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 14 critical, 32 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (23), FDA Food (14), CPSC (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.
Anastoclip AC 8cm 35 Clips (1 Each} Medium REF # 4000-06 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge conta…
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Dual Chamber Container fill with gravity/attached transfer sets, 250 mL / 1250 mL, 300 mL / 1700 mL, 500 mL / 2500 mL, 500 mL / 3500 mL
The Metrix Company
Gastroscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy …
Pentax Medical Company
AnastoCiip Universal Clip Remover (6 Pack} REF# e4001-00 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge cont…
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Molift Air 205, Molift Air 205 Propulsion, Molift Air IRC, Molift Air 205 IRC Propulsion, Molift Air 300, Molift Air 300 Propulsion, Molift Air 300 I…
Moller Vital
Proadvantage Mono Rapid Test Cassette, Catalog No. P080016 a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and selec…
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Instructions for Use (IFU) for Progesterone 3 Calibrator Set, repackaged as one set/package. The Instructions for Use (IFU) included in the pac…
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.
Syva¿ EMIT¿ 2000 Theophylline - Catalog # 4P019UL /SMN#10445324 is a homogeneous enzyme immunoassay intended for use in the quantitative analysis of …
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Duodenoscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy inclu…
Pentax Medical Company
Stanbio Rely Mono Rapid Test, Catalog No. 6200-010L and 6200-020L a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively an…
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Anasto AC Closure System and Anasto Universal Clip Remover- Anasto AC 8cm 25 Clips (1 Each} X-Large REF # 4000-08 The Anastoclip Clip applier…
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
GE Inspection Technologies, LP - Phoenix v|tome|x m240 cabinet x-ray systems. A microfocus CT system used primarily for 3D metrology and analysis.
GE Inspection Technologies, LP
Clearview MONO (Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma), Catalog No. 92401 a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and s…
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Container fill and transfer sets, 250 mL and 500 mL, . .
The Metrix Company
AnastoCiip Universal Clip Remover (1Each} REF# e4001-04 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge contai…
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Allegra X-5 rotor yoke, Catalog No. (Instruments) B30589 and B30590 (Rotor) B30593. Product Labeling: IFU B29071AA. Product Usage: For In Vitro D…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Dual Chamber Container fill and transfer sets, 250 mL / 1250 mL or 500 mL / 2500 mL
The Metrix Company
Endotine Transbleph 3.5 (CFD-080-0167)
MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
AnastoCiip Universal Clip Remover (1Each} REF# 4001-04 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge contai…
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Imagecast PACS with Centricity RIS-IC versions prior to 10.6 Update Package 18 Product Usage: is an image management system intended to be used by …
Ge Healthcare It
Avenir M¿ller Stem 4 Standard Avenir M¿ller Stem 6 Lateral Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented pro…
Zimmer Gmbh
Confocal GI Scope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy …
Pentax Medical Company
VITROS Chemistry Products Ca Slides, GEN 29, REF/Product Code 145 0261, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750009114 or 20758750009111, IVD -- Sales U…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
National Time Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled by Signal Communications Due to Failure to Alert Consumers; Sold Exclusively by National Time & Signa…
Signal Communications Corp., of Woburn, Mass.
Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard
Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill.
TOYOTA 2010-2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TOYOTA
SUBARU 2017: SUSPENSION
SUBARU
BYA Sports Recalls Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.
Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings
HYUNDAI 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
HYUNDAI
HYUNDAI 2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
HYUNDAI
John Deere Recalls High-Performance Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com
Oven Mitts Recalled by Loot Crate Due to Burn Hazard
Loot Crate, Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif., supplied by ICUP, Inc. of Cherry Hill, N.J.
STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
STUBAI ZMV GmbH, of Austria
MITSUBISHI 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MITSUBISHI
HC SUNFLOWER KERNEL 3 OZ. packaged in a clear plastic bag with attached green brown and yellow label that reads in part " Uncle Bucks Sunflower kerne…
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
Keebler Cookie Dough Minis, 150 ct., 2.5 oz.
Kellogg Company
Keebler Graham Crumbs, 160 oz. , 400 oz.
Kellogg Company
Keebler Animals Crackers; 10 ct., 2.4 oz.
Kellogg Company
Navitas Naturals Superfood Goji bar: Tangy berry, Acai, Nut Bar Net WT. 1.4 oz/40 G. Gluten free., non GMO. Ingredients: Organic roasted cashew…
Navitas, LLC.
Spicy Kimchi
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels Net WT 4 oz (113G) sealed in original plastic packaging and contained in Garden Fresh Foods, Cool Breeze Salad Ki…
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Cajun Hot Mix 6 OZ. packaged in clear plastic bags with sticker label. This product has multiple brands. All brands are under the same UPC 0525450026…
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
Bolthouse Farms Strawberry Protein Plus: 30 g protein per bottle + 21 vitamins & minerals. Packaged in 15.2 oz/450 mL item number: PPCN4BF6; 32…
Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc
HC SWEET N SALTY 3oz packaged in clear bags with attached brown, green, and yellow label that reads in part " Uncle Buck's Sweet N Salty trail mix" U…
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
Kimchi Guacamole Item Number 20185700000
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Frozen Organic Super Sweet White Corn, Organic by Nature, net wt. 5 lb. The UPC is 8 46358 00064 0. Frozen Organic Super Sweet White Corn, Organic…
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
Whole Foods Market Korean BBQ Sauce NET WT 12 OZ (340g) packaged in a glass bottle
Whole Foods Market
The sunflower kernels roasted and salted were packed in a 30 lbs. corrugated box with a poly liner with the following labeling: Roasted and Sal…
C.J. Dannemiller Company, Inc.
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 August 2026.