PlainRecalls

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 6 critical, 44 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 15 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (37), NHTSA (6), CPSC (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, 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 May 26, 2021

Medtronic, REF: MMT-7008C, Enlite Glucose Sensor for the following packaging: ENLITE AUS 1 PRESS 5PK/ GTIN: 20763000252032 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes. *Product not distributed within US.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

RayStation standalone software radiation therapy treatment planning system. Model Number: 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B including some service packs

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 9617407, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741035996 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020D4 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 1PK 2L CANADA/ GTIN: 00763000179595¿ Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes. *Product not distributed within US.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

10 GAUGE SINGLE CEMENT DELIVERY 4 FILLERS 4 SYRINGES, CODE INTVM-SCDK

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Critical May 26, 2021

VICI VENOUS STENT System Product Usage: is intended for the treatment of obstructions and occlusions in the venous vasculature.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Alpha Interlock Suspension System Lanyard Body: An external prosthetic device. The Alpha Lanyard includes suction with a one-way air expulsion valve plus a locking mechanism. Product design features an easy release mechanism. Available with or without a titanium pyramid. The lanyard is part of the Alpha Interlock" Suspension System. This system allows you to interchange suspension methods without remaking a socket Model, 3 part numbers - 700-AIS100, Alpha Interlock Suspension System with Alpha

WillowWood Global Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020GA, Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK US GC/ GTIN: 20763000179629 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 9655405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741036023 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020LB, Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 1PK US/ GTIN: 763000336998 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020C4 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK 2L CANADA/ GTIN: 20763000179612 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes. *Product not distributed within US.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

GORE VIBIL Biliary Endoprosthesis: stents, drains and dilators for the biliary ducts. Catalogue numbers: VH1008040, VH1010040, VN1010040, VN0808200 - Product Usage: intended for palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 7617407, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741035248 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 26, 2021

VICI RDS VENOUS STENT System Product Usage: is indicated for improving luminal diameter in the iliofemoral veins for the treatment of symptomatic venous outflow obstruction.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

RayStation 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 5, 6, 7, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, RayPlan 1, 2, 7, 8A, 8B, 9A, 10A, 10B including some of the Service Packs. Standalone software treatment planning system

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 91660417, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System (TPS) Stylet Tip, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TPS, CE 2797, UDI: (01)10801741107822 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

EASYNJECT, Device for cement infusion in the vertebroplasty procedure, REF KVTGUN-DS

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

10G COAXIAL CANNULA WITH TUOHY CONNECTION, CODE INTVM-CC

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

10 GAUGE CEMENT DELIVERY CANNULA, CODE INTVM-CDC

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020LA, Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK US/ GTIN: 20763000336985 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

CEMIX - CEMENT MIXING SYSTEM, CODE INTV-MMS

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

11G DIRECT WORKING CANNULA DIAMOND TIP MINI, CODE INTVMN-DWCD

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

ELUVIA Drug-Eluting Vascular Stent System - Product Usage: indicated for improving luminal diameter in the treatment of symptomatic de-novo or restenotic lesions in the native superficial femoral artery (SFA) and/or proximal popliteal artery with reference vessel diameters (RVD) ranging from 4.0-6.0 mm and total lesion lengths up to 190 mm.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 7617405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741086998 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Elecsys Troponin I Immunoassay: Catalog# 05094810160 - Product Usage: intended to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF CK000516, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System (TPS) Stylet, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TPS, CE 2797, UDI: (01)10801741107891 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Cobalt HF Quad MRI SureScan Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D) - Product Usage: are multiprogrammable cardiac devices that monitor and regulate a patient s heart rate by providing single- or dual chamber rate responsive bradycardia pacing, cardioversion, and defibrillation therapies.

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020D5 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 1PK 1L AUS/ GTIN 00763000252069 GS3 1PK 1L AUS/ GTIN 00763000414375 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes. *Product not distributed within US.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020C5 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK 1L AUS/ GTIN: 20763000252056 GS3 5PK 1L AUS/ GTIN: 20763000414362 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes. Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes. *Product not distributed w

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020C2 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK 9L OUS2/ GTIN: 20763000243344 GS3 5PK 9L OUS2/ GTIN: 20763000318868 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes. *Product not distributed within US.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic, REF: MMT-7008A, Enlite Glucose Sensor for the following packaging: ENLITE PLUS 5PK 23L 1CL /GTIN: 20643169541706, ENLT PLUS 5PK 2L 1CL PR/ GTIN: 20643169786725, ENLITE PLUS 5PK 23L 1CL/ GTIN: 20763000421292 - Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 7812400, Replacement Connector For 4F Groshong NXT clearVue PICC with Extension Leg, Rx Only, Sterile EO, CE 2797, UDI: (01)10801741075268 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Bioseal, Chest Tube Insertion Tray, containing ChloraPREP Applicator 3 mL, REF: CHT017/20, Sterile EO, Single Use Only, UDI: (01)10630094820177

Bioseal Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7008B, Enlite Glucose Sensor for the following packaging: ENLITE PLUS 23L 1CL / GTIN: 00643169541719 ENLITE PLUS 2L 1CL PR/ GTIN: 00643169786738 ENLITE PLUS 1PK 23L 1CL/ GTIN: 00763000421304 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 7617408, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741035255 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020C1 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK OUS1/ GTIN: 20643169704071 GS3 5PK 9L OUS1/ GTIN: 20763000243320 GS3 5PK 9L OUS1/ GTIN: 20763000318844 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes. *Product not distributed within US.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic, REF: MMT-7008D, Enlite Glucose Sensor for the following packaging: ENLITE AUS 1 PRESS 1PK; GTIN: 00763000252045 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes. *Product not distributed within US.

Medtronic Inc.

CPSC No agency class May 26, 2021

Ergobaby Recalls METROUS Strollers Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC No agency class May 26, 2021

HSN Recalls 5.4 Million Handheld Clothing Steamers Due to Serious Burn Hazard

CPSC No agency class May 26, 2021

JCPenney Recalls Girls Puffer Jackets Due to Entanglement Hazard

CPSC No agency class May 26, 2021

Target Recalls Shower Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

CPSC No agency class May 26, 2021

Trek Recalls Bontrager Satellite City Bicycle Pedals Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

NHTSA No agency class May 26, 2021

FREIGHTLINER 2019: POWER TRAIN

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class May 26, 2021

KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2018-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

KENWORTH,PETERBILT

USDA FSIS Moderate May 26, 2021

Legacy Food Company, Inc. Recalls Beef Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Ingredient

Legacy Food Company Inc,

NHTSA No agency class May 25, 2021

FORD 2021: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

FORD

NHTSA No agency class May 25, 2021

TESLA 2018-2021: SEAT BELTS

TESLA

NHTSA No agency class May 25, 2021

TESLA 2020-2021: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

TESLA

NHTSA No agency class May 25, 2021

TESLA 2019-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

TESLA

USDA FSIS Moderate May 25, 2021

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen, Cooked Diced Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Nearby Recall Years

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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.