PlainRecalls

2022 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,957 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2022. That represents about 5.70% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.3 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 120 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 11 critical, 38 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (33), NHTSA (8), CPSC (5), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Transderm Scop (scopolamine) Transdermanl System, 1 mg/ 3 days, 10 (patches) transdermal Systems Multipack, Rx only, MFG: Baxter Healthcare Corp, NDC 10019-553-03

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Kinevac (Sincalide for Injection), 5mcg per vial, 10 vials per box, Rx only, MFG: Bracco Diagnostics Inc., NDC 0270-0556-15

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Low Jun 15, 2022

Ipratropium Bromide 0.5 mg and Albuterol Sulfate 3 mg Inhalation Solution 3mL vial, packaged in a) 30-count (NDC 0487-0201-03), b) 60-count (NDC 0487-0201-60), Rx only, MFG: Nephron Pharma

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

STORZ KARL STORZ-ENDOSKOPE REF 11272VUE CMOS Video Cysto-Urethroscope REF 11272VUEK CMOS Video Cysto-Urethroscope C-VIEW KIT REF 11272VUE-R CMOS Video Cysto-Urethroscope REF 11272VUEK-R CMOS Video Cysto-Urethroscope C-VIEW KIT

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Nester Embolization Microcoil RPN GPN MWCE-18-5-2-NESTER G52733 MWCE-18-5-3-NESTER G52734 MWCE-18-7-3-NESTER-01 G47338 MWCE-18-7-2-NESTER-01 G47337 MWCE-18-7-5-NESTER-01 G47340 MWCE-18-3-2-NESTER G52731 MWCE-18-7-8-NESTER-01 G47342 MWCE-18-7-8-NESTER G52739 MWCE-18-7-5-NESTER G23521 MWCE-18-3-3-NESTER G52732 MWCE-18-5-3-NESTER-01 G47334 MWCE-18-7-6-NESTER G52738 MWCE-18-7-6-NESTER-01 G47341 MWCE-18-3-3-NESTER-01 G47332 MWCE-18-7-4-NESTER G52

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer - automated, immunoassay analyzer designed to perform in vitro diagnostic tests on clinical specimens. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11066001

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

1.8mm Truss Wire, REF: 900217, a Component of Metalogix Revolution External Plating System

New Standard Device Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

GMK Efficiency - GMK Sphere CR Insert Instrument Set Size 1

Medacta Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Regard Item Number: 800214007 Sterile GS00367 - GASTRO BYPASS - SPARTANBURG. CONMED Catalog No. 60-5274-944-Needle w/ Stealth ER, 44cm, 5mm

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Triathlon Tritanium Tibial Component (Size 6); Catalog Number 5536-B-600 Triathlon¿ Tritanium¿ Tibial Component (Size 5); Catalog Number 5536-B-500

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Tornado Embolization Microcoil, RPN GPN MWCE-18S-5/2-TORNADO G08356 MWCE-18S-6/2-TORNADO G08259 MWCE-18S-3/2-TORNADO-01 G47416 MWCE-18S-4/2-TORNADO-01 G47417 MWCE-18S-3/2-TORNADO-081800 G13102 MWCE-18S-3/2-TORNADO G08261 MWCE-18S-4/2-TORNADO-081800 G13103 MWCE-18S-4/2-TORNADO G08357 MWCE-18S-5/2-TORNADO-01 G47418 MWCE-18S-6/2-TORNADO-01 G47419 MWCE-18S-6/2-TORNADO-081800 G13105 MWCE-18S-5/2-TORNADO-081800 G13104 MWCE-18S-2/4-TORNADO-LEF

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Critical Jun 15, 2022

HeartWare HVAD Pump Implant Kit, a) Model Number 1104JP, b) Model Number MCS1705PU

Medtronic Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

PX200 Emergency Relief Bed; Model No. PXEXEB362280A6TTZZH4C19

Oakworks Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer - automated, immunoassay analyzer designed to perform in vitro diagnostic tests on clinical specimens Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11066000

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Hilal Embolization Microcoil, RPN MWCE-18-1.0-0-HILAL-01 (GPN G47499); RPN MWCE-18-0.5-0-HILAL-01 (GPN G47498)

