2016 Recalls
6,806 recalls · Page 95 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, 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 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 11 critical, 39 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (31), FDA Drug (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.
Repaskin 50 (octocrylene 7%, titanium oxide 2%) Facial Sunscreen gel cream, Broad Spectrum SPF 50, 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) tube, over the counter, Manufact…
Sesderma, SL
Salises Facial Moisturizing Acne Treatment Gel, (salicylic acid 1.5%), 1.7 fl. oz (50 mL) bottle, over the counter, Manufactured by Sesderma S.L., Va…
Sesderma, SL
Brevibloc DOUBLE STRENGTH Premixed Injection, Esmolol Hydrochloride in Sodium Chloride, 2000mg/100mL (20 mg/mL), 100 mL, Rx only, Manufactured by Bax…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Repaskin 30 (octacrylene 4%, oxybenzone 3%, octisalate 3%, octinoxate 3% Avobenzone 3%) Body Lotion Sunscreen gel cream, Broad Spectrum SPF 30, 6.8 f…
Sesderma, SL
Screenses Color Sunscreen Tinted facial make-up compact, Broad Spectrum SPF 50, Brown, 0.35 oz (10 g), Manufactured by Sesderma S.L., Valencia, Spain…
Sesderma, SL
Repaskin 30 (octacrylene 4%, oxybenzone 3%, octisalate 3%, octinoxate 3% Avobenzone 3%) Facial Sunscreen gel cream, Broad Spectrum SPF 30, 1.7 fl oz …
Sesderma, SL
Dryses Aluminum Chlorohydrate Deodorant for Women, Roll-on, 2.5 fl oz (75 mL) bottle, over the counter, Manufactured by Sesderma S.L., Valencia, Spai…
Sesderma, SL
Vitek 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Test Cards (AST-P640 REF 418579), 20 cards/kit. Product Usage: The VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility C…
Biomerieux Inc
Ellipse ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) Model CD2411-36Q, CD2411-36C, CD1411-36Q, CD1411-36C Product Usage: Ellipse ICD devices are …
St Jude Medical Inc.
Dimension Vista Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Flex reagent cartridge The BUN method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Dimension Assays: Triglycerides (TGL)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Distal Femoral Replacement (patient specific, custom made orthopedic implant device). PIN 19960
Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd.
ADVIA CHEMISTRY GLUCOSE OXIDASE ASSAY AND ADVIA Chemistry Glucose & Concentrated Glucose Oxidase Assay and ADVIA Chemistry Glucose.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Dimension clinical chemistry system, Sirolimus (SIRO) Flex reagent cartridge (DF306 SMN 10464331) Lot EB6064, Open Well Instability The SIRO metho…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 2.5 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2753-FC. Product Usage: The FlowCOUPLER Device is a single use, impla…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Dimension Assays: ENZYMATIC CREATININE
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Given Imaging Bravo¿ pH capsule delivery device, 5-pack. In-Vitro Diagnostic for pH monitoring of gastric reflux Item Number: FGS-0312 The Bravo…
Covidien LLC
Battery Pack Used with the Capnostream"20 and Capnostream"20p Patient Monitor, Battery Packs Model Number - 016400, 010520. Battery Pack used with t…
Medtronic
Vitek 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Test Cards (AST-P645 REF 419602), 20 cards/kit. Product Usage: The VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Car…
Biomerieux Inc
Vitek 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Test Cards (AST-P639 REF 418662), 20 cards/kit. Product Usage: The VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Ca…
Biomerieux Inc
Dimension Assays: Direct HDL Cholesterol (AHDL)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
CinchLock SS Knotless Anchor with Inserter; Model number CAT02462; Orthopedic: The Pivot CinchLock SS Knotless Anchor (CAT02462) and Pivot Cinc…
Stryker Corporation
Atlas Spine Torque Limiting Handle 6N-m, P/N 70089 Model # ITN-001-000 Used to rotate implant into position
Atlas Spine, Inc.
Direct Drive Clip Applier CA090, indicated for ligation of tubular structures or vessels in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures. Distrib…
Applied Medical Resources Corp
Dimension Vista Assays: Triglycerides (TRIG)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Ascom Mobile Monitoring Gateway (versions 4.1.1 and 4.2.0) and Ascom Unite Connect for Nurse Call (version 2.2.0).
Ascom US, INC.
Vitek 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Test Cards (AST-P644 REF 418673), 20 cards/kit. Product Usage: The VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Car…
Biomerieux Inc
Vitek 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Test Cards (AST-P642 REF 418604), 20 cards/kit. Product Usage: The VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Car…
Biomerieux Inc
ADVIA CHEMISTRY TRIGLYCERIDES_2 (TRIG_2) REAGENT & ADVIA CHEMISTRY TRIGLYCERIDES_2 Concentrated (TRIG_c) REAGENT
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 2.0 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2752-FC Product Usage: The FlowCOUPLER Device is a single use, implan…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 3.0 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2754-FC Product Usage: The FlowCOUPLER Device is a single use, implan…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Given Imaging Bravo¿¿ pH capsule delivery device, 1-pack. In- Vitor Diagnostic for pH monitoring of gastric reflux Item Number: FGS-0313 The Bra…
Covidien LLC
Dimension Vista Assays: Direct HDL Cholesterol (AHDL)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Dimension Vista Assays: Uric Acid (URCA)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Advia Chemistry Assay: Direct HDL Cholesterol (D-HDL)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
NovaPACS Diagnostic Viewer versions 8.3.7, 8.4.2, 8.4.3, and 8.4.4. Novarad Corporation
Novarad Corporation
Advia Chemistry Assay: Uric Acid and Uric Acid, concentrated
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 3.5 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2755-FC Product Usage: The FlowCOUPLER Device is a single use, implanta…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
phil&teds Recalls Dash Strollers Due to Risk of Injury
phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo.
Pacific Cycle Recalls Infant Bicycle Helmets Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
Target Recalls Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard
KIA 2013: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
KIA
BMW 2011: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
BMW
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MERCEDES-BENZ
FIAT 2013-2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
FIAT
FIAT 2012-2016: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FIAT
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2016: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CHRYSLER,DODGE
Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Pacifier Holders Due to Choking Hazard
Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Torrance, Calif.
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
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.