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Look up 1,087 products that were discontinued between 1920 and 2026 and find out why each one ended. Then check the recalls that pulled dangerous food, cars, baby gear and electronics off the market, and what to do if you own one.

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Major recalls of food, vehicles, baby products, electronics, household goods and medicine, from the newest announcements in 2026 back to the cases that changed safety law.

Reviewed October 25, 2026

41 recalls listed7 from 202619 linked to deaths

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Oct 2026 Home & Garden

Expert Grill wire bristle grill brushes

Walmart

Ingestion hazardNo injuries reported at recall
Scope
About 4.48 million brushes
The problem
Metal bristles can break off, stick to the grill or food and be swallowed, which can cause internal injuries that may need surgery.
What to do
Stop using the brush. Walmart offers a full refund or store credit; no injuries were reported at the time of the recall.
Sep 2026 Home & Garden

Scented Mistolin and Lestoil multi-purpose cleaners

Clorox Puerto Rico

Contamination hazardNo injuries reported at recall
Scope
About 6.3 million bottles
The problem
Bottles may contain bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a risk for people with weakened immune systems or external medical devices. Sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What to do
Stop using the product and register for a refund with photos of the UPC and date code.
Jul 2026 Food

Shredded iceberg lettuce

Taylor Farms de Mexico

Contamination hazardDeaths reported
Scope
Distributed in 30+ U.S. states
The problem
Named by the FDA as the likely source of a multistate Cyclospora outbreak that sickened thousands of people, with two deaths reported in Michigan. The lettuce reached store brands and restaurant supply chains.
What to do
Check retailer notices as well as the grower's, since the lettuce was sold under other brand names.
Official notices: FDA
2026 Food

Fresh jalapeños and products made with them

Coast Citrus Distributors

Contamination hazardPrecautionary recall
Scope
Products sold in 26 states
The problem
Possible Salmonella in Mexican-grown jalapeños set off a chain of secondary recalls of salsa, guacamole, dips and packaged salads at major grocery chains.
What to do
Compare product names and lot codes on prepared foods against retailer recall lists.
Official notices: FDA
Jul 2026 Food

GreenWise organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries

Publix

Contamination hazardIllness or injuries reported
Scope
Sold in 8 Southeastern states
The problem
Pulled after an FDA E. coli investigation linked reported illnesses to the frozen fruit.
What to do
Check your freezer even for older purchases and throw out matching bags.
Official notices: FDA
Apr 2026 Food

Powdered milk and buttermilk ingredients

California Dairies Inc.

Contamination hazardPrecautionary recall
Scope
Sold to wholesalers and manufacturers
The problem
Potential Salmonella risk in an ingredient that was used across many finished foods, from desserts to snack mixes.
What to do
Watch for follow-on recalls from brands that used the ingredient.
Official notices: FDA
Feb 2026 Vehicles

Trailer lighting and brake software in F-Series, Maverick, Expedition and others

Ford Motor Company

Crash risk hazardPrecautionary recall
Scope
4,381,878 vehicles
The problem
A software problem could stop the brake lights and turn signals on a connected trailer from working.
What to do
Look up your VIN; the fix is a software update, often delivered over the air.
Official notices: NHTSA
Nov 2025 Children & Baby

Whole Nutrition infant formula

ByHeart

Contamination hazardIllness or injuries reported
Scope
All product lots
The problem
Recalled after cases of infant botulism were linked to the formula.
What to do
Stop using it and contact a doctor if a baby who drank it shows constipation, weak feeding or loss of muscle tone.
Official notices: FDA
Jun 2025 Electronics

PowerCore 10000 power banks

Anker

Fire hazardIllness or injuries reported
Scope
About 1.16 million units
The problem
The lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
What to do
Stop using the power bank and claim a replacement from Anker.
Mar 2025 Vehicles

Cybertruck exterior cant rail panel

Tesla

Crash risk hazardPrecautionary recall
Scope
46,096 vehicles
The problem
A stainless-steel exterior panel could detach while driving and become a road hazard for other drivers.
What to do
Dealers replace the panel and adhesive free of charge.
Official notices: NHTSA
Dec 2024 Home & Garden

Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs

Stanley

Burn hazardIllness or injuries reported
Scope
About 2.6 million mugs
The problem
The lid threads can shrink with heat and torque, letting the lid detach and spill hot liquid.
What to do
Stop using the mug and request a free replacement lid.
Oct 2024 Food

Slivered onions supplied to McDonald's

Taylor Farms

Contamination hazardDeaths reported
Scope
Restaurant supply in several states
The problem
Linked to an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak tied to Quarter Pounder hamburgers that sickened more than 100 people and caused one death.
What to do
The onions were removed from restaurant kitchens; no home purchase is involved.
Official notices: FDA
Jul 2024 Food

Liverwurst and other deli meats

Boar's Head

Contamination hazardDeaths reported
Scope
About 7 million pounds
The problem
A Listeria outbreak traced to the company's Virginia plant was linked to ten deaths, one of the deadliest U.S. food outbreaks in years.
What to do
Throw out recalled products and clean surfaces they touched; the plant was closed.
Official notices: USDA FSIS
Dec 2023 Vehicles

Autopilot driver-monitoring software

Tesla

Crash risk hazardIllness or injuries reported
Scope
About 2 million vehicles
The problem
Controls meant to keep drivers attentive while Autosteer was engaged were judged insufficient to prevent misuse.
What to do
An over-the-air software update added more alerts and restrictions.
Official notices: NHTSA
Oct 2023 Children & Baby

Apple cinnamon fruit purée pouches

WanaBana

Chemical hazardIllness or injuries reported
Scope
Sold nationwide, including at Dollar Tree
The problem
Pouches contained very high levels of lead, and hundreds of children were reported with elevated blood lead levels.
What to do
Throw out the pouches and ask a doctor about a blood lead test for children who ate them.
Official notices: FDA
May 2023 Electronics

Bike seat posts

Peloton

Injury hazardIllness or injuries reported
Scope
About 2.2 million bikes
The problem
The seat post could break during use, causing riders to fall.
What to do
Owners can get a free replacement seat post from Peloton.
Oct 2022 Home & Garden

Scented Pine-Sol cleaners

Clorox

Contamination hazardNo injuries reported at recall
Scope
About 37 million bottles
The problem
Bottles could contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Clorox later paid a $14.15 million civil penalty for not reporting the problem promptly.
What to do
Stop using recalled bottles and claim a refund.
Feb 2022 Children & Baby

Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formula

Abbott Nutrition

Contamination hazardDeaths reported
Scope
Products from the Sturgis, Michigan plant
The problem
Possible Cronobacter and Salmonella contamination. The plant shutdown triggered a nationwide infant formula shortage.
What to do
Check lot codes against the FDA notice before using older stock.
Official notices: FDA
Sep 2021 Children & Baby

Newborn Lounger

The Boppy Company

Suffocation hazardDeaths reported
Scope
About 3.3 million loungers
The problem
Eight infant deaths were reported after babies were placed on the lounger and rolled or moved into positions that blocked breathing.
What to do
Stop using it and claim a refund; babies should sleep alone, on their backs, on a firm flat surface.
Jun 2021 Health & Medicine

CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines

Philips Respironics

Chemical hazardIllness or injuries reported
Scope
Millions of devices worldwide
The problem
Sound-dampening foam could break down, and users could inhale or swallow particles and chemicals.
What to do
Talk to your doctor before stopping therapy and register the device with Philips.
Official notices: FDA
May 2021 Electronics

Tread+ treadmill

Peloton

Injury hazardDeaths reported
Scope
About 125,000 treadmills
The problem
Children, pets and objects could be pulled under the rear of the treadmill. One child died and dozens of incidents were reported.
What to do
Stop using it and contact Peloton for a refund or a rear-guard repair.
Apr 2020 Health & Medicine

Zantac and other ranitidine heartburn medicines

Multiple manufacturers

Chemical hazardPrecautionary recall
Scope
All ranitidine products in the U.S.
The problem
The FDA asked for all ranitidine to be removed because levels of the probable carcinogen NDMA could rise over time and in warm storage.
What to do
Ask a pharmacist about a different heartburn medicine.
Official notices: FDA
Apr 2019 Children & Baby

