2021 Recalls
5,168 recalls · Page 83 of 104
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 19 critical, 31 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), NHTSA (10), FDA Food (10), 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.
ThermaCor 1200 Disposable Sets Components of the Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System, used for infusion of: …
Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC
BIOCARE Medical , IntelliPath FLX, Automated Staining Instrument, Ref: " Model Number:IPS0001US and IPS0001INTL containing software version 3.5.3.1
Biocare Medical, LLC
Coronavirus antigen detection test system - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen to SARS-CoV-2 d…
LumiraDx
LIAISON 1-84 PTH Assay - Product Usage: is an in vitro chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) intended for the quantitative determination of parathyroid…
Diasorin Inc.
AngioDynamics SafeSheath ULTRALITE 10F, Model Number VI10 - Product Usage: intended for the introduction of various types of pacing leads and cathete…
Oscor, Inc.
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD): 1) Evera family: Evera XT DR, Evera S DR, Evera MRI XT DR, Evera MRI S DR, Evera XT VR, Evera S VR an…
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Epicure Recalls Glass Prep Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
Goal Zero Recalls Power Cables Due to Fire Hazard
One Million Greenworks and Powerworks Pressure Washer Spray Guns Recalled Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China
RH Recalls Children's Bath Wraps Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MERCEDES-BENZ
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
INFINITI 2021: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
INFINITI
doTERRA Recalls 1.3 Million Bottles of Deep Blue, PastTense, and Deep Blue Touch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requ…
doTERRA International LLC, of Pleasant Grove, Utah
Infant Bath Seats Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard; Imported by BATTOP; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
DONGGUAN BABYCARE PRODUCTS CO., LTD, of Dongguan, China
MACK 2018-2022: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
MACK
MERCEDES-BENZ 2021: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2021: SEATS
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2017-2018: STEERING
MERCEDES-BENZ
INTERNATIONAL 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL 2021: PARKING BRAKE
INTERNATIONAL
Quseo Fresco sold under the following brands and container sizes - El Abuelito Cheese Brand - Queso Fresco Regular 12 oz.Plastic Container673130100…
El Abuelito Cheese, Inc.
Buc-ee's Butter Toffee Almonds, 12 oz., packaged in clear zip top bag with stickered label, UPC: 0 9524842002 4, Manufactured and packaged at Lehi Va…
Lehi Valley Trading Co, Inc
Quesillo sold under the following brands and container sizes: El Abuelito Cheese Quesillo Abuelito 12oz Vacuum Pack 673130200000 Quesillo Abuelito 5…
El Abuelito Cheese, Inc.
Item #140804, Egg Salad Croissant Sandwich, Refrigerated, packaged in clear plastic clamshell container. Ready to Eat product sold in foodservice, re…
Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC
Item #140952, Tuna Salad Croissant Sandwich, Refrigerated, packaged in clear plastic clamshell container. Ready to Eat product sold in foodservice, r…
Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC
Item #140946, Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich, Refrigerated, packaged in clear plastic clamshell container. Ready to Eat product sold in foodservice…
Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC
Nutrin/Amendobras brand Roasted Peanut Splits packaged in 30lb cardboard boxes.
Nutrin Distribution Co
Mindo COFFEE TOFFEE CHOCOLATE BAR, 75 gram / 2.65oz UPC code 805993900527. Also sold in 12 count and 6 count cartons
Mindo Chocolate Makers LLC
Gelson's Yogurt Raisins, Plastic Clamshell Container NET WT 14 oz. (397g) UPC: 7 97565 20470 6 Contains: Milk, Soy. Packed in a facility that h…
Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc.
Requeson/Ricotta, sold under the following brands and container sizes: El Abuelito Requeson Ricotta 12oz Clam Shell Container, UPC: 673130300014; El …
El Abuelito Cheese, Inc.
0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE Irrigation, USP 1000 mL Semi-Rigid Bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045 USA. NDC 09…
ICU Medical Inc
Adam's Secret Extra Strength 3000, 840 mg, 10 count blister packs, Distributed by AS Inc., Made in USA, UPC 6 09728 43452 6.
Adams.Secret.co
Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsules, USP, 20 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx only, Packaged by GSMS Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012-8601 USA, NDC 51407-…
Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
Adam's Secret Extra Strength 1500, 800 mg, 10 count blister packs, Distributed by KP Inc., Made in USA, UPC 6 09728 43462 5
Adams.Secret.co
Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (Large) C3, REF: D138503, Rx Only, CE 2797, STERILE EO, udi: (01)10846835016260 -…
Biosense Webster, Inc.
In-View Clear Leggings Sterile
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 4-(Calibrator values for TIBC only). Used to calibrate VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS/4600/XT 3400 Chemistry Systems…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Duodenoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid - Product Usage: used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monito…
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
In2Bones Shannon Percutaneous Burr - Product Usage: indicated for forefoot mini-invasive and percutaneous surgery.
In2Bones, SAS
The ImmunoCard Mycoplasma EIA detects the presence of IgM to M. pneumoniae in serum - Product Usage: intended to aid in the diagnosis of recent Mycop…
Meridian Bioscience Inc
RUSCH¿ POLARIS" Laryngoscope - Product Usage: intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal structure and is used during tracheal intubatio…
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
Corin BIOLOX DELTA MOD HEAD 32mm EX LONG +7mm 12/14 TAPER. Corin Trinity Acetabular System with Extra Long Heads/Trinity Biolox Delta Ceramic Head …
Corin Ltd
Corin BIOLOX DELTA MOD HEAD 36mm EX LONG +8mm12/14 TAPER. Corin Trinity Acetabular System with Extra Long Heads/Trinity Biolox Delta Ceramic Head (G…
Corin Ltd
Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (SMALL) C3, REF: D138501, Rx Only, CE 2797, STERILE EO, udi: (01)10846835016253 -…
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System - Product Usage: developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Prismaflex Control Unit - Product Usage: Used for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
S-Series Equipment Management System; Model Number(s):0682400550; UDI: 07613327400502 Components that are affected within the S-Series Finished Good…
Stryker Communications
VITEK 2 Compact (version numbers 8.01, 8.02 (8.0x) and 9.01, 9.02 (9.0x) with the external communication configured to HL7 (system, test, automated, …
Biomerieux 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: 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 August 2026.