2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 11 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 50 records, severity classification shows 19 critical, 29 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 36 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), NHTSA (14), FDA Food (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 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.
REGARD Ultrasound Tray
ROi CPS LLC
SMART FLEX 8x60 BIL, 80cm The S.M.A.R.T.¿ Flex Biliary Stent System is indicated for use in the palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.
Cordis Corporation
Scrip Ultrasound Gel Clear, 5L Intended for use in acoustic coupling of ultrasound transducer to tissue
Scrip Inc
Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device : 7FR Product Code: PT-65709-W The Arrow-Trerotola" Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device (PTDTM) Catheter, in conjunction with the Arrow Rotator Drive Unit, permits mechanical declotting of native arterio-venousfistulae and synthetic dialysis grafts
Arrow International Inc
REGARD Stereotactic Tray
ROi CPS LLC
SMART FLEX 9x60 BIL, 80cm The S.M.A.R.T.¿ Flex Biliary Stent System is indicated for use in the palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.
Cordis Corporation
Transseptal Needle, Trocar. RPN TSNC-18-71.0, TSNC-19-56.0. GPN G02364, G02365. Product consists of a transseptal needle and obturator.
Cook Inc.
API 50 CH, Model 50300
bioMerieux, Inc.
Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device : 7FR Product Code: PT-65709-WC The Arrow-Trerotola" Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device (PTDTM) Catheter, in conjunction with the Arrow Rotator Drive Unit, permits mechanical declotting of native arterio-venousfistulae and synthetic dialysis grafts
Arrow International Inc
Smith and Nephew EVOS Self-Tapping Locking Screw SST: (1)REF 72413575, 3.5MM x 75MM, and (2) REF 72413570, 3.5MM X 70MM. Sterile.
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Vit Kit-Freeze is intended for use in assisted reproductive procedures for vitrification and storage of human oocytes (MII), pronuclear (PN) zygotes through day 3 cleavage stage embryos and blastocyst stage embryos. This kit is designed for use with CryoTip (Catalog #40709), and Vitrification Thaw Kit (Vit Kit-Thaw) for optimal recovery of specimens. Vitrification Freeze kit (which includes the VS Vitrification Solution) are cryopreservation media intended for use in the vitrification of oocyte
Fujifilm Irvine Scientific, Inc.
Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device : 7FR Product Code: PT-65709-HFWC The Arrow-Trerotola" Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device (PTDTM) Catheter, in conjunction with the Arrow Rotator Drive Unit, permits mechanical declotting of native arterio-venousfistulae and synthetic dialysis grafts
Arrow International Inc
Permobil TiLite, Models: Aero Z, and ZRA
TiSport, Llc
SMART FLEX 6x120 BIL, 120cm The S.M.A.R.T.¿ Flex Biliary Stent System is indicated for use in the palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.
Cordis Corporation
Quantum 2000 Electrosurgical Generators Cooper Surgical Part Number: 909075-05
CooperSurgical, Inc.
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-HBc IgM Controls, Product Code 6801427 For use in monitoring the performance of the VITROS ECi/ECiQ/3600 Immunodiagnostic Systems and the VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
LEEP PRECISION Generator 120V Cooper Surgical Part Number: LP-20-120
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Torque Limiting Adaptor, AO Connect, 4 N-m, part #027-203, reusable, a component of the Bodycad Fine Osteotomy Implant and Disposable Instrumentation Tray, part #025-004.
Laboratoires Bodycad, Inc.
Scrip Creme All Purpose Lotion Intended for use in acoustic coupling of ultrasound transducer to tissue
Scrip Inc
Sensis/ Sensis Vibe systems with software VD1X as follows: (1)Sensis Model 10764561 (2) Sensis Vibe Hemo Model 11007641 (3)Sensis Vibe Combo Model 11007642 Intended Use: A diagnostic and administrative tool supporting hemodynamic catheterizations and/or electrophysiology studies
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device : 7FR Product Code: PT-12709-WC The Arrow-Trerotola" Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device (PTDTM) Catheter, in conjunction with the Arrow Rotator Drive Unit, permits mechanical declotting of native arterio-venousfistulae and synthetic dialysis grafts
Arrow International Inc
bvi CustomEyes Kit-AMO Germany GmbH Katarakt-set - Dr. Wagner: CustomEyes Cataract Surgical Kits that contain Beaver Xstar¿ Crescent Knife (REF#373809) as a component a) REF# 588221 REF#: 373809
Beaver Visitec International, Inc.
RAM 2021-2022: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
RAM
FORD 2022: AIR BAGS
FORD
Impex Fitness Recalls Dumbbell Handles Due to Impact Injury Hazard
FORD 2021-2022: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FORD
TOYOTA 2007-2022: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
TOYOTA
JEEP 2022: SEATS
JEEP
RAM 2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
RAM
NISSAN 2022: TRAILER HITCHES
NISSAN
TESLA 2020-2022: SUSPENSION
TESLA
PORSCHE 2020: SUSPENSION:REAR
PORSCHE
MERCEDES-BENZ 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
MERCEDES-BENZ
KIA 2022: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR
KIA
BMW 2014-2018: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
BMW
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2019-2022: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
Amazon Recalls AmazonBasics Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California
Goodman Manufacturing Company Recalls Evaporator Coil Drain Pans Installed with Condensing Gas Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard
Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P., of Houston, Texas (evaporator coils)
HONDA 2021-2022: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
HONDA
Country Oven Yellow/Caramel Cake Single Slices, double layer cakes ( 48oz )
The Kroger Co
E-Z Spuds Inc. 25# Green Pepper Julienne 1/4"
E-Z Spuds Inc
E-Z Spuds Inc. 10# Cilantro Crosscut 1/4"
E-Z Spuds Inc
Country Oven Caramel Apple Double Layer Cake 32 oz
The Kroger Co
NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS UPC 733739025654 NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS (Distributed by Sofico) UPC 733739150523 Lifesource Vitamins 1500mg 60 Veg Caps UPC 610265580430
NOW Health Group Inc.
E-Z Spuds Inc. 15# Collard Green Crosscut 1/4"
E-Z Spuds Inc
E-Z Spuds Inc. 10# Butternut Diced 1"
E-Z Spuds Inc
Country Oven Cinnamon Roll 4oz, 2.5oz
The Kroger Co
E-Z Spuds Inc. fresh cut green onion products (10 lbs) crosscut
E-Z Spuds Inc
E-Z Spuds Inc. 10# 30# Celery diced, crosscut
E-Z Spuds 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: 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 September 2026.