Rock 'n Play Sleeper

Fisher-Price

Suffocation hazardDeaths reported
Scope
About 4.7 million sleepers
The problem
Infants died after rolling over in the inclined sleeper. Inclined sleepers were later banned in the U.S.
What to do
Stop using it; never resell or give it away.
Jul 2018 Health & Medicine

Valsartan blood pressure medicines

Multiple manufacturers

Chemical hazardPrecautionary recall
Scope
Many lots worldwide
The problem
Some active ingredient made overseas contained the impurity NDMA, a probable human carcinogen.
What to do
Keep taking your medicine until your doctor or pharmacist gives you a replacement.
Official notices: FDA
Sep 2016 Electronics

Galaxy Note 7 smartphone

Samsung

Fire hazardIllness or injuries reported
Scope
About 1.9 million phones in the U.S.
The problem
Batteries could overheat and catch fire. Replacement phones also failed, and the model was discontinued and banned from flights.
What to do
All units were to be returned for a refund or exchange.
Jun 2016 Children & Baby

MALM and other chests of drawers

IKEA

Tip-over hazardDeaths reported
Scope
About 29 million dressers
The problem
Dressers could tip over if not anchored to a wall. Several children were killed.
What to do
Anchor dressers to the wall or return them; IKEA offers a refund or free wall-anchoring kit.
Jul 2016 Electronics

Self-balancing scooters (hoverboards)

Ten brands

Fire hazardIllness or injuries reported
Scope
About 501,000 units
The problem
Lithium-ion battery packs could overheat, smoke and catch fire.
What to do
Stop using recalled models and contact the seller for a refund or repair.
Apr 2015 Food

All ice cream and frozen products

Blue Bell Creameries

Contamination hazardDeaths reported
Scope
Every product on the market
The problem
Listeria contamination at several plants was linked to three deaths, leading to the company's first full recall in its 108-year history.
What to do
Products were removed from stores; plants were cleaned before production resumed.
Official notices: FDA
Feb 2014 Vehicles

Ignition switches in Chevrolet Cobalt and other small cars

General Motors

Crash risk hazardDeaths reported
Scope
About 2.6 million vehicles
The problem
A faulty switch could slip out of the run position, shutting off the engine, power steering and airbags. The company's fund linked 124 deaths to the defect.
What to do
Dealers replaced the ignition switch free of charge.
Official notices: NHTSA
2013–2019 Vehicles

Airbag inflators used by many carmakers

Takata

Injury hazardDeaths reported
Scope
About 67 million inflators in the U.S.
The problem
Ageing inflators could rupture and spray metal fragments into the cabin. It is the largest auto safety recall in U.S. history.
What to do
Many cars still have not been fixed; check your VIN and book the free repair.
Official notices: NHTSA
Sep 2011 Food

Whole cantaloupes

Jensen Farms

Contamination hazardDeaths reported
Scope
Shipped to more than 20 states
The problem
One of the deadliest U.S. foodborne outbreaks: Listeria in cantaloupes was linked to 33 deaths.
What to do
The farm's products were removed from sale.
Official notices: FDA
Aug 2010 Food

Shell eggs

Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms

Contamination hazardIllness or injuries reported
Scope
About 550 million eggs
The problem
Salmonella Enteritidis contamination caused an estimated 1,900 reported illnesses.
What to do
The recall led to new federal egg-safety rules for large producers.
Official notices: FDA
2009–2010 Vehicles

Accelerator pedals and floor mats

Toyota

Crash risk hazardDeaths reported
Scope
About 9 million vehicles worldwide
The problem
Floor mats could trap the gas pedal and some pedals could stick, causing unintended acceleration.
What to do
Dealers modified pedals and replaced floor mats.
Official notices: NHTSA
Jan 2009 Food

Peanut butter and peanut paste

Peanut Corporation of America

Contamination hazardDeaths reported
Scope
Thousands of products from hundreds of brands
The problem
A Salmonella outbreak sickened more than 700 people and was linked to nine deaths. Company executives were later sent to prison.
What to do
The outbreak drove passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Official notices: FDA
Aug 2007 Children & Baby

