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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 9 critical, 40 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (19), CPSC (14), FDA Food (12), 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 Dec 13, 2023

EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.

Staar Surgical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

NovoTHOR Gen 2.0 whole body red light therapy bed, model S1176

Thor Photomedicine Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.

Staar Surgical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

QUANTUM TTC BILIARY BALLOON DILATOR, REF QBD-10X3-E, Order Number G22667; used to dilate strictures of the biliary tree

Wilson-Cook Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

ProCurity bed series, model number 3009, item number: 3009PX-ZX-450.

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

DJO surgical EMPOWR Porous Knee System Empowr 3D Femur-Porous Coated SIZE 8 Left 3D MATRIX COATED REF 243-01-108 DJO surgical EMPOWR KNEE", PRESS …

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

Freedom Boom models series: F110, F120, F130, F320, F330, F350, F410, and F420 with built in 42A Lightweight Spring Arm part numbers 42A-43L, 42A-43M…

IHB OPERATIONS B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

ELEKTA LIMITED Precise Digital Accelerator, REF MRT 6001, MRT 6011; Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System Accelerator, Linear

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

Integra¿ Cranial Access Kit-For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain. Catalog Number: HITHSP06

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF:VTICM5_13.7. Phakic Toric Intraocular lens.

Staar Surgical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

HVAD (HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device) STERILE IMPLANT KIT, Model Number 1100

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

PUMP 1104 HVAD (HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device) IMPLANT KIT, Model Number 1104

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

Integra Cranial Access Kit -For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain. Catalog Number: INS7270

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

Integra Cranial Access Kit-For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain. Catalog Number: INS7260

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VTICM5_12.6. Phakic Toric Intraocular lens.

Staar Surgical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

PUMP MCS1705PU HVAD (HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device) IMPLANT KIT US, Model Number MCS1705PU

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 13, 2023

CARDIOHELP Emergency Drive, Part Numbers 701048002 and 701076205. The CARDIOHELP System is a blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal system.

Maquet Medical Systems USA

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

ProCuity bed series, model number 3009, item number: 3009PX-LE-450.

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2023

EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.

Staar Surgical Company

NHTSA Critical Dec 13, 2023

HONDA 2020-2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Dec 13, 2023

AUDI 2019-2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Dec 12, 2023

MAZDA 2004-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

MAZDA

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Bugaboo Recalls Dragonfly Seat Strollers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Mini String Lights Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Imported by DM Merchandising (Recall Alert)

SLIS, of China

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Ergodyne Recalls Squids Wire Tool Attachments with Screw Gate Tool Tails Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Mary Meyer Recalls Bubba Bull Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Moonsea Pack and Play Mattresses Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard for Infants; Violation to the Federal Safety Regulation for Crib Mattresses; Sold…

Huangshan Yueyang Electronic Commerce, D/B/A Moonseasleep, of China

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Nap Queen Maxima Hybrid Mattresses Recalled by Adven Group Due to Fire Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums Recalled by TTI Floor Care Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Primark Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Risk of Choking and Ingestion Hazards

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Security Equipment Recalls SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel Spray Canisters Due to Failure to Operate in an Emergency

Security Equipment Corporation, of Fenton, Missouri

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Segway Powersports Recalls 2022 Fugleman UT10E and UT10X Utility-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Segway Technology Co. Ltd., of China

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Sourceone Ventures Recalls Windsor Queen Xtrabed™ Due to Injury and Tip Over Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Wayfair

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Vibe Bear Playyard Mattresses Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazards for Infants; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Crib Mattresses; Sold E…

Vibe Bear, of China

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

Wet & Forget USA Recalls 2.7 Million Bottles of "Xtreme Reach" Outdoor Mold & Mildew Stain Remover with Hose End Nozzle Due to Risk of Skin and Eye I…

CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2023

XpressGoods Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Balls Due to Ingestion Hazard; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets

NHTSA Critical Dec 7, 2023

LAMBORGHINI 2020-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

LAMBORGHINI

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Le Croissant Turkey & Cheddar Net Wt. 5.5oz (156g) UPC:766375261629 Packaged in clamshell container. Sold as single unit and 6-unit pack under Food U…

The Coastal Companies DBA Hearn Kirkwood

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

California Baking Company Telera Bread (La Torta Bread), 6 pack (26 oz) and 12 pack (58 oz), plastic bags

California Bread Co.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Diet Coke packaged in 12oz aluminum cans - 12 pack fridge pack

United Packers, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Breakfast Sandwich Bacon Egg & Cheddar Croissant Net Wt. 5.25oz (149g) UPC:766375253051. Packaged in clamshell container. Sold as single unit and 6 u…

The Coastal Companies DBA Hearn Kirkwood

FDA Food Critical Dec 6, 2023

Le Croissant Tuna Salad Net Wt. 5.8oz (164g) UPC:766375261605 Packaged in clamshell container. Sold under Food Unlimited brand. Sold as single unit a…

The Coastal Companies DBA Hearn Kirkwood

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Chickpea Veggie Crisps, Net Wt. 6 1/4 oz (177.1g), UPC: 02840020646

Frito-Lay, Inc. Headquarters

FDA Food Critical Dec 6, 2023

Le Croissant Chicken Salad Net Wt. 5.8oz (164g) UPCs:766375795018, 766375797128, 766375261599, 766375261599 Packaged in clamshell container. Sold und…

The Coastal Companies DBA Hearn Kirkwood

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Sprite packaged in 12oz aluminum cans - 12 pack fridge pack

United Packers, LLC

FDA Food Low Dec 6, 2023

Bisousweet Confections Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Bisousweet Confections

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Le Croissant Ham & Swiss Net Wt. 5.5oz (156g) UPC:766375261612 Packaged in clamshell container. Sold under Food Unlimited brand.

The Coastal Companies DBA Hearn Kirkwood

FDA Food Critical Dec 6, 2023

GreenGate Fresh Standard Cello Spinach; 4 - 2.5lb plastic bags per box; SKU 465; Perishable hence require refrigeration at all times of its shelflife

GreenGate Fresh LLLP

FDA Food Critical Dec 6, 2023

Eltahan Golden Raisins 400 gm. Packaged in a clear plastic bag. UPC 2337660022

Eltahan Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, RX only, 30 mg, a)30-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0084-1, b)100-count bottle, NDC#:60505-0084-2, c)1000-count bott…

Apotex Corp.

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