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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 9 critical, 40 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (38), NHTSA (7), FDA Food (3), 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 May 25, 2022

Radiometer, REF:956-552, PIC050- Arterial Blood Sampler 1 X 2 mL, 80 IU electrolyte-balanced heparin. Not for injection. , IVD, Rx Only, Sterile EO, …

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

Total Resources International First Aid Kits, Item Numbers: 01REF2621, 10OUT02086REV3. Kit contents include ULTRAtab Laboratories Electrolyte Table…

Total Resources Intl

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

Voalte Nurse Call System provides a comprehensive communication and information system that places patient calls, staff calls, and emergency calls.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

DxM 1040 MicroScan WalkAway Instrument REF B1018-440

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products LH Reagent Pack Product Code: 1350198

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

Getinge 9100-Series Washer Disinfector models: 9120E, 9125E, 9127E, 9128E, 9122EW, 9128EW.

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System Controller, Model Number 1407DE Kit

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

BioPlex 2200 REF 12000670 ToRC IgM Reagent Pack

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System, Model Number 1521DE, MONITOR 1521DE EXPLORE TECH

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

Affinity Hydroactive Impression Material Heavy Body Regular Set 12PK- A vinyl poly siloxane material used to create, via impression, a reproduction o…

Clinician's Choice Dental Products Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System Controller, Model Number 1420

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

EXALT Model D Single- Use Duodenoscope (Box 2) UPN: M00542421 Intended Use: sterile, single-use, flexible video duodenoscope intended for use w…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical May 25, 2022

Atrium Advanta V12 Covered Stent System (OUS only). Product Code/Part Number: 85320 85321 85322 85323 85324 85325 85326 85327 85328 85329 85330 8…

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Critical May 25, 2022

iCast Covered Stent System Product Code/Part Number: 85400 85401 85402 85403 85404 85405 85406 85407 85408 85409 85410 85411 85412 8…

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products FSH Reagent Pack- IVD 1931922

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

EXALT Model D Single- Use Duodenoscope (Box 1) UPN: M00542420 Intended Use: sterile, single-use, flexible video duodenoscope intended for use w…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Low May 25, 2022

CK MB Calibrator, Catalogue Number CK2393

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System Controller, Model Number 1420-Controller 2.0

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System, individual pamphlets: HVAD¿ System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Emergenc…

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

EXALT Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope (Box 1) UPN:M0054242CE0 Intended Use: sterile, single-use, flexible video duodenoscope intended for use wit…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System, Pump Implant Kit, Model Number1104

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Prolactin Reagent Pack Product Code: 1849793

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

VERIGENE Nucleic Acid Test Kit-BC-GN Extraction Tray - 9.73 mL, REF 20-009-021

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

Turbett Surgical Container, TS1500

TURBETT SURGICAL, LLC

FDA Devices Critical May 25, 2022

Avanos Cortrak 2 Enteral Access System (EAS)

Avanos Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Reconditioned Instrument REF B1018-340R

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

ATLAS Stim Headbox-NK For use only with the ATLAS Neurophysiology System. CAUTION--INVESTIGATIONAL DEVICE Limited by Federal (or United States) law t…

Neuralynx Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

VITRIGUARD, CARRIER, CLEAR; Model. No. 43782001 The VitriGuard device is a cryopreservation storage device composed of a stick and cap.

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

LEGION NARROW PS OXIN SZ 6N RT and JRNY II BCS FEMORAL OXIN LT SZ 5

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

Total Resources International First Aid Kits, Item Numbers: 10HBC01087, 10HBC01092A3PK, 10HBC01112, 10HBC01113, 10HBC01329GLRV1, 10OUT02086GLRV2, 16B…

Total Resources Intl

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

Instructions for Use, Patient Manuals, and Emergency Responder Guides for HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System. HVAD System. IFUs are d…

Medtronic Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

Olympus Uretero-reno videoscope, Model No. URF-V2

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

EXALT Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope (Box 2) UPN: M0054242CE1 Intended Use: sterile, single-use, flexible video duodenoscope intended for use wi…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Reconditioned Instrument REF B1018-396R

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

Prevantics swabs and/or swabsticks contained inside the following Aligned Medical Solutions convenience kits with Name/Pack numbers: Ports Cath Pac…

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

NaviCare Nurse Call System provides a comprehensive communication and information system that places patient calls, staff calls, and emergency cal…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Critical May 25, 2022

Dragonfly OpStar Imaging Catheter, REF 1014651/1014652, 0.068 in, 0.014 in, 135 cm, STERILE EO

Abbott Vascular

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Instrument REF B1018-284

Beckman Coulter Inc.

NHTSA Critical May 25, 2022

FREIGHTLINER 2022: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical May 23, 2022

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

AUDI

NHTSA Moderate May 20, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ 2017-2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Moderate May 20, 2022

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate May 19, 2022

DGL Group Recalls Hover-1 Superfly Hoverboards Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

CPSC Moderate May 19, 2022

Moderne Glass Company Recalls Coffee Cups Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

NHTSA Critical May 19, 2022

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET 2021-2022: SEATS

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical May 19, 2022

INTERNATIONAL 2022: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA Moderate May 19, 2022

HYUNDAI 2020-2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

HYUNDAI

FDA Food Moderate May 18, 2022

Jerk Dressing; Made with Yellow Onion Item number 7028, 7029 Refrigerated

Mosaic Food Company

FDA Food Moderate May 18, 2022

Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Sugar-Free Xylitol NET 8.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726352 24 bottles per case

Eastland Food Corporation

FDA Food Critical May 18, 2022

Ramen Hero - Vegan Shoyu ramen (Hippie Van) Ramen noodles in a soy sauce infused vegan broth with a vegan meat ragu, roasted tomato, bell pepper and …

Ramen Hero

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 August 2026.