Toys with lead paint and loose magnets

Mattel / Fisher-Price

Chemical hazardPrecautionary recall
Scope
Millions of toys worldwide
The problem
Some toys made in China had lead paint, and others had small magnets that could come loose and be swallowed.
What to do
The recalls led to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Mar 2007 Food

Wet cat and dog food

Menu Foods

Chemical hazardDeaths reported
Scope
Over 60 million containers
The problem
Ingredients imported from China were contaminated with melamine, causing kidney failure and the deaths of many pets.
What to do
Sold under dozens of store and name brands, which made it hard for owners to know if they were affected.
Official notices: FDA
Aug 2006 Electronics

Sony-made laptop batteries

Dell, Apple and others

Fire hazardIllness or injuries reported
Scope
About 4.1 million Dell batteries alone
The problem
Manufacturing defects could cause the lithium-ion cells to short-circuit, overheat and catch fire.
What to do
Batteries were replaced free of charge.
Sep 2004 Health & Medicine

Vioxx (rofecoxib) arthritis drug

Merck

Chemical hazardDeaths reported
Scope
Withdrawn worldwide
The problem
A trial showed a higher risk of heart attack and stroke with long-term use.
What to do
Merck withdrew the drug and later settled thousands of lawsuits.
Official notices: FDA
Aug 2000 Vehicles

ATX, ATX II and Wilderness AT tires

Bridgestone/Firestone

Crash risk hazardDeaths reported
Scope
About 6.5 million tires
The problem
Tread could separate, often on Ford Explorers, causing rollovers linked to more than 200 deaths.
What to do
The crisis led to the TREAD Act and stronger defect reporting.
Official notices: NHTSA
Oct 1982 Health & Medicine

Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules

Johnson & Johnson

Chemical hazardDeaths reported
Scope
About 31 million bottles
The problem
Capsules were laced with cyanide on store shelves in the Chicago area, killing seven people.
What to do
The case led to tamper-evident packaging across the medicine industry.
Official notices: FDA
Jun 1978 Vehicles

Pinto fuel system

Ford Motor Company

Fire hazardDeaths reported
Scope
About 1.5 million cars
The problem
The fuel tank could rupture in rear-end crashes and start a fire.
What to do
A shield and other parts were added to protect the tank.
Official notices: NHTSA

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This list summarizes public recall notices for reference. Figures are as reported by the companies and regulators involved. Always confirm model numbers, lot codes or your VIN in the official notice before acting.

Notable discontinued products

Well-known products that disappeared, and the reasons behind each one.

Retired 2025

Skype

Microsoft, Software

Once the world's most popular internet calling platform with over 300 million monthly users, Skype was shut down on May 5, 2025. After Microsoft acquired it in 2011 for $8.5 billion, it struggled to compete with WhatsApp, Zoom, FaceTime, and its own sibling product — Microsoft Teams. With Teams handling business communication and consumer apps winning personal calls, Microsoft could no longer justify running two parallel platforms. All users were migrated to Microsoft Teams Free.

Why it ended: Competition from Zoom, WhatsApp & FaceTime made it redundant. Microsoft consolidated communication under Teams.

Retired 2025

Humane AI Pin

Humane, Technology

Backed by over $230 million in funding and founded by ex-Apple executives, the Humane AI Pin launched in April 2024 at $699 as a screenless, AI-powered wearable meant to replace the smartphone. Reviews were devastating — called "the worst product I've ever reviewed" by prominent tech reviewers, it suffered from lag, overheating, and an unclear purpose. Return rates soon outpaced new sales. By February 2025, Humane was acquired by HP for just $116 million and the device was bricked entirely, leaving most customers without a refund.

Why it ended: Slow, unreliable, and overpriced. The AI technology wasn't mature enough to replace a smartphone.

Retired 2024

Google Chromecast

Google, Technology

Launched in 2013 for just $35, the Chromecast dongle transformed any TV with an HDMI port into a smart TV and pioneered the "cast from your phone" era of streaming. After 11 years and dozens of iterations, Google officially discontinued the Chromecast lineup in August 2024, replacing it with the $99 Google TV Streamer — a more powerful, standalone box with a full operating system. The Chromecast's simplicity became its limitation as user expectations grew beyond simple casting.

