2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 28 of 159
2018 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,928 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2018. That represents about 7.59% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.7 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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 159 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 2018.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 13 critical, 36 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (24), CPSC (10), NHTSA (9), 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 2018 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Surgical Handpiece, Model: SGA-E2G Order Code: H184, Nakanishi Inc. The SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces are intended for surgical use. Typical usage includes dental implant use: drilling and tapping the maxilla and mandible.
Nakanishi Inc.
Smith+Nephew Orthopaedic Division LEGION A/P FEMORAL CUTTING BLOCK, SIZE 6 REF 71434411, QTY: (1) The LEGION AP Femoral Cutting Block is a reusable surgical instrument used to make bone cuts on the distal femur to prepare the bone to receive a LEGION femoral implant.
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Surgical Handpiece, Model: SGS-E2G Order Code: H185, Nakanishi Inc. The SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces are intended for surgical use. Typical usage includes dental implant use: drilling and tapping the maxilla and mandible.
Nakanishi Inc.
MyLab Seven, Model 6400
ESAOTE S.P.A.
GE Healthcare, Discovery 3.0T MR750, 5148810-2, 5373011-2, 5499460-2.
GE Medical Systems, LLC
CHS Custom Convenience Kit-SURGICAL GOWN, LARGE SET IN SLEEVES Product Number:1231-050L
Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Philips DigitalDiagnost software 4.1.x and 4.2.x, A Stationary X-ray System Models: 712027, 712028, 712029, 712031, 712032701032, 712033, 712224, 712225, 712226, 712227, 712228.
Philips Medical Systems Gmbh, DMC
O-arm 1000 2nd Edition Imaging System, BASE OARM Bl70000027100 SYSTEM lOOV, Model Number Bl70000027100 Product Usage: The O-arm Imaging System is a mobile x-ray system designed for 2D fluoroscopic and 3D imaging and is intended to be used where a physician benefits from 2D and 3D information of anatomic structures and objects with high x-ray attenuation such as bony anatomy and metallic objects. The 0-arm Imaging System is compatible with certain Image Guided Surgery Systems.
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton
O-arm 1000 2nd Edition Imaging System, BASE OARM Bl70000027230 SYSTEM 230V, Model Number Bl7000002 7230 Product Usage: The O-arm Imaging System is a mobile x-ray system designed for 2D fluoroscopic and 3D imaging and is intended to be used where a physician benefits from 2D and 3D information of anatomic structures and objects with high x-ray attenuation such as bony anatomy and metallic objects. The 0-arm Imaging System is compatible with certain Image Guided Surgery Systems.
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton
VirtuoSaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, Catalog Number: VSP550EX Product Usage: The VittuoSaph¿ Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System VSP550EX is indicated for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting, and is primarily indicated for patients undergoing endoscopic surge1y for arterial bypass. It is indicated for cutting tissue and controlling bleeding through coagulation, and for patients requit¿ing blunt dissection of tissue including dissection
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
BACT/ALERT VIRTUO system, A Unit, with Version R2.0 Firmware Product Usage: The BacT/ALERT VIRTU Microbial Detection System is an automated microbial test system capable of incubating, agitating, and continuously monitoring for the detection of aerobic, facultative, and anaerobic microorganism growth from blood and other normally sterile body fluids.
bioMerieux, Inc.
Disposable Accessory Kit, 4-Arm (Box of 5) individually sealed in poly-Tyvek pouches / Rx Sterile / to used exclusively on the Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci Si Robotic system / Distributed by Intuitive Surgical Product Usage: Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are intended to cover/wrap various surgical and/or nonsurgical instruments/equipment [e.g. robotic arms, microscopes, tables, x ray systems, light handles, etc]. They function as a physical barrier to prevent cross contamination between t
Ecolab Inc
Single-Use Biopsy Forceps, JUMBO ALLIGATOR,3.2mm, REF Catalog No. NBF13-01130230, UPN BF40180 (Pouch level) - BF40181(Case box level) BF40182 (Carton box level) - BF40183(Over shipper level), STERILE
Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.
O-arm 1000 2nd Edition Imaging System, OARM ASSY Bl70000027GER SYS PRODUCT GER, Model Number Bl70000027GER Product Usage: The O-arm Imaging System is a mobile x-ray system designed for 2D fluoroscopic and 3D imaging and is intended to be used where a physician benefits from 2D and 3D information of anatomic structures and objects with high x-ray attenuation such as bony anatomy and metallic objects. The 0-arm Imaging System is compatible with certain Image Guided Surgery Systems.
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton
CHS Custom Convenience Kit: 1231-110XL SURGICAL GOWN, NRF W. HAND TOWEL 1231-080XL GOWN, SURGICAL XXL 1231-150XL GOWN, SURGICAL XXL
Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Micro Surgery Handpiece SGA, Model SGA-E2S Order Code: H265, Manufactured by: Nakanishi Inc. The SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces are intended for surgical use. Typical usage includes dental implant use: drilling and tapping the maxilla and mandible.
Nakanishi Inc.
APTIO 9000 REFRIGERATED STORAGE MODULE
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
APTIO CENTRIFUGE MODULE
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
GE Healthcare, 3.0T 6 Channel Phased Array Flex Coil, M0050SS. Product Usage The 3.0T GE 6-Channel Phased Array Flex Coil is indicated for use on the order of the physician in conjunction with a 3.0T MRI scanner, as an accessory to produce 2D and 3D images.
GE Medical Systems, LLC
CHS Custom Convenience Kit-DR. NANDA CLOSING TRAY(CONMED HYFRECATOR SHARP) Product Number: B9-15934B
Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Altrix¿ Precision Temperature Management System Model: 8001Product Usage: The Altrix system is intended for circulating temperature controlled warm or cold water via patient contact thermal transfer devices for the application of regulating human body temperature in situations where a physician or clinician with prescription privileges determines that temperature therapy is necessary or desirable.
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
CHS Custom Convenience Kit-TUBING W. CONNECTOR Product Number:UNC-10884
Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.
(1)CHS Custom Convenience Kit-VAGINAL SPECULUM (SMALL) Product Number:D36-16267 (2) CHS Custom Convenience KitVAGINAL SPECULUM (LARGE) Product Code: D36-16269
Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.
CHS Custom Convenience Kit-FORMULA CAP (10'S Product Number: UNC-9538
Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.
CFMOTO Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co. Ltd, of China
Fantasia Accessories Recalls Slap Bracelets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Yumark Enterprises Corp/Yumark Pacific LTD., of China
KIA 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
KIA
SUZUKI 2010-2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUZUKI
Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc., Recalls Beef Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc.
Les Aliments O Sole Mio, Inc., Recalls Poultry Products Produced without Benefit of Inspection
VOLVO 2004-2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
VOLVO
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ
JEEP 2018: EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MAT
JEEP
JEEP 2018: EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MAT
JEEP
Red Square Foods, Inc., Recalls Frozen Not-Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Children's Toy Instrument Sets Recalled Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Made by Creative Sto and Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Creative Sto, of China
Suzanna's Kitchen, Inc., Recalls Poultry