2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 82 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 16 critical, 34 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (24), FDA Food (10), NHTSA (8), 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.
Trial Cutting Guide for Triathlon Total Knee System, Triathlon PKR System, Restoris MCK Knee System, prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer. Catalog Number: I-K3834CG00 Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Set I-K3834CG1L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 1 Left I-K3834CG1R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 1 Right I-K3834CG2L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 2 Left
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Power Supply: 1. Medtronic HVAD Controller AC Adapter, Product Numbers: 1425AU, 1425CA, 1425DE, 1425GB, 1425IL, 1425IT, 1425US, 1430AR, 1430AU, 1430CA, 1430CH, 1430DE, 1430GB, 1430IL, 1430IN, 1430IT, 1430JP, 1430US 2. Medtronic HVAD Controller DC Adapter, Product Number: 1440
Heartware, Inc.
BD BBL Martin-Lewis Agar 20 Ea - Product Usage: use for the isolation of pathogenic Neisseria from specimens containing mixed flora of bacteria and fungi. Catalog Number: 221557
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Medtronic HVAD Alarm Adapter, Product Number: 1450
Heartware, Inc.
Amicus MNC Apheresis Kit - Double Needle - Product Usage: intended for use in the collection of blood components and mononuclear cells.
Fenwal Inc
At Home Artificial Intrauterine Insemination Flex Set (SKU 636391205870)
Tenderneeds Fertility LLC
Medtronic HVAD Packaged Monitor, Model Numbers: 1500, 1500AU, 1500DE, 1510US, 1511AR, 1511AU, 1511BR, 1511CA, 1511CH, 1511DE, 1511GB, 1511IL, 1511IN, 1511IT, 1511JP, 1511MY, 1520CLIN-AU, 1520CLIN-DE, 1520CLIN-GB, 1520JP, 1520US, 1521AU, 1521BR, 1521CA, 1521CH, 1521DE, 1521GB, 1521IL, 1521IN, 1521IT, 1521JP, 1521KR, 1521TW, 1521US, 1522CA, 1522CA-CLIN
Heartware, Inc.
Alaris Infusion Pump 8100 Bezel (plastic piece only), Part: TIPA-8100-4410
Tenacore LLC
NUVASIVE FREEDOM: End Cap for PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System Implant; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +0mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +5mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +10mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +15mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +20mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +0mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +5mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +10mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +15mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +20mm; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Scr
Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc
Ysio X.pree, Model Number: 11107464 - Product Usage: A Digital X-Ray System generate Xray images from the whole body including the skull, chest, abdomen, and extremities.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Reconditioned Instrument
Beckman Coulter Inc.
MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Instrument
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Professional At Home Artificial Intrauterine Insemination Set (SKU 644042787811)
Tenderneeds Fertility LLC
Amicus Exchange Kit Therapeutics - Product Usage: intended for use in the collection of blood components and mononuclear cells.
Fenwal Inc
A610 Clinician Programmer Application for Deep Brain Stimulation Clinician Programming Guide Percept PC Model B35200 Neurostimulator Application, version 2.0.4584, 2.0.4594, 2.0.4605, and 3.0.1057* * Version 3.0.1057 is approved for distribution in Europe only.
Medtronic Neuromodulation
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 is used to contain the PCR and RT-PCR steps of the assay processing.
Hologic, Inc
CODMAN HAKIM BACTISEAL Shunt System Clear with Barium Stripe Peritoneal Catheter 120cm, with drainage Holes and Marking. For use in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Catalog Number: NS5524
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
NUVASIVE PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening (IMLL) and (Short) System End Cap for PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System Implant; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +0mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +5mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +10mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +15mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +20mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +0mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +5mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +10mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +15mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +20mm
Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc
Alaris Infusion Pump Module, Model 8100, serviced/repaired by Tenacor with an impacted bezel repair part
Tenacore LLC
Synapse PACS - Radiological Image Processing System - Product Usage: intended for use, as a web based application, on an off-the-shelf PC meeting or exceeding minimum specifications and networked with FUJIFILM Synapse PACS Software (Server).
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
Drop Arm Versamode"
Gf Health Products
Deluxe At Home Artificial Insemination Kit (SKU 636391205832)
Tenderneeds Fertility LLC
Professional Artificial Intrauterine Insemination Kit (SKU 636391205986)
Tenderneeds Fertility LLC
Pro Series Fertility Device (SKU 644042788139)
Tenderneeds Fertility LLC
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
KIA 2020-2021: ENGINE
KIA
TOYOTA 2009-2015: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
TOYOTA
Black Diamond Recalls PIEPS DSP Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; One Death Reported
Pieps GMBH, of Austria
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR 2021-2022: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR
FORD 2015-2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
FORD
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Turkey Products Linked to Salmonella Hadar Illness
Plainville Farms
GEO Essential Recalls Wintergreen Organic Essential Oil and Alleviate Organic Essential Oil Blend Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Geo Essential LLC, of Orem, Utah
Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, of Basking Ridge, New Jersey
JAGUAR 2017-2020: STRUCTURE:BODY
JAGUAR
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC 2010-2019: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC
CHEVROLET,GMC 2014-2016: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
CHEVROLET,GMC
Kareem Chef Halva 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub
KAREEM MART INC
Nuts.com brand Diced Dried Figs packaged in 1lb stand up gusset pouches.
Nuts.com
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 55112
J & J Distributing Company
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
J & J Distributing Company
Wilton Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles, 5.25 oz (148g) clear plastic bottle, SKU 710-5364 UPC 070896453648
Wilton Industries Inc
UnTortillas Grain Free * 3 g of non-fibre carbs * 210g 6 tortillas per bag, 8 packages per case. UPC# 40628250179024 packaged in flexible plastic
BakeryWorks LLC
Taco Dip [Kwik Trip], Net Wt. 8oz (227g), UPC 0 38232 36091 3, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co. Mpls MN 55112
J & J Distributing Company
Kareem Chef Halva with Chocolate 1lb size in plastic tub
KAREEM MART INC
Fresh Thyme Taco Dip, Net Wt. 10oz (283g), UPC 8 41330 12368 3
J & J Distributing Company
Wilton Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles, 5.25oz (148g) clear plastic bottle, SKU 710-9704 UPC 070896797049
Wilton Industries 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 October 2026.