2021 Recalls
5,168 recalls · Page 30 of 104
2021 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 5,168 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2021. That represents about 5.08% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 14.2 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 104 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 8 critical, 42 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 36 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (37), NHTSA (7), 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 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Catalog A303318A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Complete Care", Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device
C.R. Bard Inc
Computed tomography x-ray systems with software syngo.CT VA20A_SP4a, VA20A_SP5, VA30A_SP2, VA30A_SP2a, VA30A_SP3,VA30A_FP2 in Somatom systems: SOMAT…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Test for use on the cobas Liat System, Catalog Number 09211101190
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Phantom Nail System, Drill, 4.6 x 300mm, Cannulated, 3/16" Sq. Connection p28 P99-110-4630
Paragon 28, Inc.
DLP Left Heart Vent Catheters, 16 FR. Sterile, Rx Only
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Univation X System knee implant devices as follows: Catalog/Product: NO156Z AS UNIVATION XF TIBIA CEMENTED T1 RM; NO157Z AS UNIVATION XF TIBIA …
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Univation X System knee implant devices as follows: Catalog/Product: NL494 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T1 RM/LM 11MM; NL495 UNIVATION F MENISCAL C…
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Catalog A300318A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Complete Care", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device
C.R. Bard Inc
Univation X System knee implant devices as follows: Catalog/Product: NO180Z AS UNIVATION XF FEMUR CEMENTED F1 RM; NO181Z AS UNIVATION XF FEMUR …
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Catalog A303316A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Complete Care", Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device
C.R. Bard Inc
Catalog A943216, SureStep" Foley Tray, Lubricath", Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device
C.R. Bard Inc
Catalog A800361, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bard LubricathTM Foley Catheter Tray
C.R. Bard Inc
Catalog A800365, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bard LubricathTM Foley Catheter Tray
C.R. Bard Inc
10 ga ARS Decompression Needle, Part Number ZZ-0298
North American Rescue LLC.
General Manual surgical instrument
M.D.L. S.r.l.
Univation X System knee implant devices as follows: Catalog/Product: NL476 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T1 RM/LM 8MM; NL477 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COM…
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Catalog A300314A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Complete Care", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device
C.R. Bard Inc
Catalog A902916, SureStep" Foley Tray, Lubricath", Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device
C.R. Bard Inc
Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems: Software Versions 5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 Models: Affiniti 30 795121 Affiniti 30 795218 Affiniti 50 795…
Philips Ultrasound Inc
Ultrasound Gel labeled under the following brand names: MediChoice Ultrasound Gel, Athena Liquasonic Ultrasound Gel, Eco-Med EcoGel Ultrasound Gel, …
Mac Medical Supply Co Inc
Aspirated Cyto-Histological Biopsy needle
M.D.L. S.r.l.
Catalog A303416A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Lubri-Sil" I.C., Temperature Sensing Complete Care", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device
C.R. Bard Inc
Bone Marrow Transplantation biopsy needle
M.D.L. S.r.l.
EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems: Software Versions 5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 Models: EPIQ 5 - 795120 EPIQ 5C - 795205 EPIQ 5G - 795204 EPIQ 7…
Philips Ultrasound Inc
CoLink Bone Graft Harvester, 8mm, Sterile, Disposable, REF G05 S1008 - Product Usage: is a general instrument intended for assisting surgeons in the …
In2bones USA, LLC
Catalog A319516AM, SureStep" Foley Tray, Lubri-Sil" I.C., Temperature Sensing Complete Care", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device
C.R. Bard Inc
Univation X System Tray Sysem knee implant devices as follows: Tray Number/Set Name/Set Number NM1090R Navigation Set ST0560; NM1092R + NM1095R +…
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Univation X System knee implant devices as follows: Catalog/Product: NL488 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T1 RM/LM 10MM; NL489 UNIVATION F MENISCAL CO…
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Univation X System knee implant devices as follows: Catalog/Product: NL482 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T1 RM/LM 9MM; NL483 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COM…
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Access SARS CoV-2 IgG (1st IS) Assay: Access Immunoassay Systems REAGENT PACK, REF C74339 Access SARS-CoV-2 IgG (1st IS) Calibrators, REF C7434…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Catalog A399400A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Add-a-Foley, Complete Care", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device
C.R. Bard Inc
Catalog A300316A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Complete Care", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device
C.R. Bard Inc
Catalog A902416, SureStep" Foley Tray, Silicone, Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device
C.R. Bard Inc
Sight OLO-E1/U1 Software and Operators Manual Software v2.56.1 Catalog #: 1 OLO-U1 Catalog #: 2 OLO-E1 revision 1.9, revision 1.10
SIGHT DIAGNOSTICS LTD
Greiner Bio-One VACUETTE¿ TUBE 2 ml 9NC Coagulation sodium citrate 3.2% 13x75 blue cap-white ring, sandwich tube, non-ridged
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
SARS-CoV-2 Process Control (Swab) - Product Usage: intended for use as an external, non-viable control material to evaluate the performance of nuclei…
Microbiologics Inc
Ad-Tech TECH ATTACH Cable- Product Usage: Designed for the purpose of connecting these electrodes to third party monitors/stimulators.
Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation
Kohl's Recalls SONOMA Goods For Life Branded Ultimate Oversized Antigravity Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Luyuan Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard
Macy's Recalls Martha Stewart Collection Oil & Vinegar Cruets Due to Laceration Hazard
Venom Motorsports Recalls Youth Model All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard and Violation of Federal Safety Standard; Sold Exclusively on V…
HONDA 2022: TIRES:SIDEWALL
HONDA
CADILLAC 2016-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CADILLAC
CHEVROLET,GMC 2021-2022: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
CHEVROLET,GMC
MAZDA 2020-2021: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
MAZDA
TOYOTA 2019-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TOYOTA
HYUNDAI 2015-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
HYUNDAI
MAZDA 2006-2011: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MAZDA
Phoenix 200 All-Terrain Vehicles ATVs Recalled by Polaris Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The Boppy Company Recalls Over 3 Million Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers Aft…
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 2021
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2021 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.