2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 105 of 105
2021 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 5,231 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2021. That represents about 5.01% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 14.3 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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 105 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 2021.
On this page of 31 records, severity classification shows 1 critical, 30 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 11 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 31 of 31 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), CPSC (3), USDA FSIS (1), 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 2021 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
BD Phoenix PMIC-108: IVD is intended for the in vitro rapid identification (ID) of gram-positive bacteria from pure culture belonging to the genera Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and other gram-positive cocci and gram-positive bacilli Catalog Number: 448418
Becton Dickinson & Co.
BD Phoenix" PMIC-109: IVD is intended for the in vitro rapid identification (ID) of gram-positive bacteria from pure culture belonging to the genera Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and other gram-positive cocci and gram-positive bacilli Catalog Number: 448419
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Custom Procedure Kit, Cardiac Cath Pack, Product Code: K12T-10996 Rev. B, Sterile EO, Rx Only, (01)00884450515105 For Angiography/angioplasty. The contents of the kit are surgical drapes, gowns, towels, medicine cups, needles, various bowls, pen and label set (PAL), scalpel, several syringes, chloraprep, table cover, and gauze to be used in a Cardiac Cath procedure.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Loading Unit with DST Series Technology 30 mm- V3. Intended for abdominal, gynecological, pediatric and thoracic surgical procedures for resection or transection of tissue. Item Number: TA30V3L
Covidien Llc
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 95001, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated.
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 91101, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated.
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Product Code: K12T-02871, Revision A, Custom Procedure Kit, Embolization Kit Sterile EO, Rx Only, (01)00884450339121 For Angiography/angioplasty. The contents of the kit include surgical drapes, towels, medicine cups, needles, various bowls, pen and label sets (PAL), scalpel, several syringes, table covers, stopcocks, inflation device, and gauze
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
REF 0562, Adult Elongated O2/CO2 Mask, 10'X0.50 GSL w/ Swivel Elbow, 2" Pigtail w/Female Luer Connectors, 7' Oxygen Supply Tubing, Rx Only, CE0482, (01)00709078001697 - Product Usage: intended to connect with an oxygen source to deliver oxygen therapy to the patient.
Westmed, Inc.
REF 0562K (Adult Elongated O2/CO2 Mask - Product Usage: intended to connect with an oxygen source to deliver oxygen therapy to the patient.
Westmed, Inc.
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 93092, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated.
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Smoothbore breathing system with exhalation port 22 mm Device REF #: B0062001 Custom Anasthesia Breathing Systems; Multipac Anasthesia Breathing Systems - Product Usage: intended to administer medical gases to a patient during anesthesia. It provides both an inhalation and exhalation route and may include a connector, adaptor, and Y-piece.
Intersurgical Inc
Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Stapler with DST Series Technology 30mm-V 3. Intended for abdominal, gynecological, pediatric and thoracic surgical procedures for resection or transection of tissue. Item Number: TA30V3S
Covidien Llc
REF 0930 Adult Elongated CO2/O2 Mask, 7' Tubing w/ Threaded Nut, Sivel GSE, 10' GSL X .038" ID X .107" OD, Reflective Luer Connectors, Rx Only, CE0482, (01)00709078005718 - Product Usage: intended to connect with an oxygen source to deliver oxygen therapy to the patient.
Westmed, Inc.
cobas pro integrated solutions -cobas c 503, Analyzer, chemistry (photometric discrete), for clinical use
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-105: IVD is intended for the in vitro rapid identification (ID) of gram-positive bacteria from pure culture belonging to the genera Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and other gram-positive cocci and gram-positive bacilli Catalog Number: 448605 (Discontinued)
Becton Dickinson & Co.
BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-109: IVD is intended for the in vitro rapid identification (ID) of gram-positive bacteria from pure culture belonging to the genera Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and other gram-positive cocci and gram-positive bacilli Catalog Number: 448609
Becton Dickinson & Co.
BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-107: IVD is intended for the in vitro rapid identification (ID) of gram-positive bacteria from pure culture belonging to the genera Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and other gram-positive cocci and gram-positive bacilli Catalog Number: 448607
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Roche cobas pro integrated solutions (cobas pro ISE, cobas c 503, and cobas e 801 analytical units) Chemistry Analyzer (photometric discrete), for clinical use Part Number: 05641446001
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
BD Phoenix PMIC-110: IVD is intended for the in vitro rapid identification (ID) of gram-positive bacteria from pure culture belonging to the genera Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and other gram-positive cocci and gram-positive bacilli Catalog Number: 449036:
Becton Dickinson & Co.
REF 3102-E, Elongated Oxygen Mask, Adult Oxygen Elongated Mask with 8' Tubing, Rx Only, CE0482, (01)00709078003172 - Product Usage: intended to connect with an oxygen source to deliver oxygen therapy to the patient.
Westmed, Inc.
CM 50-001-01 Injectate Kit, accessory device to LiDCOunity v2 Monitor - Product Usage: intended to administer lithium dilution indicator (tube administrative set).
Lidco Ltd
REF 0562F, Adult CO2/O2 Mask, 10'X0.50 GSL w/ Swivel Elbow, 2" Pigtail w/Female Luer Connectors, 7' Oxygen Supply Tubing, 0.8 Micron Filter, Rx Only, CE0482, (01)00709078005664 - Product Usage: intended to connect with an oxygen source to deliver oxygen therapy to the patient.
Westmed, Inc.
Contour VL Variable Length Ureteral Stent Set, UPN M006180155090, M006180156090, M006180156180, M006180156190
Boston Scientific Corporation
Roche cobas 8000 modular analyzer series (i.e., cobas 8000 ISE module; cobas c 502, 701, and 702 modules; and cobas e 602 and 801 modules). Chemistry Analyzer (photometric discrete), for clinical use Part Number: 08763662001
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
PORTEX Bivona Cuffless Neonatal/Pediatric FlexTend Tracheostomy Tube, REF 60PFSS45
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Contour VL Variable Length Ureteral Stent, UPN M0061801550, M0061801560, M0061801570
Boston Scientific Corporation
Westmed DISPOSABLE RESPIRATORY PRODUCTS NON-REBREATHER MASK, REF 3228-e, RX Only, CE0482, (01)10709078008020 - Product Usage: intended to connect with an oxygen source to deliver oxygen therapy to the patient.
Westmed, Inc.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Density Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Massimo Motor Sports Recalls Percussion Massage Guns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Rust-Oleum Recalls Aerosol Paint Due to Injury Hazard
Rust-Oleum Corp., of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Courage Production, LLC. Recalls Ready-to-Eat, Fully Cooked Polish Sausage Products due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2021
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2021 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 November 2026.