2016 Recalls
6,806 recalls · Page 67 of 137
2016 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,806 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.11% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 18.6 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 137 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 3 critical, 47 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 21 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (25), FDA Drug (15), CPSC (7), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
2.5 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.15% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Bactroban Ointment, (Mupirocin Ointment 2%), 22 gram tube, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Made in England, NDC 0029-152…
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC
20 mcg/mL HYDROmorphone HCl and 0.075% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Cod…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
10 mcg/mL HYDROmorphone HCl and 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 250 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Cod…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
0.03% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in Sodium Chloride 0.9%, 250 mL Medical Cassette Reservoir, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LL…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Bactroban Nasal, (Mupirocin Calcium Ointment 2%), 1 gram Single Use Tubes, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, NDC 0029-1526-…
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC
Bactroban Cream, (Mupirocin Calcium Cream 2%), 30 gram tube, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Made in England, NDC 0029-15…
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC
1 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 150 mL in 150 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code …
Pharmedium Services, LLC
5 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.075% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 250 mL in 250 mL Hospira LifeCare Bag, Service Code…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
6.66 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 15 mL in 20 mL BD Syringe, Service Code 2T6993Rx…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.15% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 200 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code …
Pharmedium Services, LLC
10 mcg/mL HYDROmorphone HCl and 0.1% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Yellow Smiths Medical Cassette (st…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.167% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 200 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code …
Pharmedium Services, LLC
4 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.0625% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Hospira LifeCare Bag, Service Cod…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 100 mL in 100 mL Hospira LifeCare Bag Service Code 2H8194 (NDC 61553-194-52 ), 25…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Anspach G1 High Speed Electric Handpiece Air Cooled (eG1A) Use for cutting and shaping bone including bones of the cranium and spine.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
T095-120 IV Set with 1.2 Micron Filter. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from a cont…
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
The pump (with cushioning foam inserts) is packaged in a single pump box. Four pump boxes are placed in an over-shipper for distribution.
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
Sarns TCM; The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exchangers used in an …
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Dimension Vista¿ Homocysteine Flex Reagent Cartridge (HCYS), Device Listing No.: D017878 is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measure…
CSL Behring GmbH
2.3MM Tapered Router, Product Number 5407-FA2-023 A router is a cutting accessory used in the following medical applications: Neuro; Spine; Ear, No…
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
T100-022WF, IV Set with 2 Y-Sites, 0.22 micron filter, Back Check Valve, & FP Clip. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product U…
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
T105-000WC IV Set w/2 Y-Sites, BC Vlv & Filter Cap. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids…
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
The pump (with cushioning foam inserts) is packaged in a single pump box. Four pump boxes are placed in an over-shipper for distribution.
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
T090-000 90" 20 Drop IV Admin Set. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from a container…
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
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Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Convenience Kits from Centurion that contain a Medtronic/Covidien Light Glove ED SUTURE KIT VAGINAL DELIVERY TRAY ENDOSCOPY TRAY MINOR BASIN SET…
Centurion Medical Products Corporation
Preamendments device-Sarns Dual Cooler-Heater. The Sarns Dual Cooler-Heater is a self-contained unit for supplying cold and warm water to heat …
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
T100-000WF, IV Set with Upper Y-Site, Lower Y-Site, Back Check Valve, and Free Flow Clip. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Pro…
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
Smith and Nephew TWINFIX QUICK-T Knot Pusher Suture Cutter; Part Number: 7209417, for arthroscopic use.
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
T100-022F with 0.22 micron filter and FP Clip. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from…
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
Depuy Synthes Trauma- Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced (TFNA) Blade/Screw Guide Sleeve, Surgical Instrument Part Number ID 03.037.017, Class I ex…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
T100-120F with 1.2 micron filter and FP Clip. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from …
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
BD Trucount Tubes: Catalog number: 340334 Hematology: BD Trucount tubes are used for determining absolute counts of leucocytes in blood.
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences
Replace Select Tapered TiU NP 3.5x11.5mm, Article No. 36105 Replace Select Tapered implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgica…
Nobel Biocare Usa Llc
Angiographic Injector and Syringe, MEDRAD MRXperion MR Injection System, MEDRAD MRXperion Sterile Disposable MRI Kit Usage: The MEDRAD MRXperion …
Bayer Healthcare
HX2" Temperature Management Systems; The Terumo¿ HX2" Temperature Management System provides temperature control of two independent water circuit…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
T090-000W 90" 20 Drop IV Admin Set w/2 Needlefree Y-Sites Back Check Valve. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: U…
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
T100-000VF, IV Set with Lower Y Site and Free Flow Clip. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer f…
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
T030-000 -30" 20 Drop IV Admin Secondary Set. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from …
WalkMed Infusion, LLC
Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Novel Laboratories Recalls Zolpidem Tartrate Blister Packs Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Novel Laboratories, of Somerset, N.J.
Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled by Electrolux Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Inovonics Recalls Pendants, Universal Transmitters and Receivers Due to Alarm Failure (Recall Alert)
Inovonics, of Louisville, Colo.
Smocked Threads by Cecil & Lou Recalls Children's Nightgowns Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
INTERNATIONAL 2014-2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
INTERNATIONAL
MINI 2016-2017: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
MINI
MITSUBISHI 2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
MITSUBISHI
Crosman Recalls Crossbow Rope Cocking Devices Due to Injury Hazard
Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Post Moderne Tech Corp., of Taiwan
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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2016
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.