2016 Recalls
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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 13 critical, 31 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (25), NHTSA (9), FDA Food (9), 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.
ReTurn 7500/7500 Aid, transfer
Handicare USA, Inc.
Unify, Model No. CD3231-40, CD3231-40Q. Unify Quadra, Model No. CD3249-40, CD3249-40Q. Unify Assura, Model No. CD3257-40, CD3357-40C, CD3357-40Q. …
St Jude Medical Inc.
enGen Laboratory Automation System (Product Code ENGEN) configured with Thermo Scientific Centrifuge Module and TCAutomation Software Version 3.6.1 a…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
RSD 800 Sorting System calculator/data processing module, for clinical use Product Usage: The cobas 8000 Modular Analyze Series is a fully autom…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
cobas p 501 Post-Analytical Unit calculator/data processing module, for clinical use Product Usage: The MODULAR PRE-ANALYTICS system is a fully …
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
cobas p 512 Pre-Analytical Instrument calculator/data processing module, for clinical use Product Usage: The cobas 6800/8800 systems support an …
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products HBsAg Controls, Product Code 6800598 For in vitro diagnostic use only. For use in monitoring the performance of t…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Symbiq Two Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids Device is a general purpose infusion pump designed to …
Hospira Inc.
SimpliRED D-Dimer, Product Code DSRK4 The SimpliRED D-dimer assay is a rapid, qualitative test for the detection of cross-linked fibrin degradation …
BBI SOLUTIONS OEM LTD
cobas p 612 Pre-Analytical Instrument calculator/data processing module, for clinical use Product Usage: The cobas 6000 series is a fully automa…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
RSD 800A Aliquoting System calculator/data processing module, for clinical use Product Usage: The Roche/Hitachi MODULAR Analytics System is a fu…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Quadra Assura, Model No. CD3265-40, CD3265-40Q, CD3365-40C, CD3365-40Q. Quadra Assura MP, Model No. CD3269-40, CD3269-40Q, CD3369-40C. Fortify and …
St Jude Medical Inc.
cobas e411 Immunoassay Analyzer e411: Immunoassay Analyzer Product Usage: The cobas p501/p701 instrument stores primary and secondary sample tub…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
cobas 6000 Series system c6000, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), for clinical Use. Modular e601: Immunoassay Analyzer Product Usage: The cobas…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Neptune Plus (Hemostatic Pad), Part Numbers: 8870-03 Neptune Pad is used to promote the rapid control of bleeding and provide hemostasis for lacerat…
TZ Medical, Inc.
FemTouch delivery system includes the FemTouch Kit (AC-1007415) and FemTouch" Tip (SPSA-20002590) Provide fractional treatments in gynecology.
Lumenis Limited
Roche COBAS INTEGRA 800 /800 CTS Analyzer Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete for Clinical use Product Usage: The system cobas p612 is a …
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Modular Pre Analytics ( EVO/Plus) Product Usage: The RSD 800A is a computer-controlled stand-online system for decapping, aliquoting and sorting …
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Fortify VR, Model No. CD1231-40, CD1231-40Q. Fortify ST VR, Model No. CD1241-40, CD1241-40Q. Fortify Assura VR, Model No. CD1257-40, CD1257-40Q, CD…
St Jude Medical Inc.
PhoenixSpec Calibrator & Kit is used to calibrate the PhoenixSpec & Phoenix AP Instruments. The instruments are then used to measure the turbidity…
Becton Dickinson & Co.
IMMULITE 2000/IMMULITE 2000XPi Systems CMM CMV IgM Assay, REF/Catalog Number L2KCM2(D) - 200 tests (US), SMN 10370302 (US), UDI 00630414985725 (US);…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Symbiq One Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids Device is a general purpose infusion pump designed t…
Hospira Inc.
cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series c8000, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete) for clinical use Modular e602: Immunoassay Analyzer Product Usage: T…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
cobas p 312 Pre-Analytical System calculator/data processing module, for clinical use Product Usage: The cobas p471 system is an automatic cent…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
cobas 6800/8800 system Hepatitis Viral B DNA Detection Product Usage: The cobas p512 pre-analytical system is a computer controlled fully automa…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Dehumidifiers Made by Midea Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; $4.8 Million in Property Damage Reported
GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
Running Trainer Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Run4.com (Recall Alert)
Ship to Order, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Trek Recalls Farley Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
JEEP 2017: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
JEEP
VOLVO 2016-2017: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VOLVO
CHEVROLET,ISUZU 2015-2016: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
CHEVROLET,ISUZU
Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Fox Factory, Watsonville, Calif.
Kikkerland Design Recalls Teapots with Stands Due to Fire Hazard
JAGUAR 2013-2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
JAGUAR
MAZDA 2004-2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MAZDA
MITSUBISHI 2011-2015: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
MITSUBISHI
MITSUBISHI 2007-2013: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
MITSUBISHI
JAGUAR 2017: SUSPENSION:REAR
JAGUAR
MAZDA 2010-2011: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MAZDA
Peg Perego Recalls Children's Ride-On Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Peg Perego USA, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
MINI DEEP DISH MUSHROOM PIZZA, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
Kabobs Inc
Maca
Triceutical Inc./Zhang
Package contains a business card for "***BAGEL SHOP***" "***Sesame Seed: Flour, Filtered Water, Organic Shortening, Olive Oil, Malt, Sugar, Sea S…
Union Bagel Shop
National Foods Packaging Low Sodium Chicken Base in 50 lb white poly-lined paper bags
National Foods Packaging Inc
Eagle Lecithin soft gels
Triceutical Inc./Zhang
Entenmann's Little Bites Variety - 20 pouches labeled for resale 10 Chocolate Chip; 5 Blueberry; 5 Fudge Brownie; Net Wt 2 lbs.; Distributed by: E…
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
Swiss Placenta
Triceutical Inc./Zhang
Entenmann's Little Bites Fudge Brownies - 20 muffins, 5 Pouches; Net Wt. 9.75 OZ.; Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., Horsham, PA 19044; Best By: October 8, 2…
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
FE Jalapeno 709, Product Code 22709. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: Quali Tech, 318 Hazel tine Drive, Chasma, MN 55318 USA
QualiTech, 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 July 2026.