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2016 Recalls

8,211 recalls · Page 158 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 12 critical, 36 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 37 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (18), NHTSA (13), CPSC (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.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 3, 2016

MORPHINE 10MG/ML in NS, Packaged in a) 150ML Homepumps and b) 250ML Homepumps, Rx Only. SENTARA HOME HEALTH SENTARA RX, 535 Independence Pkwy ste.300…

Sentara Enterprises

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 3, 2016

Fuse 1C Colonoscope

EndoChoice, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 3, 2016

Fresenius Liberty Cycler-Peritoneal Dialysis Cycler Model: 180111 and RTLR180111

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 3, 2016

EliA SmDP Well, Article Number 14-5624-01 Product Usage: EliA SmDP is intended for the in vitro semi-quantitative measurement of IgG antibodies d…

Phadia Ab

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 3, 2016

Lipogems SPA Aspiration Cannulae, intended for aspiration of adipose tissue. LGC 13G (13G x 185mm), Sterile.

Globalmed Logistix

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 3, 2016

Zilver¿ 518RX Vascular Stent with Rapid Exchange Delivery System

Cook Medical Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 3, 2016

D-10 Rack Loader; Model Number 220-0600; Hematology: The D-10 is a fully integrated system for sample dilution, processing and analysis of hemogl…

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 3, 2016

Vantage Panoramic X-Ray System used to perform dental and orthodontic radiological imaging The Vantage Panoramic X-Ray System is a class II extra …

Midmark Corp dba Progeny Inc

CPSC Moderate Feb 3, 2016

Eastwood Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa.

CPSC Moderate Feb 3, 2016

Lutron Electronics Recalls Roller Shades Due to Impact Hazard

Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa.

NHTSA Critical Feb 3, 2016

MAZDA 2014-2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

MAZDA

NHTSA Critical Feb 3, 2016

SAAB,SATURN 2006-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

SAAB,SATURN

NHTSA Critical Feb 3, 2016

ACURA,HONDA 2005-2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

ACURA,HONDA

NHTSA Critical Feb 3, 2016

SUBARU 2006-2013: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

SUBARU

CPSC Moderate Feb 2, 2016

Microsoft Recalls AC Power Cords for Surface Pro Devices Due to Fire, Shock Hazards

Microsoft Corp., of Redmond, Wash

CPSC Moderate Feb 2, 2016

Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

CPSC Moderate Feb 2, 2016

Scubapro Recalls Dive Computers

NHTSA Critical Feb 2, 2016

HONDA 2008-2010: AIR BAGS

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Feb 1, 2016

CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Feb 1, 2016

LEXUS 2016: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

LEXUS

NHTSA Critical Jan 29, 2016

CHRYSLER,DODGE 2008-2009: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CHRYSLER,DODGE

CPSC Moderate Jan 28, 2016

H-E-B Recalls Stainless Steel Cookware Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jan 28, 2016

i play Recalls Glass Food Storage Cubes Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jan 28, 2016

RNG Recalls 100-Watt Bendable Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Jan 28, 2016

Tristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jan 28, 2016

Varaluz Recalls Longfellow Light Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA Critical Jan 28, 2016

HYUNDAI 2011: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Jan 28, 2016

FORD 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

FORD

NHTSA Critical Jan 28, 2016

AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN 2015: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA Critical Jan 28, 2016

CHRYSLER,DODGE 2014-2016: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CHRYSLER,DODGE

NHTSA Moderate Jan 28, 2016

DODGE 2011-2016: STRUCTURE

DODGE

FDA Food Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Peanut Butter Lust Bar, Net weight 2 ounces, UPC: 1425361001

Eaton Farm Confectionaries, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Roasted pumpkin seeds with salt in a clear plastic bag with a yellow and red label attatched.

Yoli Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Baclofen USP powder, packaged in (a) 25gm (4 oz container), (b) 100gm (16 oz container), (c) 500 gm (70 oz container), and (d) 1000 gm (120 oz cont…

Freedom Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Bevacizumab 1.25 mg/0.05 mL in 3/10 mL 31 G 5/16" Syringe for intravitreal Rx -- Pine Pharmaceuticals, 100 Colvin Woods Pkwy Suite 300, Tonawanda, NY…

Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Skin Irritant & Healing Support, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz bottle, NDC 44911-0136-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, …

Grato Holdings, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09%, a) 2.5 mL bottles (NDC 0378-7110-35) and b) 5 mL bottles (NDC 00378-7109-35), Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, In…

Mayne Pharma Usa

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP, 800 mg/160 mg DOUBLE STRENGTH, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Mfg. by: Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc…

Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Bevacizumab 2 mg/0.08 mL in 3/10 mL 31 G 5/16" Syringe for intravitreal, Rx -- Pine Pharmaceuticals, 100 Colvin Woods Pkwy Suite 300, Tonawanda, NY 1…

Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

IT Custom Compound (BC) Baclofen 2000 mcg/ml, Clonidine 2 mcg/ml 40 ml PF syringe, FOR INTRATHECAL USE ONLY, Rx Only, Compounded by Amerita, Inc., Pr…

Amerita Specialty Infusion Services

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Muscle/Tendon Pain & Stress Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0132-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc.…

Grato Holdings, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Shingles Pain & Ulceration Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0137-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc.,…

Grato Holdings, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jan 27, 2016

Lindane Lotion, USP 1%, For External use Only, Rx Only, 2 fl oz (60 mL) bottle, MGP, NDC 60432-833-60

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Headache Pain & Sinus Pressure Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0134-1, Dist. by Energique, I…

Grato Holdings, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Baclofen 1 mg/ml in 40 ml NS syringe, FOR INTRATHECAL USE ONLY, Rx Only, Compounded by Amerita, Inc., Prescott, AZ 86305-1614

Amerita Specialty Infusion Services

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Bevacizumab 2.5 mg/0.1 mL in 3/10 mL 31 G 5/16" Syringe for intravitreal injection, Rx -- Pine Pharmaceuticals, 100 Colvin Woods Pkwy Suite 300, Tona…

Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Bevacizumab 1.25 mg/0.05 mL filled to 0.06 mL in 3/10 mL 31 G 5/16" Syringe for intravitreal, Rx -- Pine Pharmaceuticals, 100 Colvin Woods Pkwy Suit…

Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, First Aid Pain & Trauma Relief, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0135-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, IA; ALS…

Grato Holdings, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 27, 2016

Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0133-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woo…

Grato Holdings, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jan 27, 2016

Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 15 mg, packaged in a) 7-count (NDC 55289-791-07), b) 14-count (NDC 55289-791-14), c) 28-count (NDC 55289-79…

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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

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.