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2021 Recalls

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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 11 critical, 35 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 37 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 39 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), NHTSA (10), FDA Drug (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.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 5 Level, 105mm Material Number: 66-5105 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation …

RTI Surgical, Inc. (dba Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

ExacTrac Dynamic (Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System).

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

System INFX-8000V

Canon Medical System, USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

Prosthesis, knee, patello/femorotibial, semi-constrained, uncemented, porous, coated, polymer/metal/polymer.

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

CPSC Moderate Mar 17, 2021

Global Home Imports Recalls Platform Bed Frames Due to Serious Injury Hazard

CPSC Moderate Mar 17, 2021

HOFISH Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

Vietnam Glory Home Furnishings Joint Stock Company, of Vietnam

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2021

NISSAN 2021: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2021

HYUNDAI 2021: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Mar 15, 2021

BMW 2021: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX

BMW

NHTSA Critical Mar 12, 2021

FORD 2013-2017: SUSPENSION:REAR

FORD

CPSC Moderate Mar 11, 2021

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

KTM AG, of Austria

CPSC Moderate Mar 11, 2021

Melaleuca Recalls Three-Wick Revive Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

EAP Innovations, of Mt. Pleasant, Pa.

NHTSA Critical Mar 11, 2021

NISSAN 2020: STEERING:LINKAGES

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Mar 11, 2021

NISSAN 2018-2021: TIRES

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Mar 11, 2021

LAND ROVER 2020: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Mar 11, 2021

JAGUAR 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

JAGUAR

NHTSA Critical Mar 11, 2021

HONDA 2019-2020: TIRES

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Mar 11, 2021

KIA 2021: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

KIA

FDA Food Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers. Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty, 0.75 oz UPC: 7-68573-00101-4 Shenandoah Growers…

Shenandoah Growers, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 10, 2021

1. See's Candies brand chocolate 4.5 oz Sitting Bunny (SKU 600738) 2. See's Candies brand 1 oz Bunny (SKU 600741) 3. Gold Foil Balls (SKU 600144) …

Thompson Brands LLC

FDA Food Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Urban Remedy Organic Cacao Mocha Cold Brew Coffee; 16 FL. OZ (473 mL) UPC" 8 13377 02222 9 Ingredients: Cashew Milk (filtered water, cashew, Date …

Urban Remedy

FDA Food Moderate Mar 10, 2021

ALBAHACA ORGANICA/BASIL, 460 gm x Bag, 15 Bags

VALLARTA ORGANIC LLC

FDA Food Low Mar 10, 2021

Ferrara Candy Company assorted candy Heart Box, including Laffy Taffy, Nerds, and SweeTarts candies. 10 retail units per wholesale case. Package U…

Ferrara Candy Company

FDA Food Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Urban Remedy Organic Almond Maca Almond Milk; 16 FL. OZ (473 mL) UPC" 8 13377 02102 4 Ingredients: Almond Milk (filtered Water, Almond) Date Syrup…

Urban Remedy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Progesterone Capsules, 200 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, MADE IN FRANCE; Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540; NDC 4…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 10, 2021

Methylprednisolone Tablets USP, 4 MG, packaged in a 21-count blister pack, Rx only, Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Salisbury, MD 21801, NDC …

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 10, 2021

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 40mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles, NDC 55111-123-90; b) 500-count bottles, NDC 55111-123-05; Rx only, Mfd By: Dr. …

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Famotidine Tablets USP 40mg, 1,000-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ …

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 mg/hr) Contains: 30 Patches in a foil-sealed polypropylene tray, pack…

Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Low Mar 10, 2021

Cequa (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09%, 60 Single-Use Vials (6 pouches x 10 single-use vials (0.25 mL each)), Rx only, Manufactured for Sun P…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL), 25x2mL Single Dose Vials, Rx only, Distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc., Parsippany, NJ…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr), Contains: 30 Patches in in a foil-sealed polypropylene tray, …

Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr), Contains: 30 Patches in a foil-sealed polypropylene tray, pac…

Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr) Contains: 30 Patches in a foil-sealed polypropylene tray, packe…

Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

TECNIS Toric 1-Piece IOL, Model Number: ZCT150 +23.5D SE 1.50D CYL - Product Usage: intended to be placed in the capsular bag.

Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Band, Elastic, Orthodontic - Product Usage: Orthodontic elastics, also referred to as rubber bands, are small stretchy loops of rubber that help move…

G & H Wire Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

ConMed Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic…

Bovie Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Captivator Single-Use Polypectomy Snares, Captiflex Single-Use Polypectomy Snares. Outer box UPN, Inner Pouch UPN: M00561311 (Box 10), M00561…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Sensis / Sensis Vibe systems with software version VD12 and equipped with HP Flex Pro-C PC. Diagnostic and administrative tool supporting hemodynami…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Various reprocessed products: PROVISION, Reprocessed Smith and Nephew Arthroscopic Shavers, STERILE EO; PROVISION Reprocessed Depy Mitek Ablation…

ReNovo, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

HAMILTON HEATER SHAKER, 115 VAC/ 230 VAC, 750 VA, Power Consumption 41V/ 100W (max.), Relative Humidity 15% - 85% no condensation. REF 19903400

Hamilton Co

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Velocity Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscop…

Bovie Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Captivator/Captiflex/Sensation Short Throw Single-Use Polypectomy Snares Outer box UPN, Inner pouch UPN: M00560311 (Box 5), M00560310; M0056…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Gram-Negative Bacteria And Associated Resistance Markers; Film Array Blood Culture Identification (BCID); Film Array BCID Panel - Product Usage: int…

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

The PrisMax System Version II Hemodialysis Delivery System: Automatic Repositioning System Pump Assembly, specifically tubing, Model Numbers: a) 955…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

BioFire BCID2 Panel; IVD, Rx Only Part No: RFIT-ASY-0147 / UDI: 00815381020338 - Product Usage: intended for use with FilmArray systems.

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Digitial Medica X-ray Imagining System, Model: uDR 596i, RX, CE0123, UDI:(01) 06971576833023 - Product Usage: intended to used by a qualified/trained…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

Captivator II Single-Use Polypectomy Snares Outer box UPN, Inner Pouch UPN: M00561191 (Box 10), M00561190; M00561221 (Box 10), M00561220; …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

WMTS Telemetry Receiver, Multiple Patient Receiver, Model Number/ UDI: ORG 9100A/ 00841983102554 ORG 9110A/ 00841983102561 ORG 9700A/No UDI

Nihon Kohden America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 10, 2021

HNM Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic su…

Bovie Medical Corporation

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