2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 96 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 15 critical, 35 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 21 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 34 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (16), NHTSA (16), FDA Food (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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
NEEDLEMASTER 4MMx 23G LOWER, model no. NM-610U-0423 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic vascular or submucosal injection in the GI tract.
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
Gown Kendall Blue XXL, SKU CT5102 Cardinal Health Isolation Gown, Lab Coat, and Kendall" Gowns are intended to provide minimal barrier protection to protect health care patients and health care personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material where minimal fluid settings are expected.
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2MM CH 23G 6MM, model no. NM-401L-0623 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
B-V243Q-A 3-LUMEN EXTRACTION BALLOON V, model no. B-V243Q-A - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to endoscopically remove stones such as calculi, pancreatic and common bile duct stones.
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 25G 5MM, model no. NM-400L-0525 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
60 IN (152cm) APPX 1.5 ml, PUR YELLOW SMALLBORE SET, FILTER REF B2209 - Product Usage: The intravascular administration set is a single use, sterile, non pyrogenic device, which provides access for the administration of fluids from a container to a patient s vascular system through the administration set s needle or catheter (which is inserted into a vein).
ICU Medical, Inc.
CRESCENT SNARE, model no. SD-221L-25 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to electrosurgically resect tissue within the digestive tract.
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
Gown Kendall Blue L, SKU CT5100, CT5101 Cardinal Health Isolation Gown, Lab Coat, and Kendall" Gowns are intended to provide minimal barrier protection to protect health care patients and health care personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material where minimal fluid settings are expected.
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
NA-411D-1521 ASPIRATION NEEDLE, model no. NA-411D-1521 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to collect cells or tissue specimens in the respiratory organs.
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
SD-210U-10 ELECTROSURGICAL SNARE, model no. SD-210U-10 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to electrosurgically resect tissue within the digestive tract.
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
NEEDLEMASTER 4MMx 26G UPPER, model no. NM-610L-0426 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic vascular or submucosal injection in the GI tract.
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 21G 4MM, model no. NM-400L-0421 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
INJECTOR FORCEMAX LOWER 23G 5MM, model no. NM-400U-0523 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
NA-201SX-4021 ASPIRATION NEEDLE VIZISHOT 21G, model no. NA-201SX-4021 - Product Usage: Used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree and esophagus.
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
Arjo Flat Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) - Product Usage: used in conjunction with passive clip slings is designed for resident transfer in a homecare setting, at nursing homes and other assisted living centers. Please note that the DPS can be utilized only if affixed to ceiling lift or passive floor lift.
Arjohuntleigh Magog, Inc.
BioGX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents for BD MAX System Catalog number (REF) 444213. In vitro diagnostic. SARS-CoV-2 Reagents is a real-time RT-PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from the SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal, nasal, mid-turbinate, and oropharyngeal swab specimens, nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate or nasal aspirates obtained from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider.
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Anker Play Products Recalls 10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kit Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban
Jimco Lamps Recalls Accent Tables with Charging Receptacles Due to Shock Hazard
National Presto Recalls Smokers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to High Levels of Nickel; Risk of Skin Irritation
Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2021-2022: ENGINE
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
INTERNATIONAL 2018-2021: ENGINE
INTERNATIONAL
AUDI 2020-2021: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
AUDI
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
FORD 2004-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY 2004-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY
FORD 2021: SUSPENSION:REAR
FORD
FORD 2021: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY 2005-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY
NZXT Recalls H1 Computer Cases Due to Fire Hazard
FREIGHTLINER 2021-2022: ENGINE
FREIGHTLINER
MERCEDES-BENZ 2017-2021: COMMUNICATION
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020-2021: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ
Rep Fitness Recalls Strap Safety Brackets Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
NISSAN 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NISSAN
FREIGHTLINER 2015-2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
FREIGHTLINER
VOLVO 2022: ENGINE
VOLVO
CHEVROLET,GMC 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET,GMC
Lancaster Squash Planks, 21 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 8 13055 01272 6
Lancaster Foods LLC
Gift Baskets 1. Lake Champlain Chocolates - BASKET OF CHEER 2.4lbs - online stock code 1X315-000002-1 UPC:76993305235 2. Lake Champlain chocolates - Tis the Season Gift Basket 1.5 lbs - online stock code 1x315-000003-1 UPC: 76993385408 3. Lake Champlain Chocolates - DARK CHOCOLATE GIFT BASKET 2.6lbs - online stock code 1Y315-000002-1 UPC: 76993305231 4. Lake Champlain chocolates-SIGNATURE GIFT BASKET 2.8lbs- online stock code 1Y315-000005-1 UPC:76993305232 5. Lake Champlain Choc
Champlain Chocolate Company
Five Star Bar - Organic Milk Chocolate Bar with Sea Salt & Almonds - 3oz.; UPC: 76993385498
Champlain Chocolate Company
Milk Chocolate Almond Bark Online stock code: 1Y310-000017-1 UPC:76993303050
Champlain Chocolate Company
Nongshim brand Shin Ramyun; Sold in the following packaging configurations: 4.2 oz, individual bags UPC 031146150601 16 count box (16 x 4.2 oz. pkgs.) UPC 031146022854 10 count box (10 x 4.2 oz. pkgs.) UPC 00031146023981
Nongshim America, Inc.
O Organics Plant Based Mushroom and Veggie Organic Burger Patties, 10 oz Package of 4/ 2.5oz patties packaged in cardboard box
Goodman Food Products Texas Inc
Lake Champlain chocolates -FIVE STAR ALMOND Dark Chocolate 1.9oz - online stock code 1Y304-024008-1;UPC: 76993385800
Champlain Chocolate Company
Lake Champlain chocolates - Milk Chocolate Bar Library 1.1 lbs.- online stock code 1Y515-000001-1; UPC: 76993385757
Champlain Chocolate Company
"Lake Champlain Chocolates ***NET WT. 9 oz. (255 g)***a sensational best-of valentines collection***"UPC: 76993385787 https://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/galentines-gift-box GALENTINE SELECTION 15PC BOX 9oz
Champlain Chocolate Company
Lancaster Butternut Squash Noodles 12 oz.(340g); UPC 8 13055 01749 3, 8 13055 01864 3
Lancaster Foods 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: 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 November 2026.