2021 Recalls
5,168 recalls · Page 85 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 25 critical, 24 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 36 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (29), NHTSA (14), CPSC (6), 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.
McKesson PREVENT M NEEDLE (Magellan Technology) 25G X 5/8". A single lumen needle intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of…
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent- In Vitro Diagnostic. The VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent Pac…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
SIROS D-Vial Prep Set, Product Code SIR-10200 - Product Usage: intended for single use.
Sirtex Medical Limited
Magellan 3 mL Syringe with Hypodermic Safety Needle, 25 G x 5/8" (0.508 mm x 1.6 cm). A single lumen needle intended to inject fluids into, or withdr…
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Medtronic Custom Pack Infant Tubingset Pixie Flow 0,8->1,5-1,8 1/B (PERFUSION M483203D 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) wi…
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Medtronic Custom Pack CP 1/4-1/4 Pediatric Set 1/B (PERFUSION M484901D 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosur…
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, for herpes simplex virus, hsv-2
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Carestream Dental CS 3600 Single Use Normal Tips, Catalog Number 5941216 - Product Usage: used to record the topographic characteristics of teeth or …
CARESTREAM DENTAL, LLC
Medtronic Custom Pack CP Kinderset 1/4-1/4 MIT Pixie 1/B (PERFUSION M490817B 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance …
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Custom Perfusion System (CUSTOM PACK HY10J00R6 ECC SMALL CAR). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a si…
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Custom Perfusion System (CUSTOM PACK BB7W03R8 CCSM NEON). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-u…
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Medtronic Custom Perfusion Pack (CUSTOM PACK HY11B40R1 1/4 RESPIRATO). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface i…
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Medtronic Affinity Pixie BP241 Hollow Fiber Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance Biosurface (OXYGENATOR BBP241 W/CVR NI BB STERILE…
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Heartspan Transseptal Needles, Catalog No. FND-019-02, Lot No. E1913645 consisting of an outer needle cannula and an inner stylet. The needle is comp…
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Magellan Hypodermic Safety Needle, 25 G x 5/8" (0.508 mm x 1.6 cm). A single lumen needle intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, pa…
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Mindray BeneVision Distributed Monitoring System( DMS) 1. p/n 115-051209-00 2. p/n 115-034414-00 and 115-034413-00 when used with the following sof…
Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America
Custom Perfusion System (CUSTOM PACK BB10H89R4 ECLR). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use d…
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Medtronic Affinity Pixie Hollow Fiber Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance Biosurface (OXYGENATOR BBP241 AFFINITY PIXIE WCVR OU).…
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Philips CT systems are advanced continuous-rotation computed tomography systems suitable for a wide range of computed tomographic (CT) applications -…
Philips Healthcare (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Medtronic Custom Pack EVNP Clinical with AP40 1/B (PERFUSION M448036B 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosur…
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Software versions syngo.CT VA30A_SP2 or syngo.CT VA30A_SP2a in the Computed tomography systems as follows: SOMATOM go.Now (Model 11061610)SOMATOM …
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Impactis NaviKit-stereotaxic accessory for Computed Tomography systems Reference # I10100
Imactis
Incisive CT Computed Tomography X-ray System Model: 728143
Philips North America Llc
Quantikine IVD Human sTfR Immunoassay (Human sTransferrin ELISA Kit (sTfR immunological test system)). An enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) …
R & D Systems, Inc.
HeartSpan Transseptal Needles Catalog No. FND-019-01, Lot No. E1913644 consisting of an outer needle cannula and an inner stylet. The needle is comp…
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Canon INTERVENTIONAL ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM MODEL INFX-8000F Catheterization Table CAT-880B Canon CATHETERIZATION TABLE, MODEL CAT-880B INPUT 220V - …
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
Canon INTERVENTIONAL ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM MODEL INFX-8000C Catheterization Table CAT-880B Canon CATHETERIZATION TABLE, MODEL CAT-880B INPUT 220V - …
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
Canon INTERVENTIONAL ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM MODEL INFX-8000V Catheterization Table CAT-880B Canon CATHETERIZATION TABLE, MODEL CAT-880B INPUT 220V -…
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
PRECISE PRO RX CAROTID STENT implant system, Product Codes: PC0520RXC, PC0530RXC, PC0540RXC, PC0620RXC, PC0630RXC, PC0640RXC, PC0720RXC, PC0730RXC, …
Cordis Corporation
Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; Made by Beal Sas
Beal Sas, of France
Flame King Recalls Hog 100-Pound Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR 2021: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR
GENESIS 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
GENESIS
WESTERN STAR 2019-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WESTERN STAR
FORD 2020-2021: SUSPENSION:REAR
FORD
PORSCHE 2019-2020: SUSPENSION:REAR
PORSCHE
PORSCHE 2021: ENGINE
PORSCHE
BMW 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW
AUDI 2015-2020: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
AUDI
MERCEDES-BENZ 2014-2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2006-2007: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES-BENZ
CHEVROLET,ISUZU 2015-2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
CHEVROLET,ISUZU
Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine)
Genentech Recalls Prescription Drug Evrysdi Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Drug Exposure through Eye or Skin …
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, of South San Francisco, Calif.
HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard
Parker Squared Recalls Shepherd Boy Plush Toys with Wire Shepherd's Staff Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2021: SEAT BELTS
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
CHEVROLET,GMC 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
CHEVROLET,GMC
CHEVROLET 2021: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CHEVROLET
YUM CRUMBS, STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, 12 oz and 32 oz
THE SAPPHIRE EXCHANGE
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.