Why it ended: Superseded by the Google TV Streamer, which offers a full smart TV OS rather than just casting capability.

Retired 2000

Citra

Parle / Coca-Cola, Indian Beverage

Launched in 1985–86 by Parle's Ramesh Chauhan, Citra was a crystal-clear lemon-lime soda — India's sparkling answer to the traditional nimbu paani. It filled a gap that even Limca hadn't covered, and built a fiercely loyal following, especially in Kerala and north India. When Coca-Cola re-entered India in 1993, it bought the entire Parle portfolio for around $40 million. Citra was quietly phased out by 2000 to make way for Sprite. Unlike Thums Up and Limca, it was never brought back — and analysts say it never will be, as long as Sprite dominates the lemon-lime category.

Why it ended: Coca-Cola killed it after acquisition to avoid competing with its own global brand, Sprite.

Read the full Citra story
Retired 2023

Google Glass

Google, Technology

Unveiled in 2012 with Sergey Brin parachuting from a zeppelin, Google Glass was the most hyped wearable ever made. It got a 12-page spread in Vogue, was worn by Beyoncé, Oprah, and Prince Charles, and was named one of Time's Best Inventions. Then reality hit. At $1,500, it overheated, had under an hour of battery life, and creeped people out with its always-on camera — users were nicknamed "Glassholes." By 2015 it was pulled from consumers. A quiet enterprise revival for factory workers followed, but that too was shut down in 2023 amid Google's cost-cutting. Total losses: an estimated $895 million.

Why it ended: Privacy backlash, overheating, poor battery life, no clear use case — and Google never answered the question "why would anyone wear this?"

Read the full Google Glass story
Retired 2003

Concorde

British Airways & Air France, Transportation

The only supersonic commercial airliner ever to enter regular service, Concorde crossed the Atlantic in under four hours at Mach 2 — twice the speed of sound. French farmers set their clocks by its sonic boom. Phil Collins played Live Aid in London, then flew Concorde to Philadelphia and performed there the same day. But at $10,000 a ticket and 18 hours of maintenance per hour flown, it was always a plaything for the ultra-rich. A 2000 crash in Paris killed 113 people. Then 9/11 gutted premium air travel. The last Concorde landed on November 26, 2003. It has never been replaced.

Why it ended: Catastrophic 2000 crash, 9/11's impact on premium travel, sky-high fuel and maintenance costs — the economics never worked for anyone but the very wealthy.

Read the full Concorde story

How to check if a product you own is recalled

Recall lists change every week. These official tools are the fastest way to confirm whether your exact model, lot or vehicle is affected.

  1. Find the identifierLook for the model number, lot code, UPC or best-by date on the label. For cars, use the 17-character VIN.
  2. Search the official databaseUse the agency for your country and product type below. A matching brand alone does not mean your item is affected.
  3. Stop using it and claim the remedyRecalls usually come with a free refund, repair or replacement. Do not sell or give a recalled product away.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a discontinued product and a recalled product?

A discontinued product is one a company has stopped making, usually because of weak sales, a replacement model or a change in strategy. A recalled product has been pulled from sale or use because it could hurt people, such as a fire, choking, crash or contamination risk. A recall usually comes with a free refund, repair or replacement.

How do I check if something I own has been recalled?

Search the official database for your country and product type. In the U.S., use CPSC for household and children's products, NHTSA for vehicles and car seats (search by VIN), and FDA or USDA FSIS for food, medicine and medical devices. In Canada, use the Government of Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts site. In Europe, use Safety Gate.

Is it legal to sell or give away a recalled product?

In the U.S., federal law prohibits selling products subject to a CPSC recall, and that includes resale at yard sales and online marketplaces. Canada and the EU have similar rules. Do not pass recalled baby gear, heaters or chargers on to someone else.

Why was a product I liked discontinued?

Search the archive above by product name or brand. Each entry lists the year it was discontinued and the reason, such as low sales, a merger, a replacement product, a safety problem or a change in regulations.

How often is this page updated?

The discontinued products archive and the recall list are reviewed regularly. This page was last updated on October 25, 2026. For recalls announced after that date, check the official agency databases linked on this page.