2016 Recalls
8,211 recalls · Page 156 of 165
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 9 critical, 40 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (19), FDA Drug (11), NHTSA (10), 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.
Cardiovascular Allura Centron; Model Number: 722400 The Allura CV2O is intended for physicians (e.g. cardiologists and radiologists), assisted by…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Allura Xper FD20; Model Numbers: 722028 722012 722006 Dedicated vascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic and interven…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
BacT/ALERT¿ FA, bioM¿rieux, Inc., Product Usage: BacT/ALERT¿ Culture Bottles are used with the BacT/ALERT¿ Microbial Detection System in qualitat…
bioMerieux, Inc.
MediChoice Cohesive Bandages, One (1) roll of cohesive bandage per bag, thirty-six (36) bags per case [all model numbers have equivalent packaging]. …
Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.
AQURE System; Model Number: 933-599. The AQURE System manages blood gas and immunoassay analyzers.
Radiometer America Inc
Panorama Patient Monitoring Network. Software Kit 0020-00-0205-19A, View Station Software Kit 0020-00-0206-16A, Work Station Software Kit 0020-00-…
Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America
INTEGRIS HM3000; Model Number: 72239 The Philips INTEGRIS 3000 I 5000 system is intended for interventional and diagnostic vascular and neurovascu…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
INTEGRIS V5000: Model Number: 72248 The Philips INTEGRIS 3000 I 5000 system is intended for interventional and diagnostic vascular and neurovascul…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
INTEGRIS BV3000 MONO; Model Number: 72241 The Philips INTEGRIS 3000 I 5000 system is intended for interventional and diagnostic vascular and neuro…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Allura Xper FD20 OR Table; Model Numbers: 722035 722023 Dedicated vascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic and interv…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
DS/US Proton Feature with Pinnacle3 Software Version 10.0.0 and 14.0.0 Radiation Therapy Planning System Model #459800200621
Philips Medical Systems
API ZYM Bx2 (Ref 70493) Product Usage: ZYM B reagent is an additional test used for revealing the results of some miniaturized biochemical test i…
BioMerieux SA
MediChoice Cohesive Bandages, One (1) roll of cohesive bandage per bag, thirty-six (36) bags per case [all model numbers have equivalent packaging] …
Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.
Allura Xper FD20/15; Model Numbers: 722058 Dedicated vascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic and interventional proc…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Allura Xper FD20/20; Model Number: 722038 Dedicated vascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic and interventional proc…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
ABX PENTRA Enzymatic Creatinine CP ref. A11A01907 reagent is intended for the quantitative in vitro diagnostic determination of creatinine in human s…
Horiba Instruments Inc
ADVIA Centaur PSA Assay; Catalog Number: 06574155/SMN 10310292 (100 test kit) and Catalog Number: 02676506/SMN 10310293 (500 test kit) Product Usa…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Denali Filter-Jugular/Subclavian DL950J Denali Filter-Femoral Delivery DL950F. Intravascular filters.
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
UNIQ FD OR table; Model Number 722035 The Philips UNIQ is intended for use on human patients to perform: " Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascu…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Swivel Dining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN 2006-2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN
AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN 2007-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2007-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
RAM 2016: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
RAM
SCION 2013-2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
SCION
Classic Characters Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard
HONDA 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HONDA
BMW 2006-2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW
KIA 2011: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
KIA
CHEVROLET,GMC 2015-2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
CHEVROLET,GMC
LEXUS,TOYOTA 2003-2006: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
LEXUS,TOYOTA
CE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
Dollar General Recalls Construction Truck Toy Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Dollar General
Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
KHS America Recalls Children's Musical Instrument Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Wedgwood Decorative Baby Rattles Recalled by WWRD Due to Choking Hazard
Mandarin Oranges (In Light Syrup), Net Wt. 8oz (227g), Case UPC#: 100-49022-80895-6, Product UPC#: 0-49022-80895-9
Milky Way Intl Trading Corp
Provocholine Pre-diluted Set II in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 0.0625 mg/mL, 3 mL in 5 mL Syr, injectable packed in syringes, Rx only, PHARMAKON Pharmaceut…
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals
Dextrose-NaCl (D5-1/2NS) in NS, Packaged in a) 1700ML Homepumps, b) 1800ML Homepumps, and c) 1920ML Homepumps, Rx Only. SENTARA HOME HEALTH SENTARA …
Sentara Enterprises
Guaifenesin DM Cherry liquid (guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL and Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg/5 mL), packaged in 4oz. bottles, co-packaged with a dosing cup in…
Perrigo Company PLC
Ketamine 50 mg/mL, injectable packed in syringes, Total dosage 50 mg/ 1mL, Rx only, PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals
Lactated Ringers, Packaged in a) 1500ML Homepumps, b) 2800ML Homepumps, and c) 3600ML Homepumps, Rx Only. SENTARA HOME HEALTH SENTARA RX, 535 Indepen…
Sentara Enterprises
Ephedrine Sulfate 5 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, injectable packed in syringes, Total dosage 25 mg/ 5mL, Rx only, PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals
HYDROMORPHONE HCL, Packaged as a) 2.5MG in 1ML Syringes, b) 150MG in 75ML Homepumps, c) 125MG in 125ML Homepumps, d) 250MG in 125ML Homepumps, e) 135…
Sentara Enterprises
Dextrose-5% Lactated Ringers, Packaged in 3000ML Homepumps, Rx Only. SENTARA HOME HEALTH SENTARA RX, 535 Independence Pkwy ste.300, Chesapeake, VA 23…
Sentara Enterprises
CLINDAMYCIN 120MG in NS, Package in 20ML Homepumps, Rx Only. SENTARA HOME HEALTH SENTARA RX, 535 Independence Pkwy ste.300, Chesapeake, VA 23320-5176.
Sentara Enterprises
Phenylephrine (PF) 100 mcg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, injectable packed in syringes, Total dosage 500 mcg/ 5mL, Rx only, PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, …
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals
Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 1%, Packaged in a) 2 mL Bottles (NDC: 24208-735-01) and b) 15 mL Bottles (NDC: 24208-735-05), R…
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
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.