2016 Recalls
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2016 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 8,148 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 9.71% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.3 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 163 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 8 critical, 42 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (33), CPSC (9), NHTSA (8), 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.
Extreme Custom Product Usage: Extreme Custom is an external knee braces to provide support for knee instability due to ligament injuries and oste…
Ossur H / F
Miami J Collar Product Usage: Miami J collars are applied to patients afflicted with cervical injuries to ensure immobilization.
Ossur H / F
Clear Vue Prone Breast Treatment Table and Access ClearVision Prone Breast Device Product Usage: Clear Vue Prone Breast Treatment Table and Acce…
Wfr/aquaplast Corp
NecLoc Extrication Collar Product Usage: Necloc collars are applied to patients afflicted with cervical injuries to ensure immobilization.
Ossur H / F
AXIOM Artis (system, x-ray, angiographic) for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures such as cardiac and neuro angiograp…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
CIOS ALPHA (Image-intensified fluoroscope x-ray system) Product Usage: The Cios Alpha is a mobile X-ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging …
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reveal LINQ insertable Cardiac Monitor, Model LNQ11. Monitors subcutaneous ECG continuously.
Medtronic Inc.
The S.C.O.R.E.S. Unit (self contained operating room equipment sterilization unit)
PMBS, LLC
Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer recon…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
110" (279 cm) Appx 13.8 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port Drip Chamber, Clave, Rotating Luer, Bag Hanger, Item No. AHCL3300 sterile …
ICU Medical, Inc.
CDI Blood Parameter Monitoring System 500 Cardiopulmonary bypass on-line blood gas monitor Product Usage: The CDL System 500 provides continuou…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
10mm X 12o Solitaire Ti Medium Spacer Solitaire Anterior Spinal System, Model Number 1400-1230. Product Usage: The SOLITAIRETM SPINAL SYSTEM is…
Biomet Spine, LLC
MRIdian ViewRay Radiation Therapy System, ViewRay Treatment Planning and Delivery System (also known as the MRIdian¿ System) is indicated for stereot…
Viewray Incorporated
Synthes Interlocking Bolt, 151 mm (General and Plastics Surgery Devices) Guide, Surgical Instrument
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
system, x-ray, angiographic, model # 10094135, 10094137, 10094139, 10094141, 10280959 Artis zee/ zeego is a family of dedicated angiography system…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
MicroScan LabPro Information Manager System, Software Versions 1.0 to 4.41 Catalog No. 10638819, 10638820, 10638823, 10638824, 10638825,10638826, …
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer recon…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Artis One, Interventional, Fluoroscopic, x-ray system Artis one is an angiography system developed for diagnostic imaging and interventional procedu…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Unloader Custom Product Usage: Unloader Custom is an external knee braces to provide support for knee instability due to ligament injuries and os…
Ossur H / F
Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer recon…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Molteno3 Glaucoma Implants G-Series: GS-Single Plate 175mm2 (IOP reorder#: M3-175) GL-Single Plate 230mm2 (IOP reorder#: M3-230)
Innovative Ophthalmic Products, Inc
Rebound Diabetic Walker Product Usage: Rebound Diabetic Walkers are used for the treatment of plantar foot ulcers.
Ossur H / F
Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer recon…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Helios HL3T and HLT Track Mounted Dental Lights Product Usage: The product is intended for use by dental professionals to illuminate the oral cav…
Pelton & Crane / Marus / DCI Equipment / KaVo
74" (188cm) approximately 9.0ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port sterile IV Administration sets are intended for the infusion and wit…
ICU Medical, Inc.
30" (76 cm) Appx 3.6 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port Drip Chamber, ChemoLock, Bag Hanger, Item No. 011-CL3511 sterile devices inte…
ICU Medical, Inc.
VERO MHI-TM2000 Linear Accelerator System --- Common Name: Medical Linear Accelerator MHI-TM2000 Linear Accelerator System is intended for radiatio…
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD., HIROSHIMA MACHINERY WORK
Estradiol III; Elecsys and cobas e analyzers; REF 06656021 190; M 6.5 mL, R1 9 mL, R2 9 mL, For USA: CONTENT M Streptavidin-coated microparticles …
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Foot Switches used with the following systems: Philips Allura Xper Systems; 722001 AlluraXperFDlO C, 722002 Allura Xper FD1O F, 722003 Allura Xper FD…
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Knee Shield (Patella Cup) Product Usage: Knee Shield patella cup is an accessory used with the knee braces to provide protection from debris or i…
Ossur H / F
Vanguard XP Knee System Porous Femoral Component various sizes and orientation a total knee replacement system. prosthesis, knee, patella/femoro…
Biomet, Inc.
AXIOM Artis zee/zeego, system, x-ray, angiographic Product Usage: AXIOM Artis zee and Q/Q.zen is a family of dedicated angiography systems develo…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
30" (76 cm) Appx 6.3 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port Drip Chamber, 0.2 Micron Filter, ChemoLock, Hanger, Item No. 011-CL3528 steri…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Ivanka Trump Scarves Recalled by GBG Accessories Group Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Nipoamerican Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
Eleanor Rose Recalls Children’s Loungewear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Givenchy Recalls Men's Silk T-Shirts Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
HYUNDAI 2011: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
HYUNDAI
FORD 2015-2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
FORD
JAGUAR 2010: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
JAGUAR
CHEVROLET,GMC 2014-2016: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
CHEVROLET,GMC
FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY 2000-2007: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY
CE North America Expands Recall of Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at H-E-B
Creating X Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
Gamewell-FCI Recalls Fire Alarm Panels Due to Failure to Alert of a Fire, Smoke or CO
Gamewell-FCI of Northford, Conn.
Grosfillex Recalls Commercial Side Chairs and Armless Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Grosfillex Inc., of Robesonia, Pa.
Manhattan Toy Recalls Table Top Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The Manhattan Toy Company, of Minneapolis
FORD,LINCOLN 2015-2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD,LINCOLN
FORD 2015-2016: PARKING BRAKE
FORD
NISSAN 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
NISSAN
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
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.