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2023 Recalls

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2023 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,513 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2023. That represents about 6.57% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 15.1 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 111 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 2023.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 8 critical, 42 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), CPSC (9), FDA Food (4), 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 2023 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

TERUMO 60" TUBE SET W/HIGH CRACK CHK VLV, Article No. 7S3070. Singapore only. IV injection set.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Veradius Unity Mobile Surgery C-arm

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 20CM IM DISP BAYONET 0.5MM TIP, Catalog Number 6770-200-005

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit-For in vitro diagnostic use only. The test kit is for the quantitative measurement of lead in capillary whole blood.

Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

DigitalDiagnost C90 Release 3.1, used to acquire, process, store, display and export digital radiographic images.

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Philips Affiniti 70, Diagnostic Ultrasound System Model # 795210

Philips Ultrasound, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 15, 2023

BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE Model Numbers BF-1T150, BF-1T60, BF-P150 BF-P60 and EVIS EXERA BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE Model Number XT160

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 23CM SLM DISP BAYONET 1.5MM, Catalog Number 6780-230-015

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 20CM IM DISP BAYONET 1.5MM TIP, Catalog Number 6770-200-015

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

CLEARBLUE SMART COUNTDOWN PRGNCY TST 1CT, SKU 900260

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

RSP Humeral Socket Insert Size 36mm Semi-Constrained +4 mm, REF: 509-01-436, orthopedic shoulder implant component.

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 23CM IM DISP BAYONET 0.5MM TIP, Catalog Number 6770-230-005

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Stryker, REF: CAT00241, Portal Entry Kit consisting of a skin marker, disposable ruler, (2) FlexSticks, 30 ml syringe, and (2) 17 Ga Needles. Used to…

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

ProxiDiagnost N90, Radiography and Fluoroscopy (R/F) system

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

DigitalDiagnost C90 High Performance, used to acquire, process, store, display and export digital radiographic images.

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

THERASPHERE ADMIN SET, Article No. 7M2650. Canada only. Sterile, single use administration set used to deliver Yttrium-90 glass microspheres for int…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 23CM SM DISP BAYONET 1.0MM TIP, Catalog Number 6760-230-010

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

DigitalDiagnost C90 Flex/Value/Chest/ER, used to acquire, process, store, display and export digital radiographic images.

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Arial Water Resistant Pendant with Wristband, Models: 59361 and 2560-59361; mobile patient alarm

Securitas Healthcare LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

CardioMEMS Patient Electronic System (PES), Model Number CM1100. Used for wirelessly measuring and monitoring pulmonary artery pressure and hear…

St. Jude Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF, Release 5, used to acquire, process, store, display and export digital radiographic images.

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Critical Nov 15, 2023

EVIS EXERA II BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE Model Numbers BF-1T180, BF-1TQ180, BF-P180

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 20CM SLM DISP BAYONET 1.0MM, Catalog Number 6780-200-010

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Nov 15, 2023

EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE Model Numbers BF-1TH190, BF-H190, BF-Q190 and BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-Q170 Model Number BF-Q170

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 23CM IM DISP BAYONET 1.0MM TIP, Catalog Number 6770-230-010

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 20CM SM DISP BAYONET 0.5MM TIP, Catalog Number 6760-200-005

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 23CM SLM DISP BAYONET 0.5MM, Catalog Number 6780-230-005

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 23CM SM DISP BAYONET 0.5MM TIP, Catalog Number 6760-230-005

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Arial Water Resistant Pendant with Neck Lanyard, Models: 59360 and 2560-59360; mobile patient alarm

Securitas Healthcare LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

30 ML 2PORT BURETTE ASSEMBLY, Article No. 7A3950, used in a contrast management system.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

GOODSENSE DENTURE CLEANSER GRN TAB 40CT, SKU 906312 GOODSENSE DENTURE CLEAN OVRNT TAB 40CT, SKU 906023

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 15, 2023

EVIS EXERA II BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE Model Number Q180-AC

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

AMO ADMINISTRATION SET, Article No. 7A3817, REF OM2505191, for ophthalmologic use.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Zenition 50 & 70 Mobile Surgery C-arm

Philips North America

NHTSA Critical Nov 13, 2023

ACURA,HONDA 2015-2020: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

ACURA,HONDA

CPSC Moderate Nov 9, 2023

Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Recalls Ski Touring Bindings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

CPSC Moderate Nov 9, 2023

Children's Nightgowns Recalled Due to Burn Hazard and Violation of Federal Flammability Standards; Sold by iMOONZZZ Exclusively on Amazon.com

CPSC Moderate Nov 9, 2023

DR Power Equipment Recalls Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont, a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin (through January 2018)

CPSC Moderate Nov 9, 2023

IKEA Expands Recall of Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazard

IKEA US Retail LLC, of Virginia

CPSC Moderate Nov 9, 2023

Magnolia Market Recalls 3-Wick Glass Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards (Recall Alert)

Magnolia Market LLC, of Waco, Texas

CPSC Moderate Nov 9, 2023

Polaris Recalls RANGER Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

CPSC Moderate Nov 9, 2023

Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat and Tracker Side by Side Recreational Off Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia

CPSC Moderate Nov 9, 2023

Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls E-Z-GO PTV And Tracker OX EV Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia

CPSC Moderate Nov 9, 2023

Twin-Star International Recalls Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's

Twin-Star International Inc, of Boca Raton, Florida

NHTSA Critical Nov 9, 2023

FORD 2022-2023: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

FORD

NHTSA Critical Nov 9, 2023

CHRYSLER 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

CHRYSLER

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2023

FreshPoint Bix Produce Company, Cantaloupe. Item # 03143. 3 melons per bag.

Bix Produce Company LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2023

Nature's Path Organic Pumpkin Spice Waffles, 7 oz., UPC 0 5844959077 4

Nature'S Path Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2023

JayRobb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein Powder. Net Weight 24 oz (1.5 lbs) 680g Dietary Supplement. UPC 6 03907-00462 3

Select Custom Solutions, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2023

Nature's Path Organic Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles, 7 oz., UPC 0 5844916701 3

Nature'S Path Foods Inc

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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2023