2020 Recalls
5,939 recalls · Page 94 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 8 critical, 39 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), FDA Food (16), NHTSA (7), 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.
Zenith Alpha Spiral-Z Endovascular Leg, Catalog Prefix ZISL. The product is an endovascular graft.
Cook Inc.
LivaNova SMART PERFUSION PACK INSPIRE 8S - Product Usage: The affected product is a perfusion tubing pack use in surgical procedures requiring extrac…
LivaNova USA Inc.
CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 7.5MM(P) X 4MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA474
Biomet 3i, LLC
Getinge 46-Series Washer Disinfector Model # 46-4, Part Number:46-4-503 Product Usage: Used in facilities such as Central Sterile Supply Departments,…
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
MicroVention Terumo Microplex 10, Platinum Coil System, Endovascular Embolization Coil, Helical 10 Regular, Sterile, Rx, REF numbers 100515HC-R-V, 1…
Microvention, Inc.
CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 6MM(P) X 4MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA464
Biomet 3i, LLC
CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 5MM(P) X 3MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA453
Biomet 3i, LLC
COHERENCE Oncologist, Model Nos. 07333680 & 07351898
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
MicroVention Terumo Microplex 10, Platinum Coil System, Endovascular Embolization Coil, Cosmos 10, Sterile, Rx, REF numbers 100202CSSR-V, 100254CSSR-…
Microvention, Inc.
MicroVention Terumo HydroFrame 10, HydroCoil Embolic System, Endovascular Embolization Coil, Sterile, Rx, REF numbers 100306HFRM-V, 100405HFRM-V, 100…
Microvention, Inc.
CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 5MM(D) X 7.5MM(P) X 4MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA574
Biomet 3i, LLC
ADVIA Chemistry Lipase, Ref. No. 01984894 B01-4840-01, Siemens Material No. 10311896, UDI 00630414482446 - Product Usage: Lipase measurements are us…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
MicroVention Terumo Microplex 18, Platinum Embolization Coil, Cosmos 18, Sterile, Rx, REF numbers 180619CS-V, 180723CS-V, 180827CS-V, 180931CS-V, 181…
Microvention, Inc.
MicroVention Terumo HydroSoft 10, HydroCoil Embolic System, Endovascular Embolization Coil, HydroSoft 3D, Sterile, Rx, REF numbers 100102HFRM-V, 1001…
Microvention, Inc.
CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 5MM(D) X 6MM(P) X 4MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA564
Biomet 3i, LLC
MicroVention Terumo Microplex 18, Platinum Coil System, Endovascular Embolization Coil, Helical 18 Regular, Sterile, Rx, REF numbers 180520HC-R-V and…
Microvention, Inc.
CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 3.4MM(D) X 5MM(P) X 4MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA354
Biomet 3i, LLC
NUCLISENS¿ Lysis Buffer, IVD, REF 200292, 48X2 ML LYS Manufacturer bioMerieux SA 376, Chemin de l'Orme 69280 Marcy-l'Etoile - France - Product Us…
BIOMERIEUX - Grenoble
CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 6MM(P) X 3MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA463
Biomet 3i, LLC
Medline HOI LUMBAR REF DYNJ902823G Lot 20AKA895 Expiration 2021-05-31 1 each GTIN (01)10193489219180
Medline Industries Inc
CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 3.4MM(D) X 3.8MM(P) X 6MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA346
Biomet 3i, LLC
MicroVention Terumo Microplex 10, Platinum Coil System, Endovascular Embolization Coil, HyperSoft 3D, Sterile, Rx, REF numbers 100102HS3D-V, 100103HS…
Microvention, Inc.
IKEA Recalls KULLEN 3-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests or Return for Refund
IKEA Distribution Services Inc., of Conshohocken Pa.
PETERBILT 2019-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PETERBILT
PETERBILT 2015-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
PETERBILT
FREIGHTLINER 2019-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
FREIGHTLINER
JEEP 2018-2020: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
JEEP
HYUNDAI 2020: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
HYUNDAI
HYUNDAI 2013-2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
HYUNDAI
Just Blanks Children's Nightgowns Recalled by Ishtex Textile Products Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Burn Hazard
Ishtex Textile Products Inc., of Duluth, Ga.
Lennox Industries Recalls Ductless Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Step2 Recalls Children's Grocery Shopping Carts Due to Laceration Hazard
The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio
Whalen Recalls Bayside Furnishings 9-Piece Dining Sets Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
Whalen LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
CHEVROLET,GMC 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET,GMC
Vegetarian Lasagna With Gluten-Free Pasta, New Seasons Market brand. Product is packaged in a grab "n" go aluminum containter with a clear dome lid…
New Seasons Market LLC
35 lb. pail VANILLA XTRA SMOOTH BUTTERCREME FROSTING, MDM # 10203023, Manufactured by Brill Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
CSM Bakery Products
Bourbon Flavored BBQ Sauce (12.8 oz Pack) 45 Packs/Case
Pepper Source, Ltd.
Hungry Root Dairy free Garlic Parm sauce, Packaged in 9 oz. polypropylene dip containers with lidding film and lid, packed in 24 count master cases…
The Honest Stand
Taspen's Organics Respiratory Tea, sold in 2 oz packages
Green Water, LLC
40 lb. pail GLAZE 'N SHINE donut glaze, MDM # 10198587, Manufactured by Brill Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
CSM Bakery Products
Suja Organic Ginger Bliss Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702236
Suja Life LLC
Forest View Bakery Cheesecake with Poppy seeds in 18oz plastic clam shell UPC 745454333860
Forest View Bakery
43 lb. pail GLOSSY WHITE ICING (1102507) donut icing, MDM # 10199098, Distributed by Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation 1814 Ivy Avenue, Winston-Salem…
CSM Bakery Products
14 lb. pail PINK DECORATING BUTTERCREME FROSTING, MDM # 10202860, Manufactured by Brill Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
CSM Bakery Products
Don Lee Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burger 12 pack/3Lbs. cartons UPC 087427438135, Item 1372617 Don Lee Farms Chipotle Black Burger 10 pack/2.5 lb. …
Don Lee Farms
PS# 86293 Mississippi Mash BBQ Sauce 30 Packs/ 20.2 oz. Net WT 37.88 each Carton and PS# 86295 Mississippi Mash BBQ Sauce (20.2 oz. packs) 30 Packs/C…
Pepper Source, Ltd.
32 lb. pail SAFEWAY CREAM CHEESE ICING, MDM # 10203458, Distributed by Safeway Inc. PO Box 99 Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009
CSM Bakery Products
Forest View Bakery Coffee Torte in 18oz plastic clam shell UPC 745454333563
Forest View Bakery
PS# 79770 Smoky Honey BBQ Sauce packed in 275 gallons totes
Pepper Source, Ltd.
Suja Organic Tropical Dragon Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702238
Suja Life 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.