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.
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.)
VentStar Anesthesia (N) 180 - Drager Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets Order Number: MP00333 - Product Usage: Breathing circuit for conduction of re…
Draeger Medical, Inc.
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
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.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
Thyroglobulin Antibody (TgAB) Calibrator - Product Usage: intended for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of anti-thyrogl…
Tosoh Bioscience Inc
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.)
Medtronic 6F Launcher Guide Catheter 100 cmJL 3.5 Model Number: LA6JL35
Medtronic Vascular
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.)
VentStar Basic (N) 180- Drager Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets Order Number: MP00353 - Product Usage: Breathing circuit for conduction of respirat…
Draeger Medical, Inc.
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.
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.)
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.)
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.)
ExacTrac Dynamic (Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System).
Brainlab AG
System INFX-8000V
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
Prosthesis, knee, patello/femorotibial, semi-constrained, uncemented, porous, coated, polymer/metal/polymer.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Global Home Imports Recalls Platform Bed Frames Due to Serious Injury Hazard
HOFISH Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
Vietnam Glory Home Furnishings Joint Stock Company, of Vietnam
NISSAN 2021: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NISSAN
HYUNDAI 2021: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
HYUNDAI
BMW 2021: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX
BMW
FORD 2013-2017: SUSPENSION:REAR
FORD
KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles Recall Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
KTM AG, of Austria
Melaleuca Recalls Three-Wick Revive Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
EAP Innovations, of Mt. Pleasant, Pa.
NISSAN 2020: STEERING:LINKAGES
NISSAN
NISSAN 2018-2021: TIRES
NISSAN
LAND ROVER 2020: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
LAND ROVER
JAGUAR 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
JAGUAR
HONDA 2019-2020: TIRES
HONDA
KIA 2021: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
KIA
RAM 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RAM
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.
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
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
ALBAHACA ORGANICA/BASIL, 460 gm x Bag, 15 Bags
VALLARTA ORGANIC LLC
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.