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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, 40 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (33), CPSC (7), FDA Food (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

FrameLink. The software application is sent in CD format with an IFU, wrapped in plastic with a label for shipping purposes. Product Usage: The…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Merge PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI. Intended to create and display two-dimensional and three-dime…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

ONLINE TDM Vancomycin 100 tests; ONLINE TDM Vancomycin 200 tests; Hitachi Vancomycin (Modular P); Hitachi Vancomycin (917, MOD P) The ONLINE TDM V…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Synergy Cranial S7. The software application is sent in CD format with an IFU, wrapped in plastic with a label for shipping purposes. Product Us…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Zimmer¿ Air Dermatome II Handpiece w/o Hose, item number 00-8851-001-01. The Zimmer Air Dermatome II handpiece and width plates are packaged insid…

Zimmer Surgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Merge HEMO software.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Zimmer¿ Air Dermatome II Width Plate, 1.5 inch. Part #00-8851-215-00. Width plate is packaged inside of a padded-foam corrugate box. A product l…

Zimmer Surgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Zimmer¿ Air Dermatome II Width Plate, 3 inch. Part #00-8851-203-00. Width plate is packaged inside of a padded-foam corrugate box. A product label i…

Zimmer Surgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

IntelliVue Patient Monitor Product Usage: The monitors are indicated for use by health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

AU5800 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. A98352 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient samples …

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Spirit Plus Bed, A-C Powered Hospital Bed

CHG Hospital Beds Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

AU480 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. B28624 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient samples (…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

V-TEK TWIST D 40X90MM 30MM Cann 12MM Rnd; The twist drill is used to drill holes into bones/tissues for foot, ankle and hand implant systems.

Zimmer Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

MultiDiagnost Eleva; x-ray system. Product Codes: 708032, 708036

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Zimmer¿ Air Dermatome II Handpiece, item number 00-8851-001-00. The Zimmer Air Dermatome II handpiece and width plates are packaged inside of a p…

Zimmer Surgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Zimmer¿ Air Dermatome II Width Plate, 4 inch. Part #00-8851-204-00. Width plate is packaged inside of a padded-foam corrugate box. A product label i…

Zimmer Surgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

EnVision FLEX+, Mouse, High pH (Link), Product No. K8002, K8004. Intended for use in immunohistochemistry together with Autostainer Link Instrumen…

Dako Denmark A/S

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Mentor MemoryGel Breast Implant; Indicated for females for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction.

Mentor Texas, LP.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Fusion ENT Application. The software application is sent in CD format with an IFU, wrapped in plastic with a label for shipping purposes. Produc…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Merge PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, Wisconsin. Merge PACS 6.0 is software intended to create and displ…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Zimmer¿ Air Dermatome II Width Plate, 1 in., item number 00-8851-201-00 . Width plates is packaged inside of a padded-foam corrugate box. A produ…

Zimmer Surgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

TWIST DR 25X95MM Cann 12MM Thd 30MM AO; The twist drill is used to drill holes into bones/tissues for foot, ankle and hand implant systems.

Zimmer Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

3T 16ch Flex SPEEDER Coil, Large, NeoCoil Part Number NC046200, Toshiba Medical Systems Model MJAJ-222A. The NeoCoil 3T 16ch Flex SPEEDER Coils are …

NeoCoil, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Synergy Spine. The software application is sent in CD format with an IFU, wrapped in plastic with a label for shipping purposes. Product Usage: …

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

TWIST D 28X150MM CBS 45 Cann 14 MM AO; The twist drill is used to drill holes into bones/tissues for foot, ankle and hand implant systems.

Zimmer Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

UroDiagnost; x-ray system. Product Code: 708033

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Total T4 Reagent Pack, REF/Product Code 874 4468, Unique Identifier No. 10758750005147, IVD --- Ortho-Clinical Diag…

ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS

FDA Devices Low Aug 10, 2016

SureStep Tray, with Add-a-Foley, COMPLETE CARE, Drainage Bag, and STATLOCK Stabilization The product is a urine collection system that includes a ST…

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

BK Medical ApS Ultrasound System Scanner bk2300 - Model #: bk3500 with software releases 1.2.0, 1.2.1 and 1.2.2. The system is intended for diagnos…

B-K Medical A/S

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Spirit Select Bed, A-C Powered Hospital Bed

CHG Hospital Beds Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

MACH AxiEM Cranial Treon. The software application is sent in CD format with an IFU, wrapped in plastic with a label for shipping purposes. Prod…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

MACH Cranial Treon. The software application is sent in CD format with an IFU, wrapped in plastic with a label for shipping purposes. Product Us…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2016

MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector; x-ray system. Product Codes: 708034, 708037, 708038.

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

CPSC Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Dennis East International Recalls Whiskey Glass and Stone Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

Dennis East International, LLC of Yarmouth Port, Mass.

CPSC Moderate Aug 10, 2016

Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury

Shocker Paintball, of Loyalhanna, Pa.

NHTSA Critical Aug 10, 2016

JEEP 2014-2016: SEATS

JEEP

NHTSA Critical Aug 10, 2016

CHRYSLER 2016: STEERING

CHRYSLER

CPSC Moderate Aug 9, 2016

Brown Jordan Services Recalls Swivel Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

JiangSu Sunnyland Furniture Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of China

CPSC Moderate Aug 9, 2016

Flos Recalls Pendant Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury

CPSC Moderate Aug 9, 2016

Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard

Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., of China

CPSC Moderate Aug 4, 2016

Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due To Risk of Magnet Ingestion by Children; Sold Exclusively at Frontgate (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Aug 4, 2016

John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

NHTSA Critical Aug 4, 2016

CHEVROLET,GMC 2013: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

CHEVROLET,GMC

FDA Food Critical Aug 3, 2016

Organic Butternut Squash, Brand Columbia River Organics, Net Wt 10 oz, UPC 5711000141 Organic Butternut Squash, Brand Organic by Nature, Net Wt 16 o…

CRF Frozen Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 3, 2016

Organic Peaches, Brand Columbia River Organics, Net Wt 10 oz, UPC 5711000129 Sliced Peaches, Brand O Organic, Net Wt 10 oz, UPC 7989340650

CRF Frozen Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 3, 2016

Organic Peas & Pearl Onions, brand Columbia River Organics, frozen, net wt. 10oz. UPC 5711000113 The ingredients statement declares: Peas and Pear…

CRF Frozen Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Rold Gold Tiny Twists 1 oz., 2 oz., 16 oz., and 20 1/2 oz.; Rold Gold Original Pretzel Thins 4 oz. and 16 oz.; Rold Gold Sticks 16 oz. packaged in fl…

Frito-Lay, Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 3, 2016

Organic Steamers Roasted Red Potato & Vegetable Medley, brand Bybee Foods, frozen, net wt.12oz. UPC 4635800041 Roasted Red Potatoes and Vegetable …

CRF Frozen Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 3, 2016

Supreme Stir-Fry Sensation, brand VIP, frozen, net wt. 14oz. UPC 7007705027 The ingredients statement declares: Broccoli, Carrots, Peas, Soybeans,…

CRF Frozen Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 3, 2016

MaraNatha¿ All Natural Sunflower Seed Butter, NET WT 12 OZ (340g)., UPC 0 51651-09367 5

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. - Worldwide HQ

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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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 August 2026.