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2016 Recalls

8,148 recalls · Page 135 of 163

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 3 critical, 47 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (42), CPSC (5), NHTSA (2), 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.

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FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PRECISION PRM 18FR SIL COUDE CATH SECURE Item Code: PP18CSD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male a…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PREC PRM 16FR SILVER FLY TY Item Code: PP16XSD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female pat…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover P400 UM 18FR SIL COUDE SECURE Item Code: P4P18CSDK Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover 7 OZ MIDSTREAM W/CAST SOAP Item Code: 24035 Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover EASY CATCH MIDSTREAM KT W/CAST Item Code: 25015 Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female pa…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover P400 UM 16FR SIL COUDE SECURE Item Code: P4P16CSDK Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female …

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

da Vinci Si (IS3000) and da Vinci Xi (IS4000) Surgeon Side Console (SSC)Touchpad; Model number 187505-04; Intended to assist in the accurate control …

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Universal Clamp¿ System (IFU reference: SNA027-N-90001). Provides the stability required for solid bone fusion and helps reduce spinal deformities…

Zimmer Spine, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover P400 PREM U/M 16FR TMP SNS CSD Item Code: P4P16TSD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female p…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PREC PRM 14FR SILVER FLY TY Item Code: PP14XSD ¿ ¿¿ Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and fema…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Arthrex IBalance TKA Tibial Tray Size 2 - Catalog # AR-503-TTTC, Size 3 - Catalog # AR-503-TTTD, Size 4 -Catalog # AR-503-TTTE, Size 5 - Catalog # A…

Arthrex, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Algostim LLC, Algovita Implanted Pulse Generator stimulator, Model 2408 ( 3 x 8 channel)

QiG Group LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

IMMULITE 1000 Estradiol Test Code E2 Catalog Number: LKE21, LKE21(D), LKE25 SMN: 10381132, 10702832, 10381142 Product Usage: For in vitro diag…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Dimension Vista LOCI Estradiol Test Code E2 Catalog Number: K6463 SMN: 10489099 Product Usage: The E2 method is an in vitro diagnostic test fo…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Algostim LLC, Algovita External Pulse Generator, Trial Stimulator, Model 3400

QiG Group LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover P400 PREM U/M 18FR SIL FLY Item Code: P4P18SD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female pa…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover 4.5OZ MIDSTREAM W/CASTILE TOWL Item Code: 24015 Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female pat…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

BioTex Reusable Adapter Kit, Part Number 401-021-1010, packaged non-sterile in a dedicated case for steam sterilization The Adapter Kit is used du…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover P400 PREM U/M 18FR UL FOLY CSD Item Code: P4P18ULD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover P400 PREM U/M 16FR SIL FLY Item Code: P4P16SD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patien…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Alaris PC Unit, Infusion Pump Model 8000, Part No. TC10005092

CareFusion 303, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover MIDSTREAM KIT RING CASTILE Item Code: 4090SA Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patien…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Toshiba DRAD-3000E FPD Wireless System Product Usage The DRAD-3000¿ is intended for use with the ceiling-suspended tube support, high voltage ge…

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PRECISION PRM 16FR SIL COUDE CATH SECURE Item Code: PP16CSD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Neurotherm Curved Radiofrequency (RF) cannnula 10 cm 18 gauge, 10 mm active tip Model Number: C-1010-R-18 Product Usage: The device is a radi…

Neurotherm, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Ascend¿ AQ¿ Ureteral Dilation Balloon Catheter Set The Ascend¿ AQ¿ Ureteral Dilation Balloon Catheter Set consists of a radiopaque balloon catheter …

Cook Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover ¿18 FR/CH SILVER-HYDROGEL COATED SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER WITH COUD¿ TIP PRE-CONNECTED TO 400 ML URINE METER WITH 2000 ML DRAINAGE BAG …

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover KIT/STERILE PRESERVE CULT Item Code: 8000SA Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patien…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PRECSION PRM 18FR SIL FLY Item Code: PP18SD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patien…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PREM 16FR UL LTX FOLEY TRY CSD Item Code: PP16ULD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female p…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PREM U/M 14FR SIL FLY Item Code: P4P14SD P400 Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female pati…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PREM U/M 14FR SLVR FLY Item Code: P4P14XSD P400 Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female pat…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover P400 PREM UM 16FR SILV TMP CSD Item Code: P4P16XTSD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and femal…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

UltraxxTM Nephrostomy Balloon Set The Ultraxx" Nephrostomy Balloon Set consists of a radiopaque balloon catheter, radiopaque sheath, and inflation d…

Cook Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PREC PRM 18FR SILVER FLY TY Item Code: PP18XSD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patie…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

QFT TB Antigen Tube. QIAGEN Sciences, LLC. The QuantiFERON TB-Gold is an indirect test for M. tuberculosis infection (including disease)

Qiagen Sciences LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Algostim LLC, Algovita Implanted Pulse Generator stimulator, Model 2412 ( 2 x 12 channel)

QiG Group LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover CATCH KIT SOAP Item Code: 5205 Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PRECSION PRM 14FR SIL FLY Item Code: ¿ PP14SD ¿¿ Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female p…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover MIDSTREAM KIT CASTILE SOAP Item Code: 2090SA Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patien…

Covidien LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

RT-5100 (Epic 5100) Refractor and RT 3100 Refractor: Product Usage: Instrument providing means of positioning spherical and cylindrical lenses, p…

Nidek Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover MIDSTREAM KIT CASTILE SOAP Item Code: 2040SA Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patien…

Covidien LLC
CPSC Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard

Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
CPSC Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
CPSC Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Toshiba Recalls Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Panasonic, of Japan
NHTSA Critical Mar 30, 2016

HONDA 2004-2007: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

HONDA
CPSC Moderate Mar 28, 2016

Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2016

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Headlights and Taillights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
NHTSA Critical Mar 25, 2016

BMW 2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

BMW
FDA Food Critical Mar 23, 2016

Wilderness Family Naturals Mango Raspberry Cereal Organic 8 oz., Foil Bag. UPC 898392-007826.

Wilderness Family Naturals, LLC

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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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.