2021 Product Recalls (5,231)

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 11 critical, 39 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (33), FDA Food (8), 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 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.

2021 Recall Year Insight

10 drops/ml, Priming volume: 46ml, Length: 130 in.-single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral fluids Ref: 354216

The Instructions for Use (IFU) for: Carotid Patch and Gelsoft Patch vascular patches. FSN says Tapered Carotid Patch 920875t

Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Nos. 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-00-0800-85

Omnisound Gel, 250 ml bottle and 5 L container; and EcoGel 200, 250 ml bottle; Manufactured by Eco-Med. For use in ultrasound procedures.

BF-P60 OES Bronchofiberscope, Model No. BF-P60

PAS-PORT PROXIMAL ANASTOMOSIS SYSTEM Catalog Number: FC700SU

DeRoyal Procedure Packs containing Smiths Medical NORMOFLO Irrigation Warming Set

Corin Trinity-i, diameter 50mm Taper Size 3, Non-Occluded Ti Plasma Shell, REF 320.03.350, Sterile, a component of the Trinity Acetabular System.

V1500HP OUTLOOK PUMP SET 118-single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral fluids Ref: 470025

OUTLOOK PUMP IV SET, 134 IN.-single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral fluids Ref: 477009

Outlook Pump Add-On Set-single use, for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral fluids Ref: V7400

BF-Q180-AC EVIS EXERA II Bronchovideoscope, Model No. BF-Q180-AC

FlexoStretch Model Number: 3156057 - The combination of this products allows the user to easily adjust/control the center of gravity during lift of patient.

VACUETTE TUBE 6 ml K2E K2EDTA 13x100 pink cap-pink ring, non-ridged

OctoStretch with Stretch Leveller - The combination of this products allows the user to easily adjust/control the center of gravity during lift of patient. Model Number: 3156056

Corin Trinity Liner ECIMA, diameter 40mm Neutral Offset, Taper Size 4, REF 322.04.640, Sterile; and Corin Trinity Liner ECIMA, diameter 36mm Neutral 4mm EPW, Taper Size 4 (Elevated Wall), REF 322.04.936, Sterile; both are components of the Trinity Acetabular System.

PAS-PORT PROXIMAL ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE US Catalog Number: FG-000001-13

AMX Navigate Mobile X-Ray System

Corin Trinity Dual Mobility, Size 4, Dual Mobility CoCr Liner, REF 321.04.540, Sterile, and Corin Dual Mobility, Size 4 42 insert/28 head, REF 325.04.042, Sterile; both are components of the Trinity Dual Mobility System.

Corin Trinity Screw, diameter 6.5mm 35mm Length, Cancellous Bone Screw, REF 321.035, Sterile; and Corin Trinity Screw, diameter 6.5mm 50mm Length, Cancellous Bone Screw, REF 321.050, Sterile, both are components of the Trinity Acetabular System.

BF-XP160F EVIS EXERA Bronchovideoscope, Model No. BF-XP160F

GENOSYL DS (Delivery System) console, for use as a vasodilator.

Operating room table - Product Usage: intended for use during diagnostic examinations, radiologic procedures or surgical procedures to support and position a patient.

Elekta Monaco - Product Usage: used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy.

OUTLOOK PUMP SET, 3 CARESITE LADS, 115 IN-single use, for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral fluids Ref: 490361

Outlook¿ Pump 15 Drop 0.2 Micron Filtered IV Set with 2 CARESITE¿ Y-Sites: single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral fluids Ref: 354214

Outlook Pump Sets w/3 CARESITE Needle-Free Injection Sites: single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral fluids Material ID: 352413

BF-P180 EVIS EXERA II Bronchovideoscope, Model No. BF-P180

ElliptiGO Recalls Arc Model Stand-Up Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Hobby Lobby Recalls White Wood Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

VOLVO 2022: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES-BENZ 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

INFINITI,NISSAN 2014-2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

FORD 2021: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VOLVO 2001-2009: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

FORD 2020-2021: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

MINOR'S SEAFOOD BASE NO MSG GF 6/16 OZ (1 lb) 453 G UNITS Plastic container (pint) gluten free DISTRIBUTED BY NESTLE PROFESSIONAL NORTH AMERIC, SOLON, OH 44139

DAIYA CHEESE VEGAN CHEDDAR STYLE SLICE 8/7.8oz Plastic bag MANUFACDTURED BY: DAIYA FOODS INC., BURNABY, BC CANADA VSA 4R4 PRODUCT OF CANADA KEEP REFRIGERATED UPC 3 08 71459 00022 1

KEN'S STEAKHOUSE DRESSING ASIAN SESAME DRESSING 4/1gallon Plastic container Ken's Foods Inc Marlborough, MA 01752 MUST BE REFRIGERATED

GORDO'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT STYLE CHEESE DIP NET WT. 5LBS METRIC WT. 1.81 kgs (4/5lbs Plastic tub) KACHWA ENTERPRISES LAKE CITY, GEORGIA 30260 MANUFACTURED BY PLANT NO. 13-370

IMPERIAL FRESH TOMATO ROMA DICED 3/8 TRAY 1/5lbs Plastic overwrap tray

Phillips Majestic Blue Colossal Clawfingers 20/40 6/12 oz CANS UPC 10070057145068 & Phillips Majestic Blue Large Clawfingers 50/70 6/12oz CANS UPC 10070057145167 PASTEURIZED PREMIUM CRAB MEAT WILD CAUGHT KEEP REFRIGERATED

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