2020 Recalls
5,939 recalls · Page 82 of 119
2020 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 5,939 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2020. That represents about 7.07% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.3 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 119 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 7 critical, 37 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (25), FDA Food (15), CPSC (6), 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.
NAVIO Soft Tissue Protector, included in instrument kits. The NAVIO Tissue Protector is a reusable instrument designed to, when used as instructe…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
natus newborn care Olympic Brainz Monitor, REF OBM00002. electroencephalograph
Natus Neurology DBA Excel Tech., Ltd. (XLTEK)
Gentell Hydrogel Ag 2x2, model no GEN-11220 - Product Usage: Under the care of a healthcare professional, Gentell Hydrogel Ag Saturated Gauze is indi…
Gentell, Inc
Stryker Neurovascular, AXS Vecta 71 Aspiration Catheter, Ref. Catalog No. INC-11129-115, Use By 2021-11-29, Rx Only, Sterile/EO, Manufactured For: St…
Stryker Neurovascular
BD WAVELINQ 4F EndoAVF System, Arterial Catheter 50 cm, Venous Catheter 43 cm, Sterile EO, Rx only, Mfr. Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., Ref W04200, …
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Mini Baseplate With Taper Adapter-indicated for primary, fracture, or revision total shoulder repla…
Biomet, Inc.
Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning Sterilization Protocol for Trilliant Surgical Ltd Twist Sublatar Implant System, Model 112-00-001. The fi…
Trilliant Surgical, LLC
Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for: (1) Trilliant Surgical Ltd Tiger Large Cannulated Screw System, Model 2…
Trilliant Surgical, LLC
Merits E604 Pilot Navigator Stairlift - Product Usage: To transport patients up stairs.
Merits Holdings Co. dba Merits Health Products, Inc.
Stryker Neurovascular, AXS Vecta 74 Aspiration Catheter, Ref. Catalog No. INC-11597-115, Use By 2021-11-29, Rx Only, Sterile/EO, Manufactured For: St…
Stryker Neurovascular
Butterfly iQ Ultrasound System containing the Auto EF(Ejection Fraction) Tool REF/Model: 850-20003 UDI: (01)00866646000206 Software versions 1.10.…
Butterfly Network, Inc.
Gentell Hydrogel Ag 4x8, model no. GEN-11820 - Product Usage: Under the care of a healthcare professional, Gentell Hydrogel Ag Saturated Gauze is ind…
Gentell, Inc
TEG Manager software versions used in conjunction with TEG 5000 are 1.1.0, 3.0.0, 4.0.0, 4.1.0 and 4.1.1. Intended: For in vitro coagulation studies
Haemonetics Corporation
Berchtold Chromophare Ceiling Mounted Surgical Light System, Catalog #CH13000000
Stryker Communications
iTotal PS Knee Replacement System, Model No. TPS-111-1111-010101, (ITOTAL PS IPOLY IMPLANT KIT LEFT) Product Usage: The iTotal CR Knee Replacement Sy…
Conformis, Inc.
Pharos Excimer Laser, Model: EX-308 - Product Usage: The Pharos EX-308 Excimer Laser System is designed to treat the skin disorders psoriasis, vitili…
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for Trilliant Surgical Ltd Small Joint Reaming System, Model 311-00-001. The f…
Trilliant Surgical, LLC
Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for: (1) Trilliant Surgical Ltd Tiger Headless Cannulated Screw System, Mode…
Trilliant Surgical, LLC
Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for Trilliant Surgical Ltd Two-Step Hammertoe Implant System, Model 214-00-001.…
Trilliant Surgical, LLC
AmniSure ROM Test, Material Nos. FMRT-1-25-US (US Distribution, 25 tests/box), FMRT-1-10-US (US Distribution, 10 tests/box), FMRT-1-25-CA (Canadian D…
Qiagen Sciences LLC
C-Reactive Protein Kit for use on the SPAplus, REF NK044.S.A, Rx only, UDI (01)05051700018456,
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
iTotal CR Knee Replacement System, Model No. TCR-121-1111-010102, (ITOTAL CR IPOLY XE IMPLANT KIT LEFT) - Product Usage: The iTotal CR Knee Replaceme…
Conformis, Inc.
Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for Trilliant Surgical Ltd 3S Hemi Toe Implant System, Model 111-00-001. The f…
Trilliant Surgical, LLC
Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for Trilliant Surgical Ltd Gridlock Ankle Plating System, Model 320-01-100. Th…
Trilliant Surgical, LLC
DeRoyal SECURITY CUFFS, Single Strap, QR Buckle Cuff and Bed, UNIVERSAL, REF M8138 - Product Usage: patient restraint.
DeRoyal Industries Inc
Continuum Recalls Lenox Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard
Joybird Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2008-2020: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
FORD 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
FORD
ISUZU 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ISUZU
ISUZU 2019: SERVICE BRAKES
ISUZU
Manhattan Toy Recalls Musical Lili Llama Due to Choking Hazard
Southern Motion Recalls "Wireless Power" Reclining Furniture Due to Fire Hazard
Southern Motion, of Pontotoc, Miss.
Stelpro Design Recalls Sonoma Wall Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Stelpro Design Inc., of Quebec, Canada
VP Harrier and Giant Pinner Bicycle Pedals Recalled Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Made by VP Components
VP Components, of Taiwan
Pure Planet Organic Parasite Cleanse; Net Wt. 174g Glass Jar; Finished Product Item # 52700 Manufactured and Distributed by: Pure Planet, Ranc…
Organic By Nature, Inc.
Southern Sisters Gourmet Cheddar Garlic Biscuits, Net Wt 16 oz (453.6 g)
Southern Sisters Gourmet
WinCo Foods frozen Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries and Blueberries), item# 107412, packaged in polyethylene bags. Product is di…
Winco Foods Llc
Daily Fiber Blend - Caramel Apple Flavor; Organic Plant Powder Mix for preparation of a fiber-rich drink, 540g Plastic Bottle, 180g Bio Bag Terra P…
Organic By Nature, Inc.
Enoki Mushroom; Product of Korea; Net Wt. 7.05 oz., (200 g) UPC: 7 426852 625810 The Enoki is packaged in a clear film, bottom portion will be …
Hong Bin Foods LLC
Green Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz., (473.2 mL). or 24 fl. oz. 16 fl oz UPC 738283379116 …
Proxy Foods LLC
Clover seed in 50 lb. woven poly bags, 40 bags to a pallet.
International Sprout Holding Inc.
Southern Sisters Gourmet Apple Crisp mix
Southern Sisters Gourmet
Erom, Inc. Slim Natural Raw Meal; Bulk; Finished product item # FGBPEIOS-E
Organic By Nature, Inc.
Southern Sisters Gourmet Butter Pecan Cheeseball mix, Net Wt 358.919 g, 16 servings
Southern Sisters Gourmet
Touchstone Essentials Organic Super Protein Vanilla Coconut; Whole Food Dietary Supplement; Net Wt. 18.3 oz. (520g) Plastic Bottle; Finished Prod…
Organic By Nature, Inc.
Raisins packed in following brand names and sizes: 6 pack cartons (6 X 1 oz. boxes) - Pickwell Farms, Southern Grove, Winco, Schnucks, Essential E…
Caruthers Raisin Packing Co., Inc.
Springboard Green Power, Dietary Supplement; 240g Plastic Bottle; Finished Product Item# FSBPGO240G Springboard, Spring Valley, CA
Organic By Nature, Inc.
Whole Foods Market Green Chile Chicken Tamale served as a Family Meal, Chef's Case, Packaged, Frozen and on he hot bar PLU 72429 packaged in plastic …
Whole Foods Market
care/of Chia/Flax Boost Dietary Supplement; Net Wt. 0.35 oz. (10g) foil packets; Finished Product Item # FCOFBP10G Distributed by Noho Health I…
Organic By Nature, Inc.
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.