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2021 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A303318A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Complete Care", Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Test for use on the cobas Liat System, Catalog Number 09211101190

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Phantom Nail System, Drill, 4.6 x 300mm, Cannulated, 3/16" Sq. Connection p28 P99-110-4630

Paragon 28, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

DLP Left Heart Vent Catheters, 16 FR. Sterile, Rx Only

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A300318A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Complete Care", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A303316A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Complete Care", Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A943216, SureStep" Foley Tray, Lubricath", Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A800361, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bard LubricathTM Foley Catheter Tray

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A800365, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bard LubricathTM Foley Catheter Tray

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

10 ga ARS Decompression Needle, Part Number ZZ-0298

North American Rescue LLC.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

General Manual surgical instrument

M.D.L. S.r.l.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A300314A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Complete Care", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A902916, SureStep" Foley Tray, Lubricath", Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Critical Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Aspirated Cyto-Histological Biopsy needle

M.D.L. S.r.l.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A303416A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Lubri-Sil" I.C., Temperature Sensing Complete Care", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Bone Marrow Transplantation biopsy needle

M.D.L. S.r.l.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A319516AM, SureStep" Foley Tray, Lubri-Sil" I.C., Temperature Sensing Complete Care", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A399400A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Add-a-Foley, Complete Care", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A300316A, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Complete Care", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A902416, SureStep" Foley Tray, Silicone, Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

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

CPSC Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Kohl's Recalls SONOMA Goods For Life Branded Ultimate Oversized Antigravity Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Luyuan Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard

CPSC Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Macy's Recalls Martha Stewart Collection Oil & Vinegar Cruets Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Venom Motorsports Recalls Youth Model All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard and Violation of Federal Safety Standard; Sold Exclusively on V…

NHTSA Critical Sep 29, 2021

HONDA 2022: TIRES:SIDEWALL

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Sep 29, 2021

CADILLAC 2016-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CADILLAC

NHTSA Critical Sep 29, 2021

CHEVROLET,GMC 2021-2022: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Sep 27, 2021

MAZDA 2020-2021: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

MAZDA

NHTSA Critical Sep 27, 2021

TOYOTA 2019-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

TOYOTA

NHTSA Critical Sep 24, 2021

HYUNDAI 2015-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Sep 24, 2021

MAZDA 2006-2011: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

MAZDA

CPSC Moderate Sep 23, 2021

Phoenix 200 All-Terrain Vehicles ATVs Recalled by Polaris Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Sep 23, 2021

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.

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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.