2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 89 of 105
2021 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 5,231 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2021. That represents about 5.01% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 14.3 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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 105 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 22 critical, 27 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 40 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 32 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (19), NHTSA (18), FDA Food (7), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr), Contains: 30 Patches in a foil-sealed polypropylene tray, packed in a paper carton, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL, 33186, By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL, 33186, NDC 68968-5552-3.
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr) Contains: 30 Patches in a foil-sealed polypropylene tray, packed in a paper carton, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL, 33186, By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL, 33186, NDC 68968-5554-3.
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
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
Band, Elastic, Orthodontic - Product Usage: Orthodontic elastics, also referred to as rubber bands, are small stretchy loops of rubber that help move teeth into proper alignment during orthodontic treatment. Their purpose is to create additional force for tooth movement in any of the three dimensions that is more difficult using braces alone.
G & H Wire Company
ConMed Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures.
Bovie Medical Corporation
Captivator Single-Use Polypectomy Snares, Captiflex Single-Use Polypectomy Snares. Outer box UPN, Inner Pouch UPN: M00561311 (Box 10), M00561310 M00562301 (Box 10), M00562300; M00562321 (Box 10), M00562320; M00562341 (Box 10), M00562340; M00562451 (Box 10), M00562450; M00562401 (Box 10), M00562400; M00562402 (Box 40), M00562400; M00562422 (Box 40), M00562420; M00562471 (Box 10), M00562470.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Sensis / Sensis Vibe systems with software version VD12 and equipped with HP Flex Pro-C PC. Diagnostic and administrative tool supporting hemodynamic catheterizations and/or electrophysiology studies Model Numbers: Sensis Vibe Hemo 11007641 Sensis Vibe Combo 11007642 Sensis 10764561 Postprocessing Workstation 6648161 SIS Server 6648153
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Various reprocessed products: PROVISION, Reprocessed Smith and Nephew Arthroscopic Shavers, STERILE EO; PROVISION Reprocessed Depy Mitek Ablation Electrodes, VAPR COOLPULSE 90 deg; PROVISION Reprocessed Smith and Nephew Trocars/ Cannulas (Class I); PROVISION Reprocessed Conmed/ Linvatec Suture Retrievers/ Passers C6387 See updated product list attached for details.
ReNovo, Inc.
HAMILTON HEATER SHAKER, 115 VAC/ 230 VAC, 750 VA, Power Consumption 41V/ 100W (max.), Relative Humidity 15% - 85% no condensation. REF 19903400
Hamilton Co
Velocity Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures.
Bovie Medical Corporation
Captivator/Captiflex/Sensation Short Throw Single-Use Polypectomy Snares Outer box UPN, Inner pouch UPN: M00560311 (Box 5), M00560310; M00560321 (Box 5), M00560320; M00562651 (Box 5), M00562650; M00562652 (Box 20), M00562650; M00562671 (Box 5), M00562670; M00562672 (Box 20), M00562670; M00562673 (Box 40), M00562670; M00562691 (Box 5); M00562690; M00562692 (Box 20), M00562690; M00562693 (Box 40), M00562690.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Gram-Negative Bacteria And Associated Resistance Markers; Film Array Blood Culture Identification (BCID); Film Array BCID Panel - Product Usage: intended for use with FilmArray systems. Part No: RFIT-ASY-0126 / UDI: 00815381020086 Part No: RFIT-ASY-0127 / UDI: 00815381020093 IVD, Rx Only
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
The PrisMax System Version II Hemodialysis Delivery System: Automatic Repositioning System Pump Assembly, specifically tubing, Model Numbers: a) 955626 b) 955558 c) 955701 PrisMax V2 Preventive Maintenance Kit, Product Code SC616 ARPS PUMP, Product Code SC6035 ARPS Pump Assembly, Product Code SC6053
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
BioFire BCID2 Panel; IVD, Rx Only Part No: RFIT-ASY-0147 / UDI: 00815381020338 - Product Usage: intended for use with FilmArray systems.
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Digitial Medica X-ray Imagining System, Model: uDR 596i, RX, CE0123, UDI:(01) 06971576833023 - Product Usage: intended to used by a qualified/trained doctor or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic radiographic exposures of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, limbs and trunk. Not for mammography.
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Captivator II Single-Use Polypectomy Snares Outer box UPN, Inner Pouch UPN: M00561191 (Box 10), M00561190; M00561221 (Box 10), M00561220; M00561222 (Box 20), M00561220; M00561223 (Box 40), M00561220; M00561233 (Box 40), M00561230.
Boston Scientific Corporation
WMTS Telemetry Receiver, Multiple Patient Receiver, Model Number/ UDI: ORG 9100A/ 00841983102554 ORG 9110A/ 00841983102561 ORG 9700A/No UDI
Nihon Kohden America Inc
HNM Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures.
Bovie Medical Corporation
Milex Gellhorn Flexible under the following labels: 1) Gellhorn Flexible w/Short Stem Pessary, REF MXKPGSS2-1/4, 2-1/4" (57 mm) with Kit, 2) Gellhorn Flexible w/Short Stem Pessary, REF MXPGSS2-1/4, 2-1/4" (57 mm) without Kit, 3) Gellhorn Flexible w/Short Stem Pessary, REF MXPGSS2-3/4, 2-3/4" (70 mm)
CooperSurgical, Inc.
ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter The Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter is a component of the ACIST HDi System. The ACIST HDi System is intended to be used for ultrasound examination of coronary and peripheral intravascular pathology. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures. The ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter is intended for use with the ACIST HDi System.
Acist Medical Systems
Barco MDNC-3421 DISPLAY, DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
Barco N.V.
Hillsdale Furniture Recalls Jennings Counter and Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Lifetime Products Recalls 6-Foot Seminar Tables Due to Injury Risk
Kingtec Group Vietnam Co. LTD, of Ben Cat Town, of Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
MAZDA 2007-2009: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
MAZDA
GENESIS 2019-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
GENESIS
GENESIS,HYUNDAI 2015-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
GENESIS,HYUNDAI
AUDI 2019-2021: AIR BAGS
AUDI
FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY 2006-2012: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY
PORSCHE 2021: SUSPENSION
PORSCHE
BMW 2021: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
BMW
FORD 2018-2020: TIRES
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN 2020: SUSPENSION:REAR
FORD,LINCOLN
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
MERCEDES-BENZ
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
RAM 2020-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
RAM
MITSUBISHI 2013-2015: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
MITSUBISHI
VOLKSWAGEN 2018-2019: TIRES:SIDEWALL
VOLKSWAGEN
FORD 2021: SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET
FORD
Casa Kids Recalls for Repair Cabina Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles and ProXD Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Inc., of Medina, Minn.
INFINITI 2003-2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
INFINITI
NISSAN 2020-2021: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NISSAN
KIA 2017-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
KIA
Thai Peanut Sauce, 12 fl. oz. (355ml), UPC code #643558406919
Barbara's Orchard/Delicae Gourmet
Dole Chopped Kit- Sunflower Crunch Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Onion and Citrus Dressing, Bacon Crumbles, Red Cabbage, Green onions, carrots. UPC: 0 71430 00034 2 Salad and Toppings Net Wt.:9.5 oz. (269 g) Dressing 2.4 fl oz.(72 mL) Total Net Wt. 12.2 oz. (346 g) Contains: Egg, Soy Dole Fresh Vegetable Company, Inc. Monterey, CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Coolhaus Awesome Dessert - Dairy Free Mocha Marcona Almond Fudge, Creamy Coffee Fudge Swirl & Marcona Almond Frozen Dessert. 16 fl.oz, Dessert Paperboard Pint (473 mL) UPC: 851916003605 Coolhaus Headquarters, Culver City, CA Contains Statement: Tree nuts, Coconut
COOLHAUS
Harry & David brand Chocolate Cherries packaged in a clear 3 oz (85g) bag, UPC 7 80994 32341 4. This product is part of the Premium Delights Gift Box, Founders Favorites Gift Box, Valentine s Day Sweets Box, and Tower of Treats¿ Valentine s Day Gift. The Chocolate Cherries label is read in parts: "***CHOCOLATE CHERRIES*** INGREDIENTS: MILK CHOCOLATE***COATING***DRIED CHERRIES ***RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, SOY LECITHIN*** CONTAINS MILK, SOY *** Made by HARRY AND DAVID LLC MEDFORD, OR *** MAY
Harry and David Operations Inc
Golden Boy Custard Muffin Banana 220 grams/7.76 ounce packages
Hong Thai Foods Corp
HOUSE AUTRY TARTAR SAUCE NET WT 9 OZ (255g) DISTSRIBUTED BY House -Autry Mills, Inc. Four Oaks, NC 27524 UPC 0 73484 60013 4
House-Autry Mills, Inc
Spicy Red Curry Sauce, 12 fl. oz. (355ml), UPC code #643558406810
Barbara's Orchard/Delicae Gourmet
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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2021
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2021 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 October 2026.