2023 Recalls
6,706 federal recalls indexed for 2023 · Page 3 of 135
2023 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,706 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2023. That represents about 6.42% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 18.4 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 135 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 24 critical, 25 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 31 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), NHTSA (19), CPSC (7), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Exactech Vantage Mobile Bearing Tibial Inserts, Catalog Numbers: a) 350-41-23, b) 350-42-03
Exactech, Inc.
VERO BIOTECH GENOSYL DS (Delivery System) Generation 3 Cassette, Model Number 602722-01; generates and delivers nitric oxide (NO) for inhalation at the point of use
Vero Biotech, LLC
ZEUS ELISA Parvovirus B19 IgG Test System, Product Number SM9Z7701M
Zeus Scientific, Inc.
Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm +0, Item Number 00-8777-040-02
Biomet, Inc.
CARDIOHELP-i Heart Lung Support System: Blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal system used to pump blood through the extracorporeal bypass circuit for circulatory and/or pulmonary support for periods appropriate to cardiopulmonary bypass (up to six hours). Product REF Numbers: 701072780; 701048012
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Injection Needle, REF: 25207
Karl Storz Endoscopy
RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 750-Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10491449
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Sterile Water: Product Name/Product Code: USP STERILE WATER SYRINGE/1030A, SYRINGE PREFILLED 10 ML/6496722, 30CC PREFILLED SYRINGE/6496723, USP STERILE WATER SYRINGE/1030, 10CC PREFILLED SYRINGES/51638, 30CC PREFILLED SYRINGES/52333, 10CC PREFILLED SYRINGES/1010
Nurse Assist, LLC
RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 100 -Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10844813
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Philips Azurion systems with monoplane fixed ceiling mounts: 722078 Azurion 7 M12 722079 Azurion 7 M20 722223 Azurion 7 M12 722224 Azurion 7 M20 722227 Azurion 5 M12 722228 Azurion 5 M20
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Philips Allura systems with monoplane fixed ceiling mounts: 722001 Allura Xper FD10C 722003 Allura Xper FD10 722006 Allura Xper FD20 722010 Allura Xper FD10 722012 Allura Xper FD20 722015 Allura Xper FD20 OR Table 722016 Integris H5000 C / Allura 9C 722018 Integris Allura 9 722022 Allura Xper FD10 OR Table 722023 Allura Xper FD20 OR Table 722026 Allura Xper FD10 722028 Allura Xper FD20 722033 Allura Xper FD10 OR Table 722035 Allura Xper FD20 OR Table 722043 Integris Allura 15 & 1
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Exactech Optetrak Logic Knee System, Catalog Numbers: a) 02-012-47-3011, b) 02-012-47-5009, c) 02-012-47-5011, d) 02-012-65-3013
Exactech, Inc.
Sterile Water/Saline: Product Name/Product Code: CUP STERILE WATER¿ FOIL LID 120 ML/T167005; CUP STERILE SALINE FOIL LID 120 ML/T167007
Nurse Assist, LLC
AirFit F30i Full Face Mask and User Guide
ResMed Ltd.
LITe Decompression Snake Arm, REF 48080230
Stryker Spine
Exactech Vantage Ankle System, Catalog Numbers: a) 350-21-04, b) 350-22-03
Exactech, Inc.
Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm -3, Item Number 00-8777-040-01
Biomet, Inc.
AirFit N20 Nasal Mask and User Guide
ResMed Ltd.
Sterile Water/Saline: Brand Name: Product Name/Product Code: CARDINAL: 100ML STERILE SALINE BOTTLE/1020, 100ML STERILE SALINE BOTTLE/1022, 100ML STERILE WATER BOTTLE/1024, 100ML STERILE WATER BOTTLE/10000, 100ML STERILE WATER BOTTLE/PT00103419, 100ML STERILE SALINE BOTTLE/PT00103427; COVIDIEN: STERILE WOUND SOLUTION/90SAL, STERILE WOUND SOLUTION/210SAL; HAYLARD OWENS MINOR: 250ML STERILE WATER BOTTLE/49148, 250ML STERILE SALINE BOTTLE/49152, 1000ML STERILE SALINE BOTTLE/49154, 100ML STERIL
Nurse Assist, LLC
ACMI Roller Bar Electrodes bearing incorrect pouch label of ACMI USA Elite System and USA Series Right Angle Cutting Loop Electrode Stabilized, 0.012 Wire 24 Fr (8mm), Model: REF MLE 24-012. Product packaged in boxes of 6 pouches. Box of 6 has correct box label of ACMI USA Elite System and USA Series Roller Bar Electrode 24/26 Fr (8/8.667 mm), Model: REF RB,
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
0.9% Sodium Chloride: Product Name/Product Code: 10ML IV FLUSH STERILE FIELD/EMZ10091240
Nurse Assist, LLC
Acrobat-i Vacuum Positioner System, Model Number XP-5000Z
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
HYUNDAI 2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
HYUNDAI
VOLVO 2020: STEERING
VOLVO
MACK 2024: STEERING
MACK
FORD 2016-2022: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
FORD
FORD 2021-2023: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
FORD
BMW 2024: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
BMW
KIA 2023-2024: AIR BAGS
KIA
Scanga Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination
Scanga Meat Company
Brandline Recalls HEAO High Chairs Due to Risk of Suffocation, Entrapment and Laceration Hazards; Violation of the Federal Safety Standards; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
DGL Group Recalls Hover-1 Helix Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
FeraDyne Outdoors Recalls Rhino Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard
Klein Tools Recalls Blackfire and Klein Tools Power Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Litti City and Litti Pritti Dress-up Playsets and Prextex Slime Eggs Recalled Due to Violations of Federal Phthalates and Lead Content Bans; Imported by Perch, Amusty and Bingo Deals (Recall Alert)
Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Pella Corporation, of Pella, Iowa
TJX Recalls Foldable Wood and Rope Bistro Set Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
RIVIAN 2022: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
RIVIAN
NISSAN 2024: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
NISSAN
MERCEDES-BENZ 2022-2023: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2021-2024: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MERCEDES-BENZ
KIA 2011: ENGINE
KIA
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2023: STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2021: STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
LAND ROVER 2024: STRUCTURE:BODY
LAND ROVER
LAND ROVER 2023: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
LAND ROVER
BUICK,CHEVROLET 2014: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
BUICK,CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET,GMC 2024: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CHEVROLET,GMC
Wilcox SUPER PREMIUM Salted Caramel Brownie; 1.5 QT (UPC 04372601520) and Pint (UPC 04372601620)
WILCOX ICE CREAM
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 2023
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 2023 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.