2021 Recalls
4,225 recalls · Page 38 of 85
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 32 critical, 13 moderate, and 5 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 38 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (22), NHTSA (12), FDA Food (9), 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.
CLARITI 1 DAY TORIC -DIAGNOSTIC Power-07.00 -1.75/170 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker
CooperVision Inc.
LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Sling Loungers Sold at Dollar General Recalled Due to Amputation, Laceration, and Pinching Hazard; Manufactured by Shanghai Worth Garden Products
Shanghai Worth Garden Products Co. Ltd, of Shanghai, China
Two Million Dehumidifiers With Well-Known Brand Names Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by New Widetech
New Widetech
PORSCHE 2021: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
PORSCHE
BENTLEY 2021: SEAT BELTS
BENTLEY
KENWORTH 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
KENWORTH
INFINITI 2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
INFINITI
BMW 2019-2021: ENGINE
BMW
MITSUBISHI 2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
MITSUBISHI
AUDI 2021: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
AUDI
FORD 2021-2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
FORD
Children's Sleepwear Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Zoetop Business Co. Ltd. at www.…
Puning Han Huini, of China
Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Finger Amputation and Crushing Hazards
Generac Power Systems, of Waukesha, Wis.
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Electric Mountain Bike Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
BMW 2014-2018: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW
LAND ROVER 2020-2021: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
LAND ROVER
CHEVROLET,GMC 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
CHEVROLET,GMC
CHEVROLET,GMC 2020-2021: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
CHEVROLET,GMC
Circle K Chicken Salad Sandwich, 5.9 oz. (167g) clamshell packaging with tamper strip, UPC 815138013996, Manufactured By: LSG Sky Chefs Supply Chain …
LSG SKY CHEFS
Pow Pow Powders: A standard of Quality Spice Chai; NET Wt. 3.50 lb. (1.59kg) Ingredients: Sugar, Non-Dairy Creamer (coconut oil, Corn Syrup Solids,…
San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice
Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Powder 50% from Coconut / CocoTrim packaged in 20 kilogram brown bags with plastic inner lining for bulk sale to supp…
Nutralliance Inc
Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Powder 70% from Coconut / CocoTrim packaged in 20 kilogram brown bags with plastic inner lining for bulk sale to supp…
Nutralliance Inc
Pow Pow Powders: A standard of Quality Hot Cocoa Mix; NET Wt. 3.50 lb. (1.59kg) Ingredients: Sugar, Non-Dairy Creamer (coconut oil, Corn Syrup Sol…
San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice
Pow Pow Powders: A standard of Quality Vanilla Chai; NET Wt. 3.50 lb. (1.59kg) Ingredients: Sugar, Non-Fat Dry Milk, Non-Dairy Creamer (coconut oil…
San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice
Kroger brand, Vitamin D3 125 mcg softgels, 100 count, Green HDPE packaging
Bountiful Trading Inc
Pow Pow Powders: A standard of Quality Mocha Latte; NET Wt. 3.50 lb. (1.59kg) Ingredients: Sugar, Non-Dairy Creamer (coconut oil, Corn Syrup Solids…
San Diego Coffee, Tea and Spice
Heidi's Brownies is packaged in saran wrap in a plastic bag with a twist tie, 3 oz (85g). Label is read in parts: "***Heidi's ~~~ Brownies ~~~ *Malt…
Heidi Remington
Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Watermelon Lemonade, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Walla…
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
Erythromycin Topical Gel, 2%, Net Wt. (a) 30 g,(NDC 52565-033-30) (b) 60 g,(NDC 52565-033-60) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. , Buena…
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Dragonfruit Splash, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallac…
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Limoncello, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL),Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilkins…
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
Shogun-X 7000 capsule, packaged in a) 1-count blister card and b) 10-count box, Nuri Trading LLC
Nuri Trading LLC
SS Eucalyptus Mint Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), a) Black and White Collection; b) …
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
Thumbs Up 7 White 11K capsule, packaged in a) 1-count blister card and b) 10-count box, Nuri Trading LLC
Nuri Trading LLC
Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Marshmallows, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilk…
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
Ulta beauty Fresh Lemon Citron Frais, 70% Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Spray, Net Wt. 100.55/3.4 fl. oz., UPC 717897092017
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
Thumbs Up 7 Black 25K capsule, packaged in a) 1-count blister card and b) 10-count box, Nuri Trading LLC
Nuri Trading LLC
SS Tangerine & Guava Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL) a) Black and White Collection; b)…
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Blueberry Limeade, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace…
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Red, White & Blue Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace …
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
Acetaminophen EXTRA STRENGTH Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer, Enteric Coated, 50 Coated Tablets/ 500 mg each, Distributed by Amerisource Bergen, 1300 M…
LNK International, Inc.
SS Lemon Zest Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL) a) Black and White Collection; b) Photo …
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
Compounded Lyophilized Semorelin/Ipamorelin 3 mg For subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, Rx Only, Compounded by: Innoveix Addison, TX 75001 800-…
Innoveix Pharmaceuticals Inc
Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2% 60 mL, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, NJ 08310, NDC 52565-027-59
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Melon Picnic, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilk…
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
Krazy Night capsule, packaged in a) 1-count per blister card and b) 10-count boxes, Manufactured by: SUM MARKETING LLC, Made in USA UPC 746695241860
Ummzy, LLC
Compounded Lyophilized AOD-9604, 3 mg For subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, Rx Only, Compounded by: Innoveix Addison, TX 75001 800-370-1910
Innoveix Pharmaceuticals Inc
Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Champagne Bubbles, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace…
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
69MODE Blue 69 capsule, packaged in 10-count box, Nuri Trading LLC
Nuri Trading LLC
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.