2021 Recalls
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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 9 critical, 41 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (33), CPSC (12), NHTSA (5), 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.
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
GoBed II MedSurg Bed, Model Number FL28, Part #FL28EX
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Chassis Label - "CIRRUS HD-OCT Rx-Only" Product Label Exterior RX - "CIRRUS HD-OCT Model 6000"
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
IsoGel Air - support surface assists in the prevention and treatment of all pressure ulcers stages, Model Number 2860, Part 2860000999
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Prelude SNAP Splittable Sheath Introducer, REF: PLS-1007, size 7F, Standard Length: 13 cm, CE0344, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI:(01) 00884450467985. For…
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Cordis SABER PTA Balloon Dilation Catheter, 4F, REF 48004010X
Cordis Corporation
TIN3018 Illinois Bone Marrow Aspiration/Intraosseous Infusion Needle 18G x 79mm TIN3015 Illinois Bone Marrow Aspiration/Intraosseous Infusion Needle…
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Advance Dx 100 Blood Collection Card Quantity 25 REF CMT01 Advance Dx 100 Blood Collection Card and Foil Bags Quantity 500 Cards and Foil Bags R…
Advance Dx, Inc.
Medline Total Knee, convenience kit, REF DYNJ907129B, containing expired component NaCl 3000mL Irrigation Bag (exp. date 08/01/2020).
Medline Industries Inc
FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel Product Pouch Label: FilmArray BCID Panel Part No: RFIT-ASY-0126 Part No: RFIT-ASY-0127
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size E, 70 MM Item Number:11-301325
Biomet, Inc.
Edwards PediaSat Oximetry Catheter Set, REF: XT358KTP, Exterior Diameter 5.5F, Usable Length 8 cm, Number of Lumens: 3, Recommended Guidewire Size: G…
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Medline Shoulder CDS convenience kits, REF DYNJ902837D and REF DYNJ902837F, containing expired component NaCl 3000mL Irrigation Bag (exp. date 08/01/…
Medline Industries Inc
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301302
Biomet, Inc.
HeartWare HVAD Implant Kit, REF MCS1705PU
Heartware, Inc.
Surgistool-intended to support a healthcare professional during surgical procedures Model 830, Part Number 0830000000
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Access SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Calibrators, Catalog, REF: C68669, Contents: 1x2.5 mL C0, 1x2.5mL C1, 1x CAL CARD, UDI: (01)15099590742720;
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, 70 MM Item Number: 11-301322
Biomet, Inc.
CODMAN RANEY SCALP CLIPS-Disposable cylindrical clips designed to provide hemostasis to the scalp wound edge. Part Number: 201037
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Electric MedSurg Bed FL23 - AC-powered adjustable hospital bed with four built-in electric DC motors and remote controls that is intended for medical…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
TruRize Clinical Chair - support structure that places human occupants in upright, seated, recline, supine, and trend positions, Model Number: 3333, …
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Isolibrium Support Surface - support surface assists in the prevention and treatment of all pressure injury stages (including stages 1, 2, 3, 4, Unst…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Covidien Sonicision Reusable Generator-converts electrical power from the battery pack to ultrasonic energy to drive the active blade. Product Numb…
Covidien Llc
Spectrum Medical Quantum Standard heat exchanger
QURA S.R.L.
Prime TC-transport chair intended for medical purposes to assist a person in performing an activity that the person would find difficult to do or be…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Edwards PediaSat Oximetry Catheter Kit, REF: XT358SJ, Usable Length 8 cm, Number of Lumens 3, Exterior Diameter 5.5F, Rx Only, Sterile EO, UDI: (01)0…
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
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.