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2022 Recalls

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2022 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,888 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2022. That represents about 5.79% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.1 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 118 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 2022.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 18 critical, 32 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 35 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), NHTSA (14), CPSC (8), 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 2022 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Ultracell Eye Pledget Ultracell 2 X 6 X 1 mm, Sterile Model Number: 40825

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. McKesson Rapid Test Kit McKesson Consult Fertility Test hCG Pregnancy Test Serum / Urine Sample 25 Tests. Model Number: 5002. b. McKesson C…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

ProPlan CMF Anatomical Model, Maxilla-Cranium, Clear Identification number SD900.208

Materialise USA LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Palmero Healthcare, LLC DisCide Ultra Surface Disinfectant Cleaner Quaternary Based Manual Pour Liquid 1 gal. Jug Herbal Scent NonSterile Model …

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Alere Toxicology TABLET, INSTANT BLUING F/DRUGSCREEN Model Number: 7875

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. McKesson DISINFECTANT, GLUTARALDEHYDE 28DAY (4GL/CS) MGM68, Model Number: 68-102800. b. METREX RESEARCH McKesson 14-Day Glutaraldehyde Solut…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Pink, 100 pack, REF H938676100

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. ABBOTT RAPID DX N AMERICA LLC Alere Rapid Test Kit Alere Fertility Test hCG Pregnancy Test Urine Sample 30 Tests, Model Number: 92210. b. ABBO…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Dynarex¿ PAD, NAIL POLISH REMOVER (100/BX 10BX/CS) DYNREX Catalog # 1501

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2022

NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System (NeuRx DPS) External Pulse Generator (EPG), Part No. 23-0021.

Synapse Biomedical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS Temno Soft Tissue Biopsy Device Temno 14 Gauge 6 cm Length Beveled Sharp Tip Model Number: T146

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

COOPER SURGICAL Milex PESSARY, RING MILEX INCONT FLEXIBLE SZ6 1 3/4" Catalog # MXPCON06

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

SteriSpine PS kit of 2 Multi-Axial Fenestrated Screws, model numbers/REF numbers KITM640, KITM645, and KITM740.

SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Visitec CANNULA, LASIK IRR (10/BX)BVRVIS Catalog #585278

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Mckesson GYNECATH H/S CATHETER 5FR (10/CS) Model Number: 11-19610

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES Medline Catheter Insertion Tray Medline Foley Without Catheter Without Balloon Model Number: DYND10160

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Vanta Clinician Programmer Application, Model A71200. For programming of the Medtronic Model 977006 Vanta implantable neurostimulators for pain ther…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Fischer Cone Biopsy Excisor EXCISOR, CONE FISCHER BIOPSY WD ANGL SM (5/BX) Model Number: 900-157

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

3M COMPANY 3M PAD, GROUNDING SAFETY RING Model Number: 9165

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MORRISON MEDICAL Morrison Medical OB KIT, HARD PK SEALED W/CARDBOARD BX MORMED Catalog #0967NL

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Dynarex SWAB, LEMON GLYCERIN (3/PK 25PK/BX 10BX/CS) DYNREX Catalog # 1216

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. Alcon Clear Care Contact Lens Solution Clear Care 12 oz. Solution, Model Number: 65035820, Model Number: USSCupA-12BUP300. b. Alcon Contact…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

NHTSA Critical Aug 31, 2022

NISSAN 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Aug 31, 2022

VOLKSWAGEN 2022: TRAILER HITCHES

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA Critical Aug 30, 2022

PORSCHE 2001-2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical Aug 29, 2022

WESTERN STAR 2022-2023: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

WESTERN STAR

NHTSA Critical Aug 29, 2022

AUDI 2022: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Aug 29, 2022

KIA 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

KIA

NHTSA Critical Aug 26, 2022

FORD,LINCOLN 2015-2017: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA Critical Aug 26, 2022

FORD 2022: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

FORD

NHTSA Critical Aug 26, 2022

FORD,LINCOLN 2017-2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA Critical Aug 26, 2022

RAM 2022: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

RAM

CPSC Moderate Aug 25, 2022

Big Game Hunters Children's Outdoor Kitchens Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Imported by DOM Sports; Sold Exclusively at Amazo…

Garden Games Ltd., of UK

CPSC Moderate Aug 25, 2022

Epoch Everlasting Play Recalls Kidoozie™ Activity Desk Toys Due to Entanglement and Entrapment Hazards

CPSC Moderate Aug 25, 2022

Huffy Corporation Recalls Ride-On Toys Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

CPSC Moderate Aug 25, 2022

IKEA Recalls METALLISK Espresso Makers Due to Burn and Injury Hazards

CPSC Moderate Aug 25, 2022

Paddles Sold with Stand-up Paddleboards Recalled Due to Risk of Puncture or Laceration Hazard; Manufactured by Agit Global

Agit Global Inc., of Taiwan

CPSC Moderate Aug 25, 2022

Polaris Industries Recalls Patriot Boost Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

CPSC Moderate Aug 25, 2022

Steel Rolling Chassis for Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Crash and Injury Hazards; Imported by Navitas Vehicle Systems

Navitas Vehicle Systems Ltd., of Canada

CPSC Moderate Aug 25, 2022

Trek Bicycle Corporation Recalls Road Bikes and Bicycle Handlebar/ Stems Due to Fall and Crash Hazards

NHTSA Critical Aug 25, 2022

RIVIAN 2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

RIVIAN

NHTSA Critical Aug 25, 2022

CHEVROLET 2013-2015: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical Aug 25, 2022

JEEP 2022: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

JEEP

NHTSA Critical Aug 25, 2022

JEEP,RAM 2020-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

JEEP,RAM

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Ready Meals Crab & Shrimp w/Ccktl SCE NET WT 12 OZ CAL 310 NET WT. 0lb 12oz (340g) ready2eat UPC 23253500000 Store Banners: ACME, Albertsons, Andr…

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont 5% Maple Soft Serve Mix

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Fancy Buckwheat Flour, Item #327, 50 lbs. net wt, Packed by Min-Dak Growers Grand Forks, ND - Product of the USA. Manufactured for Enjoy Life Foods.

Minn Dak Growers, Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Factor Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto with pesto green beans 14.2oz.

FACTOR

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

14% Base Mix Case:14% Archie Case Mix

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Sweet Loren's Place and Bake Sugar Cookie Dough, Net Wt. 12 oz.

SWEET LOREN'S

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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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 2022

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 2022 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 July 2026.