2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 33 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 16 critical, 34 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (32), NHTSA (9), CPSC (3), 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.
Cordis SUPER TORQUE MB 5F PIG, Angiographic Catheter, REF 532-598A
Cordis Corporation
BD Alaris Pump Infusion Buerette Set Smallbore Tubing Smartsite Port (Burette) 3 SmartSite Y-Sites, REF: 2441-0006
CAREFUSION
BD Extension Set SMALLBORE Tubing SmartSite VALVE, REF: 10010511; BD SmartSite Extension Set Needle-Free Valve, REF: 10010912; BD EXTENSION SET SMALLBORE TUBING DETACHABLE SmartSite VALVE, REF: 10010983; BD Gravity Burette Set 60 DP 4 VersaSafe PORTS 3 SmartSite VALVES BALL VALVE DRIP CHAMBER V/NV, REF: 10011087; BD EXTENSION SET SMALLBORE TUBING SmartSite VALVE (DETACHABLE), REF: 10011253; BD EXTENSION SET LOW SORBING TUBING 0.2 MICRON FILTER SmartSite VALVE, REF: 10013902; BD EXTENSION SET 2
CAREFUSION
Lyra Direct SARS-CoV-2 Assay Emergency Use Authorization- Ref: M124. The Lyra Direct SARS-CoV-2 Assay is a real-time RT-PCR assay intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2 in nasal (NS), nasopharyngeal (NP), or oropharyngeal (OP) direct swab specimens from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider
Quidel Corporation
The Allura Xper series is intended for use on human patients to perform: "Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional and minimally invasive procedures. This includes, e.g., peripheral, cerebral, thoracic and abdominal angiography, as well as PTAs, stent placements, embolisations and thrombolysis." "Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional and minimally invasive procedures (such as PTCA, stent placing, athe
Philips North America Llc
ACUSON Juniper Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
BD ADD-ON Burette Set V/NV Needle-Free Valve, REF: 82113E-0006
CAREFUSION
Huish Outdoors Recalls Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Unique Sea Products, of Thailand
FORD 2011-2013: SUSPENSION:REAR
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN 2020-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
FORD,LINCOLN
TOYOTA 2022: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
TOYOTA
JEEP 2021: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
JEEP
RAM 2019-2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
RAM
HYUNDAI 2017: ENGINE
HYUNDAI
KIA 2015-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
KIA
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls to Repair Propane Portable Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls PTV and Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia
PETERBILT 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PETERBILT
PETERBILT 2022: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
PETERBILT
Trader Joe's Super Spinach Salad with Quinoa, carrots, cranberries, chickpeas, edamame, pumpkin seeds and a carrot ginger miso dressing. Net Wt. 10 oz. (284 g) Dressing and seeds/nuts are packed in separate clear pouches and visible to consumer. Contains: Soy UPC: 096155 SKU: 96155 Dist & Sold exclusively by Trader Joe's Monrovia, CA 91016
World Class Distribution, Inc.
Fermentation Derived Pepsin Product packaging: 5 individual LDPE bags with a net weight of 5kg each and 2.5kg sample bags packaged in 25 kg HDPE Drums
Ingredion
Banoful Top Orange Biscuit
KBF INC
HAND SANITIZER (alcohol 80%), Alchol Antiseptic 80% topical solution, Hand Sanitizer non-sterile solution, Net weight (6 lbs 14.2 oz) 1 gallon; Net Quantity (3785 mL), Manufactured by Soapdaddy LLC, 2401 E. 85th Street, Kansas City, MO 64131
Charles Paint Research Inc
HAND SANITIZER (alcohol 80%), Alchol Antiseptic 80% topical solution, Hand Sanitizer non-sterile solution, Net weight (6 lbs 14.2 oz) 1 gallon; Net Quantity (3785 mL), Manufactured by Soapdaddy LLC, 2401 E. 85th Street, Kansas City, MO 64131
Charles Paint Research Inc
QiYu Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 75% (v/v)), 16.9 FL OZ (500 ML) bottles, Manufactured by: Guangzhou Minghui Cosmetics Co., Ltd, Baiyun District, Guanzhou, China Distributed by Native Promotional Products, Tulsa, OK NDC 74447-010
NATIVE PROMOTIONS, INC
Solero Generator US PG, Item No. H78712740000US0, Catalog No. 12740000US
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Ingenia 1.5T CX-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models: 781261 781262
Philips North America Llc
EV3 Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Flex Shield Technology
Micro Therapeutics Inc,
SmartPath to dStream for XR and 3.0T-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models: 781270
Philips North America Llc
Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Ventilator, REF: NKV-550-U, CE 0344, UDI: (01) 00843685100012 The Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Series Ventilator System is intended to provide continuous ventilation for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients who require invasive or noninvasive respiratory support.
NIHON KOHDEN ORANGEMED, INC
Proteus 235- designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
Atellica IM BR 27.29 (BR) Assay 250 Test Kit- in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative serial determination of cancer antigen CA 27.29 in human serum and plasma (EDTA) using the Atellica IM Analyzer. SMN: 10995477
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Arc Endocuff Vision as follows: ARV110 ENDOCUFF-V M BLUE PK8, Part Number: E0420501; ARV120 ENDOCUFF-V L GREEN PK8, Part Number: E0420500; ARV130 ENDOCUFF-V S PURPLE PK8, Part Number: E0420502; ARV140 ENDOCUFF-V XL ORANGE PK8 ARV110, Part Number: E0420503 Intended to be attached to the distal end of the endoscope to facilitate endoscopic therapy
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Solero Generator Refurbished US PG, Item No. H78712740000USD0, Catalog No. 12740000USD
Angiodynamics, Inc.
MIVI Super 90 8F Guide Catheter, 95 cm, REF MIA-9095S-IDE, For Investigational Use Only; sterile, and Super 90 8F Guide Catheter, 90 cm, REF MIA-9090S-IDE, For Investigational Use Only. Device is used to facilitate the insertion and guidance of microcatheters into a selected blood vessel in the peripheral, coronary and neuro vascular systems.
Mivi Neuroscience Inc
MIVI Super 90 Guide Catheters, MIVI Mi-Axus 8F Catheters, REF MIA-9080S (80 cm length); MIA-9090S (90 cm length), and MIA-9095S (95 cm length), MIA-9080-E, MIA-9090S-E, MIA-9095S-E, Sterile. Device is used to facilitate the insertion and guidance of microcatheters into a selected blood vessel in the peripheral, coronary and neuro vascular systems.
Mivi Neuroscience Inc
Ingenia Ambition X- Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models: 781356
Philips North America Llc
LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 250mL, Model No. 001205
Athena Medical Products Inc
Ingenia 1.5T- a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models: 781341 781396
Philips North America Llc
Ingenia 3.0T CX-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models: 781271
Philips North America Llc
Ingenia Elition X-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models: 781358
Philips North America Llc
NORMOFLO Irrigation Warming administration set (disposable), Models IR-40, IR-500, IR-600, IRI-600, IRI-600B, IR-700
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Ingenia Ambition S-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models: 781359
Philips North America Llc
Atellica IM BR 27.29 (BR) Assay 250 Test Kit (Reference)- in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative serial determination of cancer antigen CA 27.29 in human serum and plasma (EDTA) using the Atellica IM Analyzer.- SMN: 11206236
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Ingenia 1.5T Evolution-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Model: 781315
Philips North America Llc
NORMOFLO Irrigation Fluid Warmer Models H-1100 and H-1129
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Ingenia 3.0T-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models: 781342 781377
Philips North America Llc
Atellica IM BR 27.29 (BR) Assay 50 Test Kit- in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative serial determination of cancer antigen CA 27.29 in human serum and plasma (EDTA) using the Atellica IM Analyzer. SMN: 10995478
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
COPAN FLOQSwabs, STERILE.EO, for drawing clinical samples. CE0123, for the following reference numbers REF:501CS01, Minitip, sterile Single Wrapped, Molded bp 80mm; REF: 20226, P/N 501CS01Q100, Minitip, Sterile, Single Wrapped, bp 60MM, BUNDLES OF 20 pcs; REF: 501CS01.Q20, P/N 1127700, Minitip Applicator Sterile Ind. wrapped., bp 60mm, bundles of 20; REF: 502CS01, Regular, Sterile single Wrapped, Molded bp 80mm; REF: 503CS01, Flexible, Sterile Single Wrapped, Molded bp 100mm; REF: 22
Copan Italia
LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 5L, Model No. 001222
Athena Medical Products 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.