabeled as Response Biomedical Catalogue Number C2003-2, Lot #070318) IFU: …
Response Biomedical Corp.
Pedicle Screws, multiple sizes, Article Nos. B36004525 B36004530 B36004535 B36004540 B36004545 B36004550 B36004555 B36005530 B36005535 B3…
Medicrea International
QIAGEN Rotor Gene Q Software version 2.3.4. Real-time PCR analyzer designed for rapid thermalcycling and real-time detection of PCR assays.
Qiagen Sciences LLC
RayStation/RayPlan 8B, Build Number 8.1.0.47, stand-alone software treatment planning system
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
Belle Chemical Recalls Drain Cleaner Product Due to Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement
Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.
Belle Chemical Recalls Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation o…
Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.
Boyer Recalls Six Brands of Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement; Injuries Reported
The Boyer Corporation Inc., LaGrange, Ill.
Earth Sonnets Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Butterfly Express, of Clifton, Idaho
Earthroma Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Earthroma LLC, of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Novartis Recalls 100 mg Sandimmune and Neoral Prescription Drug Blister Packages Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk o…
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, of East Hanover, N.J.
NumbSkin Pain Relief Cream Recalled by SeeNext Venture Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: TIRES
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
BENTLEY 2018-2019: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
BENTLEY
BMW 2018-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW
American Honda Recall of Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
AUDI 2017-2019: STEERING
AUDI
INFINITI 2020: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
INFINITI
Homestar Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)
Homestar North America, of Dallas, Texas
Kichler Lighting Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Injury Hazard
Yamaha Recalls Digital Wireless Equipment for Electric Guitars Due to Fire and Injury Hazards
BMW 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BMW
LAND ROVER 2017-2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LAND ROVER
CHEVROLET,GMC 2020: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
CHEVROLET,GMC
Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, packaged in glass jars with metal lids and a plastic shrink seal, 17.5 oz. (518 mL), UPC# 849327-00…
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Driscoll's Raspberries- 6 oz. clamshell container 12 x 6 oz. per crate and 6 x 12 x 6 oz. (2 - 6 oz. attached clamshells) per crate UPC: 7 15756 …
Driscoll's Inc.
Blendtopia Superfood Smoothie Kit Glow flavor, 7 oz flexible pouch
Blendtopia Products, LLC
Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Horn Cookie sold by the individual cookie packaged in Self Serve and Plastic clam shell containers PLU 33579
Whole Foods Market
Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroon Cookie sold by the individual cookie packaged in Self Serve and Plastic clam shell containers PLU 48454
Whole Foods Market
Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, packaged in glass jars with metal lids and a plastic shrink seal, 32 oz. (946 mL), UPC# 849327-0003…
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Pure Dent¿ B700 Food Corn Starch packaged in 50 lb bags
Grain Processing Corporation
Blendtopia Superfood Smoothie Kit Immunity flavor, 7 oz flexible pouch
Blendtopia Products, LLC
Michele s Granola, MOM s Salted Maple Pecan Granola, 4 Cases of 12-12 oz. stand up pouches.
Michele's Granola LLC
Blendtopia Superfood Smoothie Kit Detox flavor, 7 oz flexible pouch
Blendtopia Products, 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
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.