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 7 critical, 42 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 49 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), CPSC (9), FDA Food (5), 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.
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE CAPSULES, USP, 12.5 mg, 10 cap/blister, 100-count carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by American Health Packaging Columbus…
Amerisource Health Services
RT Elements are applications for radiation treatment planning for use in stereotactic, conformal, computer planned, Linac based radiation treatment o…
Brainlab AG
MOVES System, an emergency ventilator with suction, oxygen concentrator and multi-parameter patient monitoring capabilities. The MOVES System is a…
Thornhill Research Inc
Biomet Integral Centralizer Hip System, Lateralized Femoral Stem (Co-Cr-Mo), 9mm, 11mm, 13mm, 15mm, and 17mm
Biomet, Inc.
30 deg, 8mm Endoscope, IS4000: Model numbers: 470027-34, 470027-40, 470027-41. General and Plastic Surgery: The da Vinci Xi endoscope produces h…
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
MOVES System Lithium Polymer Batteries The MOVES System is a portable computer controlled electrically powered transport emergency ventilator inte…
Thornhill Research Inc
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System 3.5mm Locking Screw 58 mm Length; Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System 2.4mm Locking Screw 14 mm Leng…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Medrad Source Administration Sets, Catalog number INT CSS. For use with MEDRAD Intego PET Infusion pump Systems, in nuclear medicine diagnostic proc…
Bayer Healthcare
AltiVate Reverse Humeral Broach, Size 10 Catalog number 804-06-040, Size 14 Catalog number 804-06-044, and Size 16 Catalog number 804-06-046. Orthop…
Encore Medical, Lp
VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, Catalog Number 6801375, Unique Device Identifier Number 10758750001132, and VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System Refurbishe…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
NIPRO SET / SLIMLINE BLOOD TUBING SET for Hemodialysis with Transducer Protectors and Priming Set A disposable bloodline intended to provide extr…
Nipro Medical Corporation
Boston Scientific, MRI PROPONENT" SR , REF L210 Pacemaker. These devices treat bradycardia (slow heartbeats) with RA and/or RV pacing therapy as n…
Boston Scientific Corporation
Cavity 8 Gauge Spine Wand indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissues and hemostasis of blood vessels in spinal procedures.
ArthroCare Corporation
RT Elements are applications for radiation treatment planning for use in stereotactic, conformal, computer planned, Linac based radiation treatment o…
Brainlab AG
VITROS 4600 Chemistry System, Catalog Number 6802445, Unique Device Identifier Number 10758750012343, Software Version 3.2 and below; IVD. Product…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
0 deg, 8mm Endoscope, IS4000: Model numbers: 470026-34, 470026-40, 470026-41. General and Plastic Surgery: The da Vinci Xi endoscope produces hi…
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Model NuCARTGN. The NuCART is a mobile display and image management platform used in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) environments to facilitate the…
CompView Medical, LLC
VITROS 3600 Chemistry System, Catalog Number 6802783, Unique Device Identifier Number 10758750009930, Software Product Code 6802866, Software Version…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
UniAxial Pedicle Screw & UniAxial Reduction Pedicle Screw The Response 5.5/6.0 Spine System is intended for immobilization and stabilization of th…
OrthoPediatrics Corp
Zimmer Universal Locking System 3.5mm Locking Reconstruction Plate Straight 11 Holes 144mm Length Zimmer Universal Locking System 3.5mm Locking Dua…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 10-detector, 550 samples Product Code: 2470-0100, 3470-0100. The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma rad…
Perkinelmer
VITROS 5600 Chemistry System, Catalog Number 6802413, Unique Device Identifier Number 10758750009916, Software Product Code 6802864, Software Version…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Ergon 2 Articulating Equipment Boom Monitor Brackets mounting point for display interfaces utilized in clinical applications for viewing purposes …
Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc
Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 1-detector, 550 samples Product Code: 2470-0010 The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma radiation emitte…
Perkinelmer
Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 1-detector,3", 1000 samples. Product Code: 2480-0010 The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma radiation …
Perkinelmer
iChem 10 SG Urine Chemistry Strips, PN 800-7005. Intended for the in vitro measurement of glucose, protein, bilirubin, urobilinogen, pH, specific …
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 5-detector, 1000 samples Product Code: 2470-0150, 3470-0150 The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma rad…
Perkinelmer
Boston Scientific, PROPONENT" MRI DR Pacemakers, REF L211. These devices treat bradycardia (slow heartbeats) with RA and/or RV pacing therapy as …
Boston Scientific Corporation
Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 10-detector, 1000 samples. Product Code: 2470-0200, 3470-0200. The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma …
Perkinelmer
Reprocessed Stryker Color Cuff and Color Cuff II Adult Tourniquet Cuffs Model Numbers: 5921-218-135, 5921-044-135, 5921-034-135, 5921-034-235, 592…
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 2-detector, 550 samples Product Code: 2470-0020 The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma radiation emitte…
Perkinelmer
Zimmer, Virage OCT Spinal Fixation System, Item Number: 07.01738.001, a posterior system intended to achieve an implant and construct of the Occipit…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Perkin Elmer ClWIZARD2 5-detector, 550 samples Product Code: 2470-0050, 3470-0050. The Wizard2 gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma …
Perkinelmer
Mercury Medical Neo-Tee T-Piece Resuscitator and T-Piece Circuit. The Neo-Tee T-Piece Resuscitator is a gas powered emergency resuscitator intended …
Mercury Enterprises, Inc. dba Mercury Medical
FMC7 FITC, Catalog No. 340918 Analyte Specific Reagent.
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences
Cheryl & Co. Recalls Jingle Bell Ornaments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively By QVC
Seasonal Specialties Recalls Synchronized Music and Lighting System Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at Menards
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
West Elm Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Elm
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Altar'd State Recalls Monogrammed Coffee Mugs Due to Fire Hazard
Altar'd State of Knoxville, Tenn.
IKEA Recalls Toy Drums and Drumstick Sets Due to Choking Hazard
KTM North America Recalls Husqvarna, KTM Brand Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
KTM Motorrad AG, of Austria
School Specialty Expands NeoRok Stools Recall Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
School Specialty Inc., of Greenville, Wis.
Steelcase Recalls Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Skinny Latina Million Dollar Marinade, 12 oz, shelf stable, dry storage.
Skinny Latina LLC
BAKERY FRESH GOODNESS Chocolate Brownie NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453 g CONTAINS: MILK, EGGS, WHEAT, SOY. MAY CONTAIN: ALMONDS, PECANS, WALNUTS, CASHEWS, C…
The Kroger Co
David Trail Mix Sweet & Salty individual plastic bags net wt. 5 oz. (142 g) UPC 00 26200 23885 2 shipped in the following configurations: 1) cases…
ConAgra Foods Inc
Pacific Superfoods Snack Lava Rock Sriracha Kale Chips, 2.2oz or 62g, In a clamshell container with a paper sleeve, 8 packages per case
Made In Nature, LLC
Crazy about Cookies 2lb DSC Custom Decorated Sugar Cookies Item # 101-2207 thru 101- 2355 UPC Code - None
Pine Valley Foods 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
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.