In 2025, product recalls surged across the United States, affecting everything from vehicles to food and household items, as federal agencies like the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA worked to mitigate risks.
The total number of vehicles recalled in 2025 is estimated at around 19.3 million through Q3 (with potential for more by year-end), per BizzyCar, while food recalls totaled hundreds of millions of pounds, and consumer goods posed hazards, including fires and injuries.
Vehicle recalls dominated headlines, with manufacturers addressing critical safety defects.
Ford Motor Company led with 110 recalls through October 1, impacting millions, including a September alert for over 90,000 vehicles due to engine valve issues that could cause failures, according to Consumer Shield.
Tesla followed closely, recalling more than 5.7 million vehicles, primarily Model Y models, for software glitches in autopilot systems and camera failures, per AutoInsurance.
In the third quarter alone, automakers recalled 8.49 million vehicles, the highest since early 2024, with Ford accounting for nearly 60% due to problems with brakes, fuel delivery, and electrical components.
General Motors had 11 campaigns affecting about 773,000 units, focusing on engine, transmission, and fuel system hazards, according to Indy Auto Man.
Toyota recalled over 443,000 Tundra trucks due to moisture in the reverse lamps, increasing collision risk.
Food recalls were equally alarming, with contamination driving massive withdrawals. According to The Takeout, one of the largest involved Hillshire Brands, which pulled 58 million pounds of Jimmy Dean sausages and State Fair corn dogs due to wood fragments in the batter, following five minor injuries.
Foster Farms recalled 4 million pounds of chicken and turkey corn dogs in October due to similar wood issues, per The Takeout.
Listeria outbreaks hit hard: Nate’s Fine Foods recalled ready-to-eat pasta meals, such as chicken fettuccine Alfredo, linked to 25 illnesses and six deaths across 18 states.
Rich’s withdrew 9 million pounds of ice cream bars, and Prairie Farms recalled 9.5 million pounds of nutritional shakes over Listeria risks.
Salmonella prompted Bedner Growers to recall cucumbers, causing 45 infections and 16 hospitalizations in 18 states, and the recall expanded to products from Walmart and Target, reported The Takeout.
The FDA’s major recalls list also noted frozen shrimp contaminated with Cesium-137 and prepared pasta contaminated with Listeria.
Hormel Foods recalled 4.87 million pounds of frozen chicken due to metal fragments, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Consumer products saw high-volume recalls through the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), with hazards ranging from fires to amputations.
ETQ reported BowFlex adjustable dumbbells topping the list at 3.84 million units, due to detaching plates causing 337 incidents and 111 injuries, such as concussions and broken toes.
HydroTech hoses burst despite “burst-proof” claims, affecting 3.6 million and injuring 29.
SharkNinja Foodi pressure cookers (1.85 million) led to 106 burns, including second- and third-degree cases, per ETQ.
Igloo coolers (1.19 million) posed finger amputation risks, with 78 injuries reported.
Other notable ones include Anker power banks (1.16 million) for fire hazards and LG ranges (500,000) for unintentional activation, causing 28 fires, per ETQ.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission also highlighted recalls, including 50,330 Mamisan ointment containers due to poisoning risks and 32,700 LED lights due to battery ingestion hazards.
As 2025 wraps up, these recalls emphasize the importance of safety checks. Agencies urge consumers to visit official sites for updates, with many offering free repairs or refunds to prevent further harm.