2016 Recalls
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2016 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 8,211 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.07% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.5 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 165 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 2016.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 14 critical, 36 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (29), NHTSA (8), CPSC (7), 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 2016 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Medtronic Midas Rex Dissecting Tool Legend 10 cm 4mm BA DIAM. Intended for use in neurosurgery.
Medtronic Sofamor Danek Usa, Inc - Dallas Distribution
Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter, Catalog No. D128201, D128202, D128203, D128204, D128205, D128206 The Biosense Webster Pentaray NAV Hig…
Biosense Webster, Inc.
MAKOplasty Hip Array Kit Laminate 150230
Mako Surgical Corporation
Smart CR Digital Computed Radiography System; Model Number: CR-IR346RU
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping ECO Catheter, Catalog No. D128207, D128208, D128209, D128210, D128211, D128212 The Biosense Webster Pentaray NAV…
Biosense Webster, Inc.
CARESTREAM Image Suite V4; Image Suite V4: DICOM STORE SCP: REF/Catalog # 1056191, DICOM STORE SCP/FOR IMAGE SUITE V4: REF/Catalog # 6566988; Image…
Carestream Health Inc
Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Dialog + 120 V DF+Adimea+WAN-BSL-BIC Product Code # 710200U Serial # 202136 and < 203837 The Dialog+ can be used fo…
B Braun Medical Inc
Nuvectra, Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Clinical Programmer, Model 4500. For use with Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation Systems. The versio…
Nuvectra
Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Conductivity Sensor (BIC) Item 3456103A The Dialog+ can be used for implementing and monitoring hemodialysis treatmen…
B Braun Medical Inc
Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Dialog + 120 V DF+Adimea+WAN-BSL Product Code # 710200S Serial # >200805 and <204001 The Dialog+ can be used for im…
B Braun Medical Inc
MAGNETOM Aera/Skyra Systems, whole body magnetic resonance imaging systems, Model numbers 10432914, 10432915. Docking station top cover (part no# 105…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Poly-bags containing splint strap labeled with "Pediatric" sticker. Each strap kit contains adjustable length leg straps, ankle wrap, a thigh pad …
Ferno-Washington Inc
Toshiba American Medical Systems Celesteion, Item Code: PCA-9000A/2, 9000A/3B, 9000A/2B This system is designed to acquire CT images, PET images, an…
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
Poly-bags containing the strap labeled with "Adult" sticker. Each strap kit contains adjustable length leg straps, ankle wrap, a thigh pad and a h…
Ferno-Washington Inc
Medtronic CareLink" Monitor (2490C) and Medtronic CareLink Express" Monitor (2020B) Product Usage: The 2490C CareLink Home Monitors and 2020B Car…
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Conductivity Sensor (BIC) Item # 3456102A The Dialog+ can be used for implementing and monitoring hemodialysis treatm…
B Braun Medical Inc
Analyst¿ MD Version 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 Software used with the following instruments: API 3200MD" LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5024501; 3200M…
Ab Sciex
Wilson Penile Implantation System Retractor Frame, Retractor Stays & Penile Elevation Strap, SINGLE USE ONLY Rx ONLY (USA) STERILE EO Do Not Resteril…
Applied Medical Technology Inc
ACUSON SC2000 Ultrasound imaging system with software version VB10C and using transesophageal (TEE) transducer Z6Ms, V5Ms or V7M. Model number: 1043…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
TLC¿ Self-Retaining Retractor Frames SINGLE USE ONLY Rx ONLY (USA) STERILE EO Do Not Resterilize. Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissue retract…
Applied Medical Technology Inc
Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Dialog A + HE/BIC Product Code 710200L Serial # >200318 and < 2039222 The Dialog+ can be used for implementing and …
B Braun Medical Inc
Syngo Dynamics; Kinetdx Picture Archiving and Communications System
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
The Livongo Health In Touch¿ Blood Glucose Monitoring System (BGMS), is an Over-The-Counter (OTC) system designed for the self- monitoring of blood g…
Livongo Health
VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Test Cards (AST-P605), REF 22 325. 20 Cards/Kit. bioMerieux, Inc, Durham, North Carolina 27712. VITEK 2 is an a…
Biomerieux Inc
Wilson Implantation System Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissue retraction during a surgical procedure.
Applied Medical Technology Inc
GE, Revolution CT. The system is intended for head, whole body, cardiac, and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications
GE Medical Systems, LLC
CARESTREAM Image Suite V3: MINI-PACS/F IMG ST/CLASSIC: REF/Catalog # 1036490; MINI-PACS/F IMG ST/POC&VITA: REF/Catalog # 1036508; MINI-PACS/F IMG ST…
Carestream Health Inc
Alaris PC unit, Model 8015 The Alaris PC unit is the central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris System.
CareFusion 303, Inc.
TLC¿ Self Retaining Retractor System Contents 1-RETRACTOR FRAME 6-ELASTIC STAYS STERILE EO Rx ONLY Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissue retra…
Applied Medical Technology Inc
Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
TwinGo Recalls Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
SUBARU 2015-2017: STEERING:COLUMN
SUBARU
JEEP 2007-2010: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
JEEP
JEEP 2011-2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
JEEP
JEEP 2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
JEEP
JEEP 2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
JEEP
American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Bednest Recalls Bedside Infant Sleepers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Bednest Ltd., of UK
Cybex International Recalls Decline Free Weight Benches Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Cybex International, Inc. of Medway, Mass.
LAND ROVER 2015-2016: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LAND ROVER
DODGE 2009-2016: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
DODGE
BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Munchkin Recalls Latch Lightweight Pacifiers & Clips Due to Choking Hazard
CHEVROLET 2016: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
CHEVROLET
Newport Creamery Butter Crunch Ice Cream, 3Gal Product Code: 35108
Bliss Bros Dairy, Inc.
Nature's Eats Hill Country Ramblin' NET WT 15 OZ (425g) packaged in clear cello bag
Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc.
Organic traditions SPROUTED FLAX SEED POWDER, NET WT. 8 oz/227g, UPC 854260006261 --- The product is packed in a sealed flexible plastic bag.
Health Matters America, Inc.
Emack & Bolios Space Cake Ice Cream, 3gal Product Code: 36273
Bliss Bros Dairy, Inc.
Emack & Bolios Cake Batter Ice Cream, 3gal Product Code: 36266
Bliss Bros Dairy, Inc.
Cheese & Fruit Bistro Box (Item #11015085), Starbucks brand. Product is packaged in plastic clamshell, net wt. 5.3 oz. The UPC is 7 62111 88146 5.
Gretchen's Shoebox Express
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
Data Sources
- Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2016
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2016 across the FDA, CPSC 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 August 2026.