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

(1) JOBST Compri2, REF 76271-01, containing 2 components, one plastic-wrapped padding and one plastic-wrapped compression bandage with compression of approximately 40 mmHg packaged into a pouch and then both components are packaged into a folding box. Shipping case contains 10 folding boxes. (2) JOBST Compri2 lite, REF 76271-02, containing 2 components, one plastic-wrapped padding (as is contained in REF 76271-01) and one plastic wrapped compression bandage with a compression of approximatel

BSN Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Oakworks Bed (Emergency Field Bed); Model No. OBMPBR361980A6TTGRCS

Oakworks Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Centricity Radiology RA600

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Centricity Universal Viewer Zero Footprint Client

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Centricity Enterprise Web

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jun 15, 2022

Replacement back up batteries distributed on or after April 1, 2019, for CARESCAPE R860, Engstr¿om Carestation and Engstr¿om PRO Ventilators.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Artis icono biplane -angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures SMN: 11327600

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

MedMinder Medication Dispenser- Intended to serve as a medication reminder to promote medication adherence with additional feature to communicate with emergency call center.

Medminder Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Centricity Cardiology CA1000

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Getinge CM320 WUWD Series Washer Disinfector-For use as a multi-chamber washer-disinfector for the washing, disinfecting and drying surgical instruments, Model: CM320 WUWD

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Sensis, Programmable Diagnostic Computer, Model Nos. 6623974 6634633 6634658 6648153 6648161 10140973 10764561 10765502 10910620

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Centricity PACS RA1000

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

V8 Immunodisplacement Kit REF 1803

Helena Laboratories, Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 15, 2022

Back up batteries in Ventilators labeled as the following: a. CARESCAPE R860 Ventilators (K142679) b. ENGSTROM (K111116) c. ENGSTROM Carestation (K111116) d. ENGSTROM PRO (K111116)

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

DJO EMPOWR 3D Knee (Right) 10mm Tibial Insert, REF: 342-10-708

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Artis icono floor-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures SMN: 11327700

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

NeuMoDx Flu A-B/RSV/SARS-CoV-2 Vantage Test Strip, Model No. 300900

NeuMoDx Molecular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

AUTOLITH Touch 1.9F 375cm Biliary Electrohydraulic Lithotripter Probe

Northgate Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Reliance Synergy Washer/Disinfector

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

regard GS0098C - RESUSABLE RT BRONCH, Item Number: 830086003

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Getinge CM320-2 CHAMBER WU Series Washer Disinfector- For Use as a multi-chamber washer-disinfector for the washing, disinfecting and drying surgical instruments, etc. Model: CM320 WU

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

NHTSA No agency class Jun 15, 2022

KENWORTH 2023: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

KENWORTH

NHTSA No agency class Jun 15, 2022

KENWORTH 2023: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

KENWORTH

NHTSA No agency class Jun 13, 2022

NISSAN 2013-2016: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

NISSAN

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 13, 2022

Yumei Foods USA, Inc. Recalls Ineligible Siluriformes Products Imported from China

NHTSA No agency class Jun 10, 2022

FORD 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jun 10, 2022

FORD 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jun 10, 2022

FORD 2013-2021: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jun 10, 2022

FORD 2021-2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jun 10, 2022

FORD 2021-2022: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

FORD

CPSC No agency class Jun 9, 2022

Brompton Bicycle Recalls Foldable Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

CPSC No agency class Jun 9, 2022

Hisense USA Recalls Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's

Hisense USA, of Suwanee, Georgia

CPSC No agency class Jun 9, 2022

Intimidator Recalls Intimidator and Mahindra Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Crash Hazard

Intimidator, of Batesville, Ark.

CPSC No agency class Jun 9, 2022

Jungle Jumparoo Recalls Children's Toys Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban (Recall Alert)

JungleJump LLC, dba Jungle Jumparoo, of American Fork, Utah

CPSC No agency class Jun 9, 2022

Nautilus Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard

Zhejiang Arcana Power Health Tech. CO. LTD., of China

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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2022

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 2022 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 September 2026.