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 7 critical, 42 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 36 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (31), FDA Drug (8), CPSC (6), 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.
La' Trim Plus Dietary Supplement Capsules, 350 mg, 60 count bottles, Manufactured for Timeless Solutions, 1810 E Sahara Ave #100, Las Vegas, Nevada …
Bee Xtreme
atropine Sulfate Injection, 0.4 mg per mL, 1 mg per 2.5 mL, 2.5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3324.
Pharmedium Services, LLC
morphine Sulfate, 1 mg per mL (5 mg per 5 mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free (Contains Sulfites), 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Amikacin Sulfate Injection, USP, 1 gm/4 mL (250 mg/mL) Rx Only, Manufactured in Hungary For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, N…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
methadone HCl, 1 mg per mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 1 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use Only, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2T6120.
Pharmedium Services, LLC
ePHEDrine Sulfate, 10 mg per mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free, 1 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
fentaNYL Citrate, 5 mcg per mL (10 mcg per 2 mL) in 0.9% Sodium chloride, 2 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product co…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
fentaNYL Citrate Injection, 50 mcg per mL (100 mcg per 2 mL), 2 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3303.
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Medtronic Navigation O-arm O2 Surgical Imaging System Product Catalog Number: BI-700-02000 Product Usage: The O-arm Surgical Imaging System is a …
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton
Fujifilm Synapse PACS, Software versions: 4.0.xxx, 4.1.xxx, version 4.2.xxx, version 4.3.xxx Medical imaging and information management system, S…
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
Stryker Orthopaedics Universal Acetabular Cup Positioner/Impactor, REF 2101-0200, Non-Sterile, Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ, USA, A Subsidi…
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Zero-Gravity Radiation Protection System Radiology Personnel protective shield.
Contour Fabricators Inc
Varian Head Frame - Model number HHF -ALL Head Frame Posts (PN1008016 ) and Post Kits (PN1008016). The Varian Head Frame System is for use with …
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
The Introes Pocket Bougie is an endotracheal tube introducer. The device is an endotracheal tube introducer and it is used as a guide during intubati…
Brathwaites Oliver Medical
Banyan Medical 5 x 55mm Pyramidal Tip Trocar w/ 2X Cannula w/ Sideport. Laproscopic Use- Sterile Single Use Only Product Code 400-009
Banyan Medical, LLC
TheraSphere(R) YTTRIUM-90 CLASS MICROSPHERE INJECTION TheraSphere¿ is indicated for radiation treatment or as a neoadjuvant to surgery or transplant…
Biocompatibles U.K., Ltd.
SIEMENS IMMULITE/IMMULITE 2000 Systems Rubella IgM (RUM), REF/Catalog Number for US: L2KRM2(D), Siemens Material Number (SMN) for US: 10374021, REF/C…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
ADVIA Centaur XPT Immunoassay System
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
The Medix NatalCare LX Intensive Care Incubator. Neonatal incubator. Item numbers: DMNCLX1; KITNC-STLX0003; KITNC-STLX0006; and KITNC-STLX0007.
Natus Medical Incorporated
V. Mueller Neuro/Spine, SHADOW-LINE, SPINAL DISTRACTION SCREW, STERILE, various sizes (12mm, 14mm, 16mm and 18mm) 5 PER BOX.
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
The Better-Bladder With 14" ID tubing, ITEM BB14, STERILE, Measure pressure noninvasively in the extracorporeal circuit and provide compliance in …
Circulatory Technology Inc
TransMotion Medical, TMM3 Series Video-Fluoroscopy Swallow Study Stretcher-Chair. Intended use is to provide the caregiver a single platform for r…
Winco Mfg., LLC
TransMotion Medical, TMM4 Series Multi-Purpose Treatment Chair. Intended use is to provide the caregiver a single platform for receiving, transpor…
Winco Mfg., LLC
SIEMENS IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems Rubella IgM (RUM), REF/Catalog Number LKRM1 (OUS), Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10381282 (OUS), Unique Device…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Phoenix Recon Targeting Arm Guide, Surgical, Instrument for the sleeve and Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instruments for the Arm Product Usage: The…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Symbia S, Product Usage 1) SPECT: To Detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: plana…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Monaco RTP System The Monaco system is used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy. The system …
Elekta, Inc.
Banyan Medical 5 x 55mm Regular Pyramidal Trocar and 2x Cannula. For Laproscopic Use- Sterile Single Use Only. Product Code 400-008
Banyan Medical, LLC
Symbia T Series SPECT + CT Product Usage 1) SPECT: To Detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD), US product: Model No.: 1103; and International Product: Model No.: 1104XX. Product Usage: For use…
HeartWare, Inc
OEC Brivo 715 Prime, OEC Brivo 785 Essential, OEC Brivo 865 Advance Product Usage: The OEC Brivo Mobile C-Arm X-Ray Products are designed to prov…
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
Teleflex Percuaneous Solutions, Gripper Grasper, Ref ML003EE, Rx Only Sterile Manufactured for: Teleflex Medical, Park, NC 27709 The Percutaneous …
Teleflex Medical
Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System, Model 5.0
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
Phoenix Recon Soft Tissue Sleeve Guide, Surgical, Instrument for the sleeve and Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instruments for the Arm Product Usage:…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
CONCEPT HEATWAVE Electrode 130 mm x 2.3 mm diameter, REF/Catalog Number CS-023, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The HeatWave Electrode is intended…
ConMed Corporation
Teleflex Percuaneous Solutions, Johans Grasper, Ref ML004EE, Rx Only Sterile Manufactured for: Teleflex Medical, Park, NC 27709 The Percutaneous S…
Teleflex Medical
BioSentry Tract Sealant System, Product Code: 768022019S; Indicated to provide accuracy in marking a biopsy location for visualization during surgica…
Surgical Specialties Mexico S DE RL DE CV
TransMotion Medical, TMM5 Series Mobile Surgical Stretcher -Chair. Intended use is to provide the caregiver a single platform for receiving, trans…
Winco Mfg., LLC
Blood Pressure Monitor UA-767PBT-Ci for small cuff. Designed to be used by end users who are eighteen (18) years and older at home to monitor their …
A & D Enginering Inc
MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MERCEDES-BENZ
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards
Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
TUSA Recalls Diving Computers Due to Drowning and Injury Hazards
Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.
MAZDA 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
MAZDA
BMW,MINI 2016-2017: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
BMW,MINI
BMW 2007-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW
Salewa North America Recalls Khion Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard
TOYOTA 2016-2017: PARKING BRAKE
TOYOTA
Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada
LF Products Recalls Barstools Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions Provided; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
LF Products, of Singapore
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.