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2006 Recalls

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2006 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 482 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2006. That represents about 0.57% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 1.3 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 10 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 2006.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 15 critical, 35 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 39 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 35 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (35), NHTSA (15), 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 2006 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.

NHTSA Critical May 22, 2006

CHEVROLET 2000-2002: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CHEVROLET

CPSC Moderate May 19, 2006

Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems

Solectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd., of Suzhou, China

CPSC Moderate May 19, 2006

Tyco Fire & Security Recalls Smoke Detectors for Replacement

Solectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd., of Suzhou, China

NHTSA Critical May 19, 2006

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC,JAGUAR 2000-2006: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC,JAGUAR

CPSC Moderate May 18, 2006

Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard

Primal Vantage Company Inc., of Randolph, N.J.

CPSC Moderate May 18, 2006

IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards

IKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.

CPSC Moderate May 18, 2006

Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard

Super Tech S. Corp., of Arcadia, Calif.

CPSC Moderate May 17, 2006

Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard

NHTSA Critical May 15, 2006

BMW 2004-2006: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

BMW

NHTSA Critical May 15, 2006

BMW,HONDA 2000-2003: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

BMW,HONDA

CPSC Moderate May 11, 2006

Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching Frames Pose Fall Hazard

Adventure Playsets, dba Backyard Ventures Inc., of Amarillo, Texas

CPSC Moderate May 10, 2006

American Innovations Corp. Recalls Ladder Extensions that Can Detach and Hit Consumers

American Innovations Corp., of Long Lake, Minn.

CPSC Moderate May 10, 2006

Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass

Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa.

CPSC Moderate May 10, 2006

Juicy Couture Children's Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard

Liz Claiborne Inc., of North Bergen, N.J.

CPSC Moderate May 10, 2006

Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M'S® Menorah for Fire Hazard

Masterfoods USA, of Hackettstown, N.J.

CPSC Moderate May 9, 2006

Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

PTI Sports Inc., of Coral Gables, Fla.

CPSC Moderate May 9, 2006

Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard

Running Press Book Publishers, of Philadelphia, Pa.

NHTSA Critical May 8, 2006

ACURA,FORD,HONDA,MAZDA,MITSUBISHI 2000-2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ACURA,FORD,HONDA,MAZDA,MITSUBISHI

CPSC Moderate May 5, 2006

Metal Charms Sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled for Toxic Lead Hazard

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif.

CPSC Moderate May 4, 2006

Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Phil & Teds Twin Strollers

Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.

CPSC Moderate May 4, 2006

Slingshots Recalled by Daisy Manufacturing Due to Risk of Serious Eye Injury

Daisy Manufacturing Co., of Rogers, Ark.

CPSC Moderate May 4, 2006

Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle Helmets for Failing Impact Standards

Trek Bicycle, of Waterloo, Wis.

NHTSA Critical May 3, 2006

CHRYSLER,DODGE 2006: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CHRYSLER,DODGE

NHTSA Critical May 3, 2006

JEEP 2006: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

JEEP

CPSC Moderate May 2, 2006

First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power

BRK Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill.

CPSC Moderate May 2, 2006

Toy Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

CPSC Moderate Apr 27, 2006

CPSC, Children's Necklaces Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard

NHTSA Critical Apr 27, 2006

CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU 2004-2006: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU

CPSC Moderate Apr 26, 2006

Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers

Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill.

CPSC Moderate Apr 26, 2006

CPSC, Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard

Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Apr 25, 2006

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.

CPSC Moderate Apr 25, 2006

CPSC, RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC Moderate Apr 25, 2006

CPSC, Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. Announce Recall of Men's Safety-Toe Hiker Boots

Rocky Shoes & Boots Inc., of Nelsonville, Ohio

CPSC Moderate Apr 25, 2006

CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC Moderate Apr 25, 2006

CPSC, Sycamore Kids Inc. Expands Recall Again of Mountain Buggy Jogging Strollers

Sycamore Kids Inc., of Fort Collins, Colo.

NHTSA Critical Apr 24, 2006

BMW 2004-2006: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BMW

CPSC Moderate Apr 20, 2006

Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation

Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

CPSC Moderate Apr 20, 2006

HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA Critical Apr 20, 2006

LAND ROVER 2006: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Apr 20, 2006

LAND ROVER 2005-2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Apr 20, 2006

CADILLAC 2005: SUSPENSION:REAR

CADILLAC

CPSC Moderate Apr 19, 2006

Hair Dryers Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard

CPSC Moderate Apr 18, 2006

CCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard

Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH) Inc., of Laramie, Wyo.

CPSC Moderate Apr 18, 2006

Nordstrom Inc. Recalls Egg-Shaped Candle Holders for Fire Hazard

NHTSA Critical Apr 18, 2006

ACURA,HONDA 2000-2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ACURA,HONDA

CPSC Moderate Apr 13, 2006

CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Recall of Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard

McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China

CPSC Moderate Apr 13, 2006

Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles

Crain Cutter Co. Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Apr 13, 2006

Trendset Originals Recalls Girls' Sweaters with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Trendset Originals, of New York, N.Y.

NHTSA Critical Apr 13, 2006

LEXUS 2006: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

LEXUS

NHTSA Critical Apr 12, 2006

MAZDA 2005: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

MAZDA

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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 2006