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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 8 critical, 41 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (32), FDA Food (9), 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty 10G, 15mm Single Balloon Kit, REF VCF-SBK. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

10G DIRECT SINGLE BONE ACCESS KIT. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Multitom RAX with software version VF10

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty 10G, 20mm, Traditional Unipedicular Kit, REF VCF-1020-1. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty Direct Unipedicular Bone Access Kit with Drill, 10 Gauge, REF VCF-DSBAK. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Synapse Cardiovascular (Synapse CV). Software Versions: 6.0 to 6.2.1 The Synapse Cardiovascular image is a management and reporting system

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty Direct Access Bevel Tip Trocar, 11 Gauge, REF VCF-1022-11. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

10 GAUGE DIRECT UNILATERAL STYLET (1 X DIAMOND 1 X BEVEL) STERILE. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty Direct Access Diamond Tip Trocar, 10 Gauge, REF VCF-1023. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

10 GAUGE DIRECT ACCESS DIAMOND TIP, CODE: INTVM-DWCd. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Cascadia AN Interbody Convex 10x22x14mm Catalog Number: 6101-2102214NC-G2 Lumbar implants are intervertebral body fusion devices indicated for us…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty System, 20mm, Part# VCF-1020-2. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump: Models: PUMP MMT-1885 MM780G 6.5V BLE MMOL;¿ PUMP MMT-1886 MM780G 6.5W BLE MG; KIT MMT-1895WW MM780G 6.5V BLE SF MMOL;…

Medtronic Minimed

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

InterV, 10G Kyphoplasty Kits, REF numbers: a) INTVM-10-DSK b) INTVM-10-SBK c) INTVM-15-DSK d) INTVM-15-DSKC e) INTVM-15-SBK f) INTVM-15-SIKBC …

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Logical cup liner - Product Usage: intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant.

Signature Orthopedics Pty Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

OsteoFlex Cement and Mixing System, REF VCF-OSFL. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

10G COAXIAL CANNULA WITH TUOHY CONNECTION STERILE. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Nimbus 4 and Nimbus Professional Alternating-pressure bed mattress overlay system

Getinge (Suzhou) Co Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

11G DIRECT DOUBLE BONE ACCESS KIT. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

InterV 10G Bone Access Tools/Kit, REF INTVM-FLNK. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty Direct Bipedicular Bone Access Kit with Drill, 11 Gauge, REF VCF-DDBAK-11. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

10 G Coxaxial Cannula with Tuohy Connection, CODE: INTVM-CC. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

NexSite HD, Hemodialysis Symmetric Tip Catheter for long term use

MARVAO MEDICAL DEVICES LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

REF: 3598 SAFESCRAPER TWIST, CE 0123, STERILE EO. Used in oral surgery.

Meta C.G.M. Spa

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

10 GAUGE DIRECT UNILATERAL STYLET(1 X DIAMOND 1 X BEVEL), CODE INTVM-DSSKbd. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

10G BEVELED TROCAR/CANNULA. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

The Terumo HX2 Temperature Management System provides temperature control of two independent water circuits that directly controls the temperature of…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

CEMIX - CEMENT MIXING SYSTEM STERILE, CODE INTV-MMS. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty Cement Delivery Cannula, REF VCF-1007. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty, Direct Bipedicular, Bone Access Kit with Coxaial Cannula, REF VCF-DDSKbd. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty Biopsy Device, 11 Gauge, REF VCF-1010-11. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

REF 3987, SAFESCRAPER CURVE TWIST, CE 0123, STERILE EO. Used in oral surgery.

Meta C.G.M. Spa

CPSC Moderate Jun 9, 2021

CamelBak Recalls Caps Sold with Podium and Peak Fitness Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard

NHTSA Critical Jun 8, 2021

LAND ROVER 2020-2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Moderate Jun 7, 2021

HONDA 2022: SEATS

HONDA

CPSC Moderate Jun 3, 2021

Fisher-Price Recalls 4-in-1 Rock 'n Glide Soothers After Four Infant Deaths; 2-in-1 Soothe 'n Play Gliders Also Recalled

Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

CPSC Moderate Jun 3, 2021

Kalorik Recalls Electric Steakhouse Grills Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

NHTSA Critical Jun 3, 2021

LAND ROVER 2020-2021: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Jun 3, 2021

CHEVROLET,GMC 2019: TIRES

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Jun 3, 2021

CADILLAC,GMC 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

CADILLAC,GMC

FDA Food Critical Jun 2, 2021

Sara Lee Pecan Pie 4oz. retail packaged UPC 032100051118, 24 and 48 count wholesale case; Chef Pierre Southern Pecan Pie, 10 slices, 36oz. retail pac…

SARA LEE FROZEN FOODS

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Brew Dr. Uplift Blueberry Raspberry Yerba Mate Guayusa, Green Tea, Natural Caffeine With Probiotics. 12/16 oz. aluminum cans per cardboard flat. UPC…

BREW DR KOMBUCHA LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

10194739 TranSmart" 12 INCH CHOCOLATE CHIP MESSAGE COOKIE 24/24 OUNCE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES IN BAKEABLE PLASTIC PANS WITH DOMES KEEP FROZEN AT 0¿F O…

Brill Inc

FDA Food Low Jun 2, 2021

Dole Yellow cling Peach Slices in 100% Fruit Juice. Snack & Store Fridge Pack. Net Wt 15 oz. (425g). UPC 38900-00642. Manufactured for Dole Pac…

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 2, 2021

Xtra Butter Microwave Popcorn bags packaged in cardboard boxes labeled to be Jolly Time Healthy Pop 100's Kettle Corn 100 Calorie Singles, 3 1.2 oz (…

American Pop Corn Co

FDA Food Critical Jun 2, 2021

Torn Ranch Organic Dark Chocolate Blueberries 18oz. resealable bags UPC: 036412020169 Item code: 2016-18-CW Produced by Torn Ranch Petaluma, CA 949…

Torn Ranch LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

10233579 JUMBO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE 12 / 12 INCH BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES KEEP FROZEN Net weight: 17.04 lb (7.73 kg)

Brill Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 2, 2021

Robinson Fresh, Turnip Greens, 1lb. packages / Bags, 8 packages per case , Perishable/Keep Refrigerated . BEST IF USED BY 04/26/21 .

Safeway Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Minnesota Minnestrone Soup, UPC 91675-08000, The Secret Garden, Park Rapids, MN 56470

The Secret Garden of Park Rapids, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

Compare 2021 with 2020 →

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.