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 18 critical, 31 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 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 Food (16), FDA Devices (14), NHTSA (14), 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.
Gambro Cartridge Low Volume Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set, product code 114434 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemo…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Gambro Cartridge Low Weight-Low Volume Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set, product code 114435 - Product Usage: intended for single us…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
SenTec Digital Monitor, Model SDM, is a portable stand-alone patient monitor indicated for continuous, noninvasive patient monitoring of carbon dioxi…
SenTec AG
Medtronic Delta CSF (Cerebro Spinal Fluid) -Flow Control Valves for the following CFNs/REF numbers: 24048 - VALVE 24048 DELTA RGL PL 0.5, 24053 …
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Gambro Cartridge Single Needle Conversion Kit, product code 101290 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemodialysis treatment using the Pho…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set (P/N 80-801 NSN 6515016574750) . Blood convenience kit. The Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set contains everythi…
Combat Medical Systems, LLC
13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT) - Product Usage: intended for use in the measurement of the rate of gastric emptying of solids and …
Cairn Diagnostics
System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed: Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex Edition
GE Healthcare, LLC
Valkyrie LTOWB Administration (P/N 80-821 NSN 6515016862401). Blood convenience kit. The Valkyrie LTOWB Administration Set contains the items ne…
Combat Medical Systems, LLC
Healgen COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) REF GCC)V-402a - Product Usage: is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for th…
Confirm Biosciences Inc
Low Titer Type O FWB Transfusion Set (P/N 80-875 NSN 651501684994). Blood convenience kit. The Transfusion Set includes the items necessary to ad…
Combat Medical Systems, LLC
Central Screw 6.5x25mm - Product Usage: used as a sterile screw that is intended for implantable shoulder prosthesis assembly and/or fixation.
Biomet, Inc.
Orient Gene COVID- 19 IgG/ IgM Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) REF GCCOV-402a - Product Usage: is a lateral flow immunoassay intended…
Confirm Biosciences Inc
BD Hypodermic Syringe 10 ml, eccentric tip. Catalog (Ref No.) 305482
Becton Dickinson & Company
Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls Powerhorse Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard
Potter Electric Recalls Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action Due to Failure to Alert to Fire
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC, of St. Louis, Mo.
SmartPool Recalls Children's Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Shenzhen Haochen Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Urban Outfitters Recalls Margo Taper Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
INTERNATIONAL 2021: ENGINE
INTERNATIONAL
AUDI 2019-2021: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
AUDI
POLESTAR 2021-2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
POLESTAR
VOLVO 2021-2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
VOLVO
MERCEDES-BENZ 2021: SEATS
MERCEDES-BENZ
BENTLEY 2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BENTLEY
MAZDA 2021: TIRES:VALVE
MAZDA
VOLVO 2022: WHEELS
VOLVO
BMW 2019-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW
BMW 2020-2021: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
BMW
FORD 2020-2021: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS
FORD
BMW 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
BMW
FORD 2020: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FORD
MAZDA 2020-2021: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
MAZDA
think! Protein + Fiber Oatmeal, Farmer's Market Berry Crumble bowl 1.76 oz. individual unit UPC 753656711836 also sold in retail 6 pack with UPC 753…
Glanbia Performance Nutrition (Manufacturing), Inc
The RETAIL package is black cardboard box and product is described as: Publix Parmesan-Crusted Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillets, Frozen, net wt. 12 oz. Ea…
Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC
Butternut Veggie Spirals Tray, 10oz, Keep Refrigerated
Pero Family Farms Company
Butternut Squash Bag, 5 lbs
Pero Family Farms Company
Maine Grains Inc. brand Organic Yellow Peas sold between 10/17/2019 and 11/1/2020; product was packaged in 25lb bulk bags, 12 x 1lb cases; and clear …
Maine Grains, Inc
Butternut Veggie Spirals Tray, Keep Refrigerated, NET WT 9.5oz (269g)
Pero Family Farms Company
HIland 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk Half Pint UPC: 72060-00156-3 packaged in a paper carton 50 cartons per case
Hiland Dairy Foods Company, LLC
Butter Flavored Popcorn Artificially Flavored 8oz. UPC:7017306021
Bickel's Snack Foods Inc
Kowalski's Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Kowalski's Steakhouse Blue Dressing. Net Wt. 22 oz (1 lb. 6 oz) 624 g. UPC 95631-89341. Keep Refrigerat…
Russ Davis Wholesale Inc
Butternut Squash Tray, Keep Refrigerated, NET WT 12oz (341g)
Pero Family Farms Company
Butternut Cubed Butternut Tray, Keep Refrigerated, NET WT 13oz (368g)
Pero Family Farms Company
Reese Hollandaise Sauce packaged in glass jars 7.5 oz UPC: 7067060108
World Finer Foods, Inc.
BUFFALO STYLE CHICKEN Sliders NET WT. 5OZ (141g) Ingredients: Tuna Salad*** CONTAINS: EGG, FISH (TUNA), MILK, WHEAT Distributed By Renaissance Food G…
Renaissance Food Group, LLC
Sprout's Vanilla Flavored Yogurt Covered Cranberries UPC 646670463778 12 Ounce Stand-Up Pouch Bag Ambient Storage
Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products, Inc.
Reese Bearnaise Sauce packaged in glass jars 7.5 oz UPC: 7067060109
World Finer Foods, Inc.
"LAVVA Blueberry Dairy Free Pili Nut Yogurt. NO SUGAR ADDED. NET WT 5.3OZ (150g) ***KEEP REFRIGERATED***DISTRIBUTED BY EVR FOODS INC. NEW YORK, NY 10…
EVR FOODS INC
Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP 100 mg/mL Single Dose Syringes with Automatic Safety Device For Subcutaneous Injection 10 x 1 mL Single Dose Syringe…
Apotex Corp.
Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection 40mg/vial For I.V. infusion only Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512 Manufacture…
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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.