2021 Recalls

Reviewed by PlainRecalls Editorial, Product Recalls Editorial Team

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2021 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,086 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2021. That represents about 6.06% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 13.9 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 102 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 13 critical, 37 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (20), FDA Devices (16), CPSC (7), 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.

2021 Recalls

2021 Recall Year Insight

NUVASIVE FREEDOM: End Cap for PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System Implant; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +0mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/1…

Ysio X.pree, Model Number: 11107464 - Product Usage: A Digital X-Ray System generate Xray images from the whole body including the skull, chest, abd…

MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Reconditioned Instrument

MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Instrument

Professional At Home Artificial Intrauterine Insemination Set (SKU 644042787811)

Amicus Exchange Kit Therapeutics - Product Usage: intended for use in the collection of blood components and mononuclear cells.

A610 Clinician Programmer Application for Deep Brain Stimulation Clinician Programming Guide Percept PC Model B35200 Neurostimulator Application, ver…

Panther Fusion Tube Tray, REF PRD-04000, PN: FA-15004, Cont. 18 Tube Trays - Product Usage: an ancillary consumable to the Panther Fusion System that…

CODMAN HAKIM BACTISEAL Shunt System Clear with Barium Stripe Peritoneal Catheter 120cm, with drainage Holes and Marking. For use in the treatment of …

NUVASIVE PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening (IMLL) and (Short) System End Cap for PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System Implant; Pa…

Alaris Infusion Pump Module, Model 8100, serviced/repaired by Tenacor with an impacted bezel repair part

Synapse PACS - Radiological Image Processing System - Product Usage: intended for use, as a web based application, on an off-the-shelf PC meeting or …

Drop Arm Versamode"

Deluxe At Home Artificial Insemination Kit (SKU 636391205832)

Professional Artificial Intrauterine Insemination Kit (SKU 636391205986)

Pro Series Fertility Device (SKU 644042788139)

Audio-Technica Recalls Charging Cases Sold with Wireless Headphones Due to Fire Hazard

Battat Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Playgro Recalls Infant Activity Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Target Recalls Cat & Jack Baby Rompers Due to Choking Hazard

KIA 2017-2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

KIA 2020-2021: ENGINE

Black Diamond Recalls PIEPS DSP Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; One Death Reported

FREIGHTLINER 2021-2022: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

FORD 2015-2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

GEO Essential Recalls Wintergreen Organic Essential Oil and Alleviate Organic Essential Oil Blend Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Re…

Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

JAGUAR 2017-2020: STRUCTURE:BODY

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC 2010-2019: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

CHEVROLET,GMC 2014-2016: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Kareem Chef Halva 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub

Nuts.com brand Diced Dried Figs packaged in 1lb stand up gusset pouches.

tastebuds Taco Platter, Net Wt. 26oz. (738g), UPC 0 38232 31683 5; Net Wt. 15.8oz (448g), UPC 0 38232 33235 4, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co Mpls MN …

Haug Fresh Mini 7 Layer Dip Tray, Net Wt. 22oz (624g), UPC 6 10014 16414 0, Packed and Distributed by J&J Distributing, St Paul Mn 55103

Wilton Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles, 5.25 oz (148g) clear plastic bottle, SKU 710-5364 UPC 070896453648

UnTortillas Grain Free * 3 g of non-fibre carbs * 210g 6 tortillas per bag, 8 packages per case. UPC# 40628250179024 packaged in flexible plastic

Taco Dip [Kwik Trip], Net Wt. 8oz (227g), UPC 0 38232 36091 3, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co. Mpls MN 55112

Kareem Chef Halva with Chocolate 1lb size in plastic tub

Fresh Thyme Taco Dip, Net Wt. 10oz (283g), UPC 8 41330 12368 3

Wilton Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles, 5.25oz (148g) clear plastic bottle, SKU 710-9704 UPC 070896797049

tastebuds Taco Dip, Net Wt. 9oz (255g), UPC 0 38232 31612 5, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co Mpls MN 55112

Wilton Valentine Chip Crunch Sprinkles, 3.46 oz (98g) clear plastic bottle, SKU 710-4277 UPC 070896042774

Haug Fresh Taco Tray, Net Wt. 29 oz. (823g), UPC 6 10014 16416 4; Net Wt. 16 oz (454g), UPC 6 10014 16383 9; Net Wt. 16 oz (454g), UPC 6 10014 16415 …

Earthgrown Mini Taco Dip, Net Wt. 8oz. (227g), UPC 6 10014 22341 0, Packed By J&J Distributing Inc. 653 Rice St, St Paul, MN 55103

Caribou Coffee Turkey Sandwich, Net Wt. 9.0oz. (255g)

Wilton Autumn Assorted Treat Toppings Sprinkles, 2.6oz (74g) 3 hanging clear plastic bags with 1 paperboard card, SKU 710-9722 UPC 070896097224

Taco Platter [Kwik Trip], Net Wt. 15.8oz (448g), UPC 0 38232 36090 6, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co. Mpls MN 55112

AMPI Buttermilk Powder, formula 219. 25 KG Net (55.12 Lbs Net). Distributed by: Associated Milk Producers, Inc., New Ulm, Minnesota 56073. Packa…

Blanxart Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts Cacao 33% Min. Net wt.7 oz. Product is packaged with paper and internal foil wrapper. UPC 6 66785 20322 9. Th…

tastebuds Layered Fiesta Taco Dip, Net Wt. 9 oz. (255g), UPC 0 38232 31611 8, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co Mpls MN 55112

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