PlainRecalls

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 22 critical, 28 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (31), CPSC (9), FDA Food (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 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.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

ID Circuit Basic (P) 180, MP01340

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

Beckman Coulter Bicarbonate, REF: OS6637, 4x173 mL

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

VentStar Basic (P)250, MP00352

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

Anesthesia Circuit Kit Coax 3, MP02732

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

CombiDiagnost R90 R1.1

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

Fisher Wallace Stimulator Models FW-100 and FW-200

Fisher Wallace Laboratories Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

ASM Replacement Battery, Component Number SUB0000594

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

Vapor-Clean, Part Number 111AU The Vapor-Clean filter is intended to be used to remove unwanted anesthetic gases from the patient breathing circuit. The device uses two anesthetic vapor adsorbent canisters connected to an anesthesia delivery system to prevent unwanted anesthetic vapors emanating from within an anesthesia gas machine from reaching a patient.

Dynasthetics LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

Philips Incisive CT -Computed Tomography X-Ray System Model Number: 72813

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

DuraLife Autoclavable Silicone Extension Tube, REF 60-1510 (UltraSet Product Code 66-2505); Swivel Elbow with Suction Port for use with breathing circuits

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

Ventstar Coax 180, MP03374

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

Anesthesia Circuit Kit Coax 1, MP02730

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

VentStar Basic (N) 180, MP00353

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

ET III Nano-HA fixture System ET NH Dental Implant Model # ET3R5010B -Intended for Dental Implant Catalog #: AET3R5010B

Hiossen Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

VentStar breathing bag Set (P) 110, MP00384

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

Anesthesia Circuit Kit Coax HEPA, MP17102

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

Ventstar Coax 230, MP03376

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

Reliance Vision Multi-Chamber Washer/Disinfector, Reference Number FH83062

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

Spectral CT 7500 Computed Tomography X-Ray System, Model Number 728333

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

VentStar Bag Set (N) 110, MP00383

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

Philips Incisive CT -Computed Tomography X-Ray System Model Number: 72814

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

DxU 850m Iris Urine Microscopy Analyzer Catalog Number C49513, in-vitro diagnostic device, urine analysis

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

greiner bio-one VACUETTE TUBE 6 ml K3E K3EDTA, 13x100 pink cap-black ring, non-ridged, 24 racks of 50 pcs., 1200 pcs in total, Item #456003

Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

VentStar Watertrap (P) 180 w/oLL, MP00362

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

Replacement Battery List Number SUB0000594 found in Plum A+ & Plum A+3 Infusion Systems, List Numbers: a) 11005, b) 11971, c) 12391, d) 12618, e) 20678, f) 20679, g) 20792, h) 60629, i) 12348, j) 11973

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

VentStar Coax (P) 150, MP00379

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators, REF 1243A

3M Company - Health Care Business

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

DuraLife Autoclavable Silicone Extension Tube, REF 60-1502 (UltraSet Product Code 66-2509); Non-Ported Double Swivel Elbow for use with breathing circuits

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

Beckman Coulter Bicarbonate, REF: OSR6237, 4x50 mL

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

ID Coax 180, MP03375

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

YelloPort Elite, REF: EO0507005, 5x70 Optical Trocar, , Rx Only, SterileR

Surgical Innovations Ltd

NHTSA No agency class May 22, 2023

NISSAN 2023: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NISSAN

USDA FSIS Critical May 19, 2023

Sofina Foods Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Mortadella Deli Meat Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

CPSC No agency class May 18, 2023

Acme United Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Allergy Relief and Cold and Cough Tablets Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning; Sold on Amazon.com

Acme United, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina

CPSC No agency class May 18, 2023

Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills Recalled by DKB Household Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wegmans Food Markets (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class May 18, 2023

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using BQQZHZ Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to Deadly Smoke and Fire; Sold on Amazon.com

CPSC No agency class May 18, 2023

Cycle Force Recalls Adult Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class May 18, 2023

Empower Brands Recalls PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC No agency class May 18, 2023

Kell Electronic Recalls Personal Chiller Mini Gamer Refrigerators Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC No agency class May 18, 2023

Polaris Recalls RZR Pro XP and Turbo R Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class May 18, 2023

Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Shimano Europe B.V., of the Netherlands

CPSC No agency class May 18, 2023

Target Recalls Nearly Five Million Threshold Candles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target

NHTSA No agency class May 18, 2023

FORD 2021-2023: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

FORD

NHTSA No agency class May 18, 2023

INTERNATIONAL 2003-2024: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA No agency class May 18, 2023

JEEP 2021-2023: STEERING:COLUMN

JEEP

FDA Food Critical May 17, 2023

Revolution Farms Zesty Southwest 6oz salad kit in plastic container UPC 856791008240

Caledonia Facility of Revolution Farms LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 17, 2023

Smoked Mahi Dip, Net Wt. 8oz and 48oz

Borris Brothers

FDA Food Critical May 17, 2023

Fresh From Meijer Chicken Cobb Salad 8.8 Oz UPC - 719283679321

Meijer Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 17, 2023

Coffee Bonbon

Windy Hill Chocolate LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 17, 2023

Kajitani food cigar fry 110g UPC: 4901332108289

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE

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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 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.