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2016 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

8,211 recalls · Page 47 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 7 critical, 40 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (35), NHTSA (7), 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.

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FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Dimension Vista¿ Calcium (CA) Flex¿ reagent cartridge Device Listing No.: D011443 Batch Number: 16060BB

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color Impulse blue, Art. no. 681165 Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc Aquilion Lightning TSX-035A CT Scanner.

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color Impulse grey, art. no. 681167 Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color B3 60ml, art. no. 681057. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Vanguard 360 Revision Knee System Knee prostheses

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color A4 60ml, art. no. 681054. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Thermo Scientific QMS Everolimus Assay; Model number: 0380000 (US Distribution); 0373852 (Foreign Distribution) Product Usage: The QMS Everoli…

Microgenics Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

TriFoillmaging Triumph/Triumph II Research CT scanners.

Northridge Tri-Modality Imaging,
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color Impulse brown, art. no. 681169 Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Integra Drainage Accessory Kits, REF 910122, Sterile EO, Rx only, packaged in one Tyvek pouch. Five (5) sealed Tyvek pouches are packaged in a cardbo…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc . Aquilion LB TSX-201A/2, 3 CT Scanner

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc . Celesteion PCA-9000A/2 CT Scanner

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color B1 60ml, art. no. 681055. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color C4 60ml, art. no. 681062. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color D2 60ml, art. no. 681063. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Integra Straight Ventricular Catheter F8, 25 cm, Sterile EO, Rx only, packaged in a Tyvek pouch and secondary packaged in to Tyvek pouch, sealed in a…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color B4 60ml, art. no. 681058. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

BLUE IMPERVIOUS GOWN WITH THUMBHOOKS, X-LARGE. Non-Sterile, Single Use Only, Plastic Non-Surgical Isolation Gown Non-Sterile, Single Use Only, Plasti…

Cardinal Health
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

CUSA Dissectron Fingertip Laparoscopic Cannula, REF F75221, Sterile EO, Rx only, packaged in a Tyvek pouch and secondary packaged in Tyvek pouch, Fiv…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Brilliance 64 CT Model Number 728231 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to product cross-sectional images of the body by c…

Philips Medical Systems
FDA Devices Low Oct 12, 2016

CDI¿ H/S Cuvette The intended use for the CDI¿ H IS Cuvette is as follows: The CDI¿ H/S Cuvettes are intended for use with a CDI monitor during ca…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FDA Devices Low Oct 12, 2016

Siemens RAPIDPoint 400 Measurement Cartridge Siemens SMN numbers:10329756, 10341161

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color B2 60ml, art. no. 681056. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color C1 60ml, art. no. 681059. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Multix Fusion VA10 Product Usage: The Multix Fusion VA10 system is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Multi…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

RayStation 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.7, 5.0 and 4.3 (InverseArc 1.0) -- Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System RayStation is a software system…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Ingenuity Core 128 Model Number 728323 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to product cross-sectional images of the body by…

Philips Medical Systems
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

YSIO Max Product Usage: The Ysio Max is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Ysio Max enables radiographic a…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color A3 60ml, art. no. 681052. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Low Oct 12, 2016

Siemens RAPIDPoint 405 Measurement Cartridge Siemens SMN numbers: 10844812, 1028322, 10313971 , 10310469

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

VariaBreeze; Catalog number: 7300-0035-2. Podiatry: ablation, vaporization, incision, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue including matrix…

New Star Lasers, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Integra Lumbar Drainage Set, REF 910120A, Sterile EO, Rx only, primary packaged in a PVC blister sealed with Tyvek sheet and secondary packaged in to…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color C3 60ml, art. no. 681061. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

IgE Calibrator Series

Randox Laboratories Ltd.
CPSC Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Mamas & Papas Recalls Armadillo Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
NHTSA Critical Oct 12, 2016

FORD 2015-2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

FORD
NHTSA Critical Oct 12, 2016

LINCOLN 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

LINCOLN
CPSC Moderate Oct 11, 2016

Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
NHTSA Critical Oct 11, 2016

HYUNDAI 2015-2016: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

HYUNDAI
NHTSA Critical Oct 11, 2016

HONDA 2016: PARKING BRAKE

HONDA
NHTSA Critical Oct 11, 2016

NISSAN 2017: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NISSAN
NHTSA Critical Oct 7, 2016

HYUNDAI 2010-2016: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

HYUNDAI
CPSC Moderate Oct 6, 2016

Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
CPSC Moderate Oct 6, 2016

Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

Gleason Consumer Products Company, of Lincoln, Ill.
CPSC Moderate Oct 6, 2016

Summer Infant Recalls Infant Bath Tubs Due to Risk of Impact Injury and Drowning

Summer Infant, Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.
CPSC Moderate Oct 6, 2016

Wildhorn Outfitters Recalls to Repair Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Datafly Commerce LLC, d/b/a Wildhorn Outfitters, of Draper, Utah
NHTSA Critical Oct 6, 2016

SUBARU 2017: STEERING:COLUMN

SUBARU
FDA Food Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Federico's Mexican Cookies Excelente Variedad, Net Wt. 21oz, 10packs/case, UPC 9154450521.

Federico's Bakery
FDA Food Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Triana Family Brioche Donuts Bavarian Cream Net Wt. 0.75 LBS (340 g) 12 -24 Jabez St., Newark, NJ 07106 UPC 000260003995 packaged in a clear plas…

PAO DE MILHO III, LLC

Nearby Recall Years

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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 July 2026.