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 9 critical, 41 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), FDA Food (13), NHTSA (8), 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.
Major Laparotomy Pack - NS, kit number AMS4347 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Plastic General Pack, Kit number AMS4215 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
CORE¿ Trumpet Handpiece with 5mm x 32cm Length Probe , Catalog Number CD8400 The CORE Trumpet (CD81XX, CD83XX, and CD84XX) has applications in gynec…
ConMed Corporation
Anterior Cervical Fusion Pack, Kit part numbers: AMS2502 and AMS2502(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
GYN-Laparoscopy Tray AMS1196(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Knee Scope Pack, Kit number AMS2498 and AMS2498(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Mohs Closer Pack, kit number PSS1827(A, PSS1827(B, and PSS1827(C convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Upper Torso Tray, Kit number PSS1554(B convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Skintact Electrodes for Defibrillation, DF29N. Product Usage: Multifunction electrode for external defibrillation, pacing, cardioversion, and mon…
Leonhard Lang Medizintechnik GmbH
RTI Surgical Streamline OCT Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic Spinal Rod, CoCr, 3.2mm (D) x 240mm (L) Product Usage: When intended to promote fusion of t…
RTI Surgical, Inc. (dba Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.)
Nasal Pack, Kit number PSS2186 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Surgical Pack, Kit number PSS3540 and PSS3540(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Vaginal Pack, Kit number AMS1722 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Vein Kit - No Introducer TVS4027-NI(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Custom Venous Kit, TVS4024(C convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Bayview Abdominoplasty Pack, Kit part number 009079-1 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Hystero Pack, Kit number PSS3535 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
HSG Pack, Kit number PSS3287 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
LipiFlow thermal Pulsation System, consisting of Console and Activator, Model LFD-1100 The LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System is intended for use b…
Tearscience, Inc
Custom Breast Augmentation Pack, Kit number PSS2455(B, PSS2455(C, PSS2455(D convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating r…
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Dr Bragg Vein Tray - RX, kit numbers 007912-5, 007912-6, 007912-7, 007912-8 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating r…
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Breast Augmentation Pack, Kit part number AMS1786, AMS1786(A, AMS2790, AMS3324, AMS3324(A, and PSS3430. convenience custom kits used for general sur…
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Wood Stoves Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn.
H-E-B Recalls Star Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Parkway Manufacturing and Trading Company, of San Antonio, Texas
CHEVROLET 2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
CHEVROLET
FORD 2015-2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
FORD
FORD 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
FORD
FORD,MERCURY 2010-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FORD,MERCURY
Fiddle Diddles Recalls Car Seat Strap Systems Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
Fiddle Diddles Inc., of Maple Grove, Minn.
TOYOTA 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
TOYOTA
KIA 2016: SEATS
KIA
Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Summer Classics Recalls Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Summer Classics Inc., of Pelham, Ala.
Target Recalls Halloween LED Gel Clings Due to Choking and Button Battery Ingestion Hazards
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES-BENZ
Archer Farms Strawberry Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed by Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403 | UPC 085239101094
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Supermoms Kitchen Roast Beef & Cheddar Melt, Net Wt. 3.7 oz (105g). Keep Refrigerated. UPC 63913-94236
Northern Tier Bakery
The Bakery Raspberry Danish | Net Wt 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR 72716 | UPC: 605388124487
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Gourmet Corn Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Cherry Decadent Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Gold Standard Baking, Chicago, IL 60632 | UPC: 087745050033
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Label reads in part: TWIN FIN DELI; Gefilte Fish; Kosher Fish Products Inc., Fulton, IL. FDA# 1481764; Net WT. 24 OZ (680G)
Schafer Fisheries
Sour Cream Cookies (6 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
The Bakery Cheese Danish | Net Wt 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR 72716 | UPC: 605388124487
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
RW Garcia, 3 Seed.Graines, Kale Crackers, Craquelins de Kale, Gluten Free, Net Wt. 180g, Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W. Garcia Co…
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
Apple Cinnamon Loaf Bread (1 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
365, Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips, Multigrain, Net Wt. 16oz. (1 lb.) 454g, Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703.
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Sweet Potato Crackers, (Flaxseed, Sesame & Chia), Gluten Free, Net Wt., 30 oz., Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W.…
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
Gourmet Chocolate Chip Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
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.