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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 14 critical, 30 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 38 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (21), NHTSA (9), FDA Drug (9), 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 Mar 31, 2021

RayCare 3B (3.1.0.60341) - Product Usage: Intended Use Oncology information system that supports healthcare professionals in delivering cancer care.

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Prismaflex Control Unit - Product Usage: Used for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Mizuho CE IPX4, mode MOT-5602BW, 100-240, 50-60Hz, 400VA, REF 18-140-20 containing hand control Unit - Product Usage: intended to support a patient d…

Mizuho OSI

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Operating Table System

Getinge Group Logistics America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system - Product Usage: intended for use by trained personnel (doctor, Sonographer, etc.) for the diagnostic ultras…

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Preventative Maintenance Kits G5010007) and spare part kits (G5064801 and G5006203) - Product Usage: For Prismaflex Control Units, used for Continuou…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (medium) C3, REF: D138502, Rx Only, CE 2797, STERILE EO, UDI: (01)10846835016277 …

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

PLEUR-EVAC Thoracic Catheters (CATHETER, IRRIGATION). The thoracic catheter is a sterile, non pyrogenic, single use device that allows drainage from …

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

In-View Clear Leggings Sterile Non-Sterile

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

BARD MARQUEE Disposable Core Biopsy Instruments XX.Xcm, XX.Xcm, XXg x XXcm REF XXXXXXX Note - for definition of the "X's refer to Tyvek Lid Label…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Femoral Angiography Drape Bulk Non-Sterile

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

CAIRE DIAGNOSTICS FenomPro REF 900-0001 SN ***** - Product Usage: a portable, non-invasive device to measure fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) i…

CAIRE DIAGNOSTICS INC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

VITEK 2 (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, antimicr…

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Femoral Angiography Drape Sterile

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Prismaflex Control Unit - Product Usage: Used for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

In-View Clear Leggings Bulk Non-Sterile

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

NHTSA Critical Mar 31, 2021

PORSCHE 2021: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical Mar 30, 2021

LINCOLN 2020-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

LINCOLN

NHTSA Critical Mar 30, 2021

ALFA ROMEO 2021: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

ALFA ROMEO

NHTSA Critical Mar 26, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Mar 26, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020-2021: SEATS

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2021

Inyo Pool Products Recalls PureLine Pool Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on inyopools.com (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2021

KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Recall Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

KTM AG, of Austria

CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2021

Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles and ProXD, Gravely and Bobcat Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Inc., of Medina, Minn.

NHTSA Critical Mar 25, 2021

ACURA,HONDA 2018-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ACURA,HONDA

NHTSA Critical Mar 25, 2021

CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Mar 25, 2021

CHEVROLET 2017-2021: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical Mar 25, 2021

CHEVROLET 2021: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

CHEVROLET

FDA Food Critical Mar 24, 2021

Tahina Sesame Paste packaged in 1lb and 2lb plastic jars and 10kg metal containers; UPC CODES 6215000382207

KAREEM MART INC

FDA Food Critical Mar 24, 2021

Alqosh Sesame Oil "Tahin" packaged in 2lb plastic jars

Mediterranean Food, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 24, 2021

Amazon Kitchen, Avocado Chicken Salad Sandwich, Net Wt. 8.1 oz., Cello wrap with cardboard liner, 1 unit per package, Perishable Keep Refrigerated

Flying Food Group LLC

FDA Food Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Market District Gourmet Pretzel Gift Bag PLU 45505 Net Wt 9 oz Market District Gourmet Pretzel Platter PLU 25206 Net Wt 48 oz

Giant Eagle

FDA Food Low Mar 24, 2021

MN Milk Bank for Babies Pasteurized Donor Human Milk. Volumne 4.0 fl oz., 120 mL

Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies

FDA Food Low Mar 24, 2021

Electrolit Fruit Punch Zero, 625ML/21OZ packaged in a polypropylene bottle with volume capacity of 625mL and with a polypropylene lid and liner with …

Laboratorios Pisa Sa De Cv

FDA Food Low Mar 24, 2021

Electrolit Ponche/Fruit Punch; in 625 mL/21 oz and 300ML/10oz bottles; and Electrolit Fruit Punch 6 Pack, 625mL/21 oz; Packaged in a polypropylen…

Laboratorios Pisa Sa De Cv

FDA Food Critical Mar 24, 2021

Java Frozen Tuna Steaks - 10 oz. Net Wt. 10 lb. - Approximately 15-18 pieces individually vacuum packed. Product of Indonesia - Wild Caught.

Seafood Imports Distributors Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 24, 2021

Romidepsin Injecton, 27.5 mg/5.5 mL (5 mg/mL) Rx Only, 5.5 ml vial, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. NDC 0703-4004-01

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Spironolactone Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Frontida BioPharm, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19124 USA, Repa…

Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. dba BRP Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Gabapentin Oral Solution, 250 mg/5 mL, 5 mL per unit dose cup, four unit dose cups per tray, For Institutional Use Only, Rx only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal C…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Omeprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20 mg, 1000 count bottles, Rx Only, distributed by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., Berlin, CT, Manufactu…

Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Nortriptyline HCL capsules, 10 mg, packaged in 30-count bottles, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA, NDC 6191985330

Direct Rx

FDA Drug Critical Mar 24, 2021

Spironolactone Tablets, USP, 25 mg, packaged in: a) 30-count bottles (NDC 63629-1064-01), b) 60-count bottles (NDC 63629-1064-02), c) 90-count bottle…

Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. dba BRP Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Low Mar 24, 2021

Methacholine Challenge 5-Syringe Test Kits, Sterile Inhalation Solution, Preservative Free, 3 mL per syringe, Edge Pharma, LLC, 856 Hercules Dr., Dol…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Low Mar 24, 2021

Epinephrine/Lidocaine HCl, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, 0.8 mL per syringe, Single Use Syringe, 0.025%/0.75%, Rx only, Edge Pharma LLC …

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Phenylephrine HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg per mL, 1 mL per Single-Dose Vial packaged in 25 x 1 mL Single-Dose Vials per carton, For Intravenous Use, Rx…

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

VITROS SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent Pack - The VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent Pack when used in combination with the VITRO…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

CyberKnife Treatment Delivery System - Product Usage: indicated for image-guided stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tu…

Accuray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

JUDKINS PACK

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Feth-R-Kath Catheter, 19g x 24". Intended Use:Radlo Opaque Epidural Catheter Catalog #: 157-1924 Intended for epidural anesthesia and is limited…

Epimed International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

RNA MEDICAL, QCHGB HEMOGLOBIN CONTROL, MULTI, REF QC HGB - Product Usage: monitoring the performance of Hemocue Hemoglobin Analyzers. It provides a c…

Medline Industries Inc

Nearby Recall Years

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

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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.