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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.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

CARESCAPE PDM-Masimo SpO2. Physiological data monitor.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

CLARITI 1 DAY TORIC -DIAGNOSTIC Power-07.00 -1.75/170 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

MEDIFLEX ELITE 1 DAY TORIC Power -07.00 -1.75/170 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

CLARITI 1 DAY TORIC Power -07.00 -1.25/010 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

CytoCell DiGeorge/VCFS TUPLE1 Region and 22q13.3 Region Probe, Model Number LPU004-A. analyte specific reagent for in vitro diagnostics

Cytocell Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

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

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

OxyMask O2 Adult REF OM-1125-14

Southmedic, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

SOFMED BREATHABLES 1 DAY TORIC Power-07.00 -1.75/ 170 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

FRESH DAY 1 DAY TORIC Power -07.50 -0.75/060 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

CLARITI 1 DAY TORIC Power: -07.50 -0.75/060 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

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

CPSC No agency class Aug 4, 2021

LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Aug 4, 2021

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

CPSC No agency class Aug 4, 2021

Two Million Dehumidifiers With Well-Known Brand Names Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by New Widetech

New Widetech

NHTSA No agency class Aug 4, 2021

PORSCHE 2021: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

PORSCHE

NHTSA No agency class Aug 4, 2021

VOLKSWAGEN 2021: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Aug 4, 2021

BENTLEY 2021: SEAT BELTS

BENTLEY

NHTSA No agency class Aug 3, 2021

KENWORTH 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

KENWORTH

NHTSA No agency class Aug 2, 2021

INFINITI 2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

INFINITI

NHTSA No agency class Aug 2, 2021

BMW,TOYOTA 2019-2021: ENGINE

BMW,TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Aug 2, 2021

MITSUBISHI 2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

MITSUBISHI

NHTSA No agency class Aug 2, 2021

AUDI 2021: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

AUDI

NHTSA No agency class Jul 30, 2021

FORD 2021-2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

FORD

CPSC No agency class Jul 29, 2021

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

CPSC No agency class Jul 29, 2021

Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Finger Amputation and Crushing Hazards

Generac Power Systems, of Waukesha, Wis.

CPSC No agency class Jul 29, 2021

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Electric Mountain Bike Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2021

SUBARU,TOYOTA 2018-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SUBARU,TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2021

BMW 2014-2018: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2021

LAND ROVER 2020-2021: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

LAND ROVER

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2021

CHEVROLET,GMC 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2021

CHEVROLET,GMC 2020-2021: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

CHEVROLET,GMC

USDA FSIS Critical Jul 29, 2021

Greater Omaha Packing Recalls Raw Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Greater Omaha Packing Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 28, 2021

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

FDA Food Moderate Jul 28, 2021

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

FDA Food Critical Jul 28, 2021

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

FDA Food Critical Jul 28, 2021

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

FDA Food Moderate Jul 28, 2021

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

FDA Food Moderate Jul 28, 2021

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

FDA Food Low Jul 28, 2021

Kroger brand, Vitamin D3 125 mcg softgels, 100 count, Green HDPE packaging

Bountiful Trading Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 28, 2021

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

FDA Food Low Jul 28, 2021

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

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

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

FDA Drug Low Jul 28, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

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

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

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

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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.