2021 Recalls
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2021 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 4,225 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2021. That represents about 5.03% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.6 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 85 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 13 critical, 37 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), CPSC (12), FDA Food (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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
CUB Pediatric Crib- intended to provide a pediatric patient support surface for medical purposes and to provide a method of transporting pediatric pa…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Stretcher Chair-for use in all acute care hospitals and medical outpatient services Model Number: 5050¿¿¿¿ Part # 5050000000
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
ACCESS SARS-CoV-2 Antigen , REF: C68668, IVD, Rx only, UDI: (01) 15099590742713;
Beckman Coulter Inc.
ComfortGel - assists in the prevention and treatment of all pressure injury stages, Model Number 2850, Part # 2850000999, 2850000001, 2850000009
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size B, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301312
Biomet, Inc.
Symmetry Plus Treatment Recliner - general hospital use as a convenient seating surface for patients or guests to sit, Model Number 3500, Part # 3500…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
smith&nephew BHR SQUARE HEADED NAIL, REF CATALOG NUMBER 999908. For use during orthopedic surgery.
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ltd. (Aurora)
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size E, 70 MM Item Number: 11-301335
Biomet, Inc.
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size A, 50 MM Item Number: 11-301310
Biomet, Inc.
Kaluza C Flow Cytometry Software Versions: 1.0*, 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 Kits: C10574 - Kaluza C Single Perpetual License C10575 - Kaluza C Single User 1…
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Cannulated graduated drill bit 1.9 mm diameter, with AO QC system, REF: INS-114 for use in orthopedic surgery.
NEOSTEO
HeartWare HVAD Driveline Extension Cable, REF 100
Heartware, Inc.
HeartWare HVAD Pump Implant Kit, REF 1103
Heartware, Inc.
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, 80 MM Item Number: 11-301342
Biomet, Inc.
HeartWare HVAD Pump Implant Kit, REF 1104
Heartware, Inc.
Alaris Infusion Pump Module, Model 8100, serviced/repaired by Biomedical Equipment Service Co. (BMES) with an impacted bezel repair part TIPA-8100-44…
BioMedical Equipment Service Co (BMES)
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size C, 70 MM Item Number: 11-301333
Biomet, Inc.
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size E, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301315
Biomet, Inc.
ETEST IMIPENEM RELEBACTAM. in vitro diagnostic
Biomerieux Inc
HeartWare HVAD Implant Kit, REF 1104JP
Heartware, Inc.
MERITMEDICAL Prelude Short Sheath Introducer, REF: PSS-6F-4-018MT, 21G 6F(2.0 mm) 4 cm, Max Guide Wire 0.018" (0.46 mm), STERILE EO, Single Use, Rx O…
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Spectrum IQ Infusion System with Dose IQ Safety Software, Product Code 3570009. for the controlled administration of fluids.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size D, 80 MM Item Number: 11-301354
Biomet, Inc.
CUTTING ELECTRODE BIPO 24.5FR, REF 4653.1323
Richard Wolf GmbH
HeartWare HVAD Driveline Extension Cable, REF 100US
Heartware, Inc.
Medtronic StimLoc Burr Hole Cover, Part Numbers: a) 3387S-40 b) 3389S-28 c) 3389S-40 d) 3391S-40 e) 3550S-01 f) 924256 g) DB-5000
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Edwards PediaSat Oximetry Catheter Kit, REF: XT3515SP, Exterior Diameter 5.5F (1.83 mm), Usable Length 15 cm, Number of Lumens 3, Recommended Guidewi…
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Hallmark Recalls Teethers Due to Choking Hazard
Intertex Recalls Blower Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Intertex LLC, of West Chester, Pa.
Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Crash Hazards
Nordstrom Recalls Children's Socks Due to Choking Hazard
Primark Recalls Scent Stamper Pens Due to Elevated Levels of Benzyl Alcohol; Risk of Skin Irritation
Ravin Crossbows Reannounces Recall of White Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard and Additional Incidents; Nearly Two Dozen Serious Injuries Reported
Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wis.
TJX Recalls Counter Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold at HomeGoods and Homesense Stores
BENTLEY 2021: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
BENTLEY
BMW 2022: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW
Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard
Zen Magnets LLC, of Denver, Colorado
MERCEDES-BENZ 2011-2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
MERCEDES-BENZ
Area Rugs Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Fire Hazard; Imported by Pacapet; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Ale…
Rossignol Recalls All Track DH Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Rugs Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Fire Hazard; Imported by Suellen Roosevein; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recal…
Tye Dye Area Rugs Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Fire Hazard; Imported by And Beyond; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com …
LAND ROVER 2010-2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:MOUNTING PLATE/FLANGE
LAND ROVER
BUICK,CHEVROLET 2013: SUSPENSION:REAR
BUICK,CHEVROLET
7 Eleven Selects Chocolate Chip 3pack Mini Muffins - 2.6 oz., 16 units per tray, 6 trays per case; UPC: 0 52548-62095 0
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Uncle Wally's Twin Muffins - Blueberry - 3.75oz; UPC: 759313-89104 0
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Freshness Guaranteed Blueberry Streusel/Strawberry Streusel Mini Muffins - 12 oz., 10 per case; UPC: 078742-32200 1
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Organic Baby Rainbow Carrots Brand name: O Organics 12 oz. (340 g) plastic bag UPC: 0 7989398162 8 12 oz. bag - Wegmans. Did not reach retail…
Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms
The Worthy Crumb Assorted Large Muffins - Double Chocolate - 3.6oz; UPC: 7 70981-49135 6
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Freshness Guaranteed Blueberry Streusel Mini Muffins - 12oz, 10 per case; UPC: 078742-08937 9
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2021
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.