2021 Recalls
5,086 recalls · Page 95 of 102
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 13 critical, 33 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (18), FDA Devices (13), NHTSA (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.
Medtronic HVAD Pump Implant Kits, labeled as: a. PUMP 1103, b. PUMP 1104, c. PUMP 1104JP, d. PUMP 1100, e. Model 1101, f. Model 1102, g. Mod…
Heartware, Inc.
Tourni-Cot - Universal, UDI 00855364004085, Model Number TCU, Non-pneumatic Tourniquet - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used in surgery…
Mar-Med Co
VERSABOND AB 40 GRAMS FORMULATION 2, antibiotic infused bone cement, Product Number: 71271440 - Product Usage: VERSABOND is a medium viscosity bone c…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Fresenius Medical Care NaturaLyte Liquid Acid concentrate-Liquid Acid Concentrate for Bicarbonate Hemodialyis Part Number: 08-3251-9
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic devices for the detection of 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and/or diagnosis of 2019-nCoV infection in hum…
Biomeme, Inc.
Optilite Freelite Mx Kappa Free Kit REF LK016.M.OPT.A
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
FLOW COUPLER Monitor Flow Coupler devices are sold in 5 sizes (2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, 3.0 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm). Implantable device for vascular use.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Harmony Referral System (aka Harmony RS)/ Medical Device Data System - Product Usage: intended to be used by trained healthcare professionals and cl…
Topcon Medical Systems, Inc.
Neuroreader Medical Image Processing Software - Product Usage: intended to automate the current manual process of identifying, labeling, and quantify…
Brainreader ApS
Covidien CV-9590 Velosorb Fast Braided Fast absorbable Suture 14 Metric 36" 90 cm, GS-24 Taper 1/2 40 mm, undyed, UDI: 10884521151307
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test
Qiagen Sciences LLC
REFRESH CONTACTS¿ Contact Lens Comfort Drops 0.4 fl oz (12 mL) Sterile
Allergan PLC
ALung Technologies Hemolung Respiratory Assist System (RAS) with CME BodyGuard 323 Infusion Pump(EUA) - Product Usage: an off-the-shelf infusion pump…
Alung Technologies Inc
Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Shelving Units Due to Injury Hazard
Edsal Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Ill.
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex SelectTech Barbells Due to Impact Injury Hazard
BMW 2019-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BMW
BMW 2011-2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020-2021: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2010-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2009-2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2007-2009: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2012: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2007-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
Klein s Cookies and Cream Bulk Packaged in a 3 gallon paper drum.
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake, Item 258, Net Wt. 24 oz.
Nueske Applewood Smoked Meat, Inc
Klein s Vanilla Ice Cream. Packaged in a 3 gallon paper drum.
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
AK 10 5/8" Par Baked Stuffed Crust, frozen Pizza Crust, Item 1115660, Case Count / Unit Weight, 283 Count / 21.5 oz. Keep Frozen at 0 to -10F. Al…
Port City Bakery, Inc
Samyang Buldak Extremely Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot Chili Sauce Net Wt. 200 g (7.05 oz) Product of Korea UPC: 8 801073 411395 Ingredie…
Samyang Foods Co Ltd
Blueberry Blizzard Coffee Cake, Item 259, Net Wt. 24 oz.
Nueske Applewood Smoked Meat, Inc
Weis Quality Cookies and Cream Ice Cream (48oz). Packaged in a squround paper container with a UPC of 041497-01253.
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Dough Shop Par Baked Crust, frozen pizza crusts packaged in the following sizes: 1. 16" Item # DS22316, Count / Unit Weight 14 Count / 20 oz …
Port City Bakery, Inc
Samyang Buldak Carbonara Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot Chili Sauce Net Wt. 200 g (7.05 oz) Product of Korea UPC: 8 801073 411432 Ingredients: …
Samyang Foods Co Ltd
Good & Gather Four Cheese Gnocchi, Net Wt. 16 oz. (454g), Keep Frozen. Needs to be Fully Cooked. UPC 0 85239-10366 1 Product of Italy. Dist by T…
EMILIA FOODS SRL
Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot Chili Sauce Net Wt. 200 g (7.05 oz) Product of Korea UPC: 8 801073 411388 Ingredients: Water, Art…
Samyang Foods Co Ltd
Dole Chopped Kit Sesame Asian Salad & Topping Net Wt: 9.5 oz (269 g) Dressing Net: 2.5 FL oz (72 mL) Total Net Wt. 12.25 oz (347 g) UPC 0-71430…
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Ultimo! ParBaked Raised Edge Pizza Crust packaged in the following sizes: 1. 16" Reorder # 545145, 12 - 18 oz Crusts. Net Wt 13.5 lb. (6.12kg)…
Port City Bakery, Inc
AK 14" Par Baked Stuffed Crust, frozen Pizza Crust, Item 711429, Case Count / Unit Weight, 216 Count / 29 oz. Keep Frozen at 0 to -10F. Alive & K…
Port City Bakery, Inc
Vegan Chocolate Cake, 25 oz., packaged in plastic base/cake dome, UPC 855026001421, Gem City Fine Foods, www.gemcityfinefoods.com. Keep Frozen.
Gem City Fine Foods, LLC
Tegral Satin EC CL Vegan Cake packaged in 50lbs bags
Puratos Corporation
Nelsons Graham Slam Bulk. Packaged in a 3 gallon paper drum.
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
O H Danish Bakery Almond Danish Kringle, UPC 67209-00006. Net Weight: 24 oz. (1 lb. 8 oz) 680.3 grams
O & H DANISH BAKERY
Phytonadione Tablets 5mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America …
Bausch Health Companies, Inc.
Mephyton (phytonadione) Tablets 5mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 US…
Bausch Health Companies, Inc.
IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol), 75%, 1.7 fl. oz. (50 ml) bottles, Distributed by IMC 4284 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384, Made in…
Shane Erickson Inc
IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol), 75%, 3.4 fl. oz. (100 ml), Made in China, Distributed by IMC 4284 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384.…
Shane Erickson Inc
Testosterone Cypionate Injection, USP CIII 200mg/ml FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY 1mL Single-dose vial Distributed by: Sun Pharma Ind. Inc, NJ 08512 Man…
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol), 75%, 10.1 fl. oz. (300 ml), Made in China, Distributed by IMC 4284 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384…
Shane Erickson Inc
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg per mL, packaged in 1 mL Single Dose Vials (NDC 63323-162-00); 25 x 1 mL Single Dose Vials per tray (NDC…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
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
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.