2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 46 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 21 critical, 26 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 36 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 36 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (16), NHTSA (14), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
CARESCAPE PDM-Masimo SpO2. Physiological data monitor.
GE Healthcare, LLC
basixALPHA Inflation Device 30 atm/bar 20 mL - Product Usage: Used to inflate and deflate an angioplasty balloon or other interventional device, and to measure the pressure within the balloon.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
CLARITI 1 DAY TORIC -DIAGNOSTIC Power-07.00 -1.75/170 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker
CooperVision Inc.
Medtronic Endurant IIs Stent Graft System Medtronic Endurant IIs Stent Graft System REF ESBF3614C103EE and ESBF3214C103E. Used to treat infrarenal abdominal aortic or aortoiliac aneurysms using an endovascular approach.
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
MEDIFLEX ELITE 1 DAY TORIC Power -07.00 -1.75/170 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker
CooperVision Inc.
RayStation (Radiation Treatment Planning System) : RayStation 9A, 9B, 9B SP1, 10A, 10A SP1, 10B and 11A, in combination with RayCare Model Numbers/ UDI: RayStation 9.0 (9.0.0.113) 07350002010174; RayStation 9.1 (9.1.0.933) 07350002010266; RayStation 9.1 Service Pack 1 (9.2.0.483) 07350002010297; RayStation 10.0 (10.0.0.1154) 07350002010303; RayStation 10.0 Service Pack 1 (10.0.1.52) 07350002010365; RayStation 10.1 (10.1.0.613) 07350002010310; RayStation 11.0 (11.0.0.951) 0735000201
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
CLARITI 1 DAY TORIC Power -07.00 -1.25/010 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker
CooperVision Inc.
Coaxial Interventional Needle, ITP innotom.com, CE 0297, STERILE EO for the following article numbers: Article no. KIR 23/05, Length 50 mm, Diameter 23 G (0.6 mm); Article no. KIR 23/05N, Length 50 mm, Diameter 23 G (0.6 mm); Article no. KIR 23/07, Length 75 mm, Diameter 23 G (0.6 mm); Article no. KIR 23/07N, Length 70 mm, Diameter 23 G (0.6 mm); Article no. KIR 23/10, Length 100 mm, Diameter 23G (0,6mm); Article no. KIR 23/15, Length 150 mm, Diameter 23 G (0.6 mm); Article no. KIR 21
INNOVATIVE TOMOGRAPHY PRODUCT GMBH
CytoCell DiGeorge/VCFS TUPLE1 Region and 22q13.3 Region Probe, Model Number LPU004-A. analyte specific reagent for in vitro diagnostics
Cytocell Ltd.
Zippie Voyage, early intervention stroller - Product Usage: is manually operated by a caregiver for purposes of assisting a disabled person while providing supportive elements for assisted transportation and seating for a child or small adult not to exceed 75 pounds.
Sunrise Medical (US) LLC
OxyMask O2 Adult REF OM-1125-14
Southmedic, Inc.
Affinity Four Birthing Bed-used as a birthing bed for women of child bearing age in an LDR (Labor, Delivery, Recovery) or LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) setting within the acute care Labor and Delivery market Model Numbers: P3700B, P3700C, P3700D, & P3700E
Hill-Rom, Inc.
SOFMED BREATHABLES 1 DAY TORIC Power-07.00 -1.75/ 170 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker
CooperVision Inc.
FRESH DAY 1 DAY TORIC Power -07.50 -0.75/060 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker
CooperVision Inc.
CLARITI 1 DAY TORIC Power: -07.50 -0.75/060 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker
CooperVision Inc.
OEC Elite mobile C-arm - Product Usage: intended to provide fluoroscopic and digital spot images of the patient anatomy, interventional tools/devices, and contrast agents during diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures.
GE OEC Medical Systems, 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
VOLKSWAGEN 2021: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
VOLKSWAGEN
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,TOYOTA 2019-2021: ENGINE
BMW,TOYOTA
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.SHEIN.com (Recall Alert)
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)
SUBARU,TOYOTA 2018-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SUBARU,TOYOTA
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
Greater Omaha Packing Recalls Raw Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Greater Omaha Packing Co., Inc.
Circle K Chicken Salad Sandwich, 5.9 oz. (167g) clamshell packaging with tamper strip, UPC 815138013996, Manufactured By: LSG Sky Chefs Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. 3555 S. 28th St. Phoenix, AZ. Perishable/Keep Refrigerated.
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, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Citrate, Mono and Diglycerides, Salt and sodium Aluminosilicate), Non-Fat Milk, Instant Black Tea, Dextrose, Honey, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Cinnamon, Carrageenan and Guar Gum
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 supplement manufacturers. Exclusively Distributed by Nutralliance / Manufactured by Bio-gen Extracts Pvt. Ltd. Store tightly sealed container at room temperature away from moisture and direct sunlight.
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 supplement manufacturers. Exclusively Distributed by Nutralliance / Manufactured by Bio-gen Extracts Pvt. Ltd. Store tightly sealed container at room temperature away from moisture and direct sunlight.
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 Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Citrate, Mono and Diglycerides, Salt), Cocoa (processed with alkali) Non-Fat Dry Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Salt, Natural and Artificial flavor, Silicon Dioxide (to prevent caking agent) and Carrageenan.
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, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Citrate, Mono and Diglycerides, Salt), Instant Black Tea, Honey, Cinnamon, Natural and Artificial flavor. Carrageenan Gum, Silicon Dioxide (to prevent caking agent) and Guar Gum. Sodium Citrate, Mono and Diglyceride
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, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Citrate, Mono and Diglycerides, Salt and sodium Aluminosilicate), Non-Fat Dry Milk, Cocoa Powder (dutched processed,Corn Syrup Solids, Instant Coffee, Silicon Dioxide (anti-caking agent), Vanillin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Salt, Guar, Carrageenan and Xanthn Gum
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 ~~~ *Malted barley wheat flour, cane sugar, water, chocolate chips (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, dextrose, soy lecithin (an emulsifier)(may contain milk), Non-GMO Canola oil, cocoa, apple cider vinegar, vanilla ***almond ext (May Contains Nuts), sodium bicarbonate, cinnamon, sea salt, demerara sugar ***Contains: Wheat, almonds *** Heidis Pie in the Sky Tal
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. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 814630 02423 3
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, NJ 08310,
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. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 8 18489 01332 5
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 Wilkinson Blvd. Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 8 18489 01333 2
Scentsational Soaps & Candles 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.