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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 12 critical, 34 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 29 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), NHTSA (11), 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 17, 2021

CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 1 Level, 14mm Material Number: 66-114 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

VentStar Anesthesia (N) 180 - Drager Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets Order Number: MP00333 - Product Usage: Breathing circuit for conduction of re…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

Power Injectable CT Port insertion kits - Product Usage: is an implantable access device designed to provide repeated access to the vascular system.

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

PHYSIO CONTROL LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillator 3321605-xxx The LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillator is designed for indoor and outdoor use in a stationary enviro…

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 2Level, 40mm Material Number: 66-240 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 2Level, 34mm Material Number: 66-234 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 1 Level, 24m Material Number: 66-124 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 5 Level, 85mm Material Number: 66-585 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

Thyroglobulin Antibody (TgAB) Calibrator - Product Usage: intended for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of anti-thyrogl…

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 4Level, 84mm Material Number: 66-484 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

Medtronic 6F Launcher Guide Catheter 100 cmJL 3.5 Model Number: LA6JL35

Medtronic Vascular

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 2Level, 26mm Material Number: 66-226 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

VentStar Basic (N) 180- Drager Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets Order Number: MP00353 - Product Usage: Breathing circuit for conduction of respirat…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

SUNSTAR G.U.M. HYDRAL DRY MOUTH RELIEF On-the-go Oral Spray, 2 FL.OZ. UPC0 70942 30713 0 - Product Usage: The device is formulated with water, moistu…

Sunstar Americas, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 2Level, 32mm Material Number: 66-232 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 17, 2021

CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 1 Level, 16mm Material Number: 66-116 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C…

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

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

NHTSA Critical Mar 11, 2021

RAM 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RAM

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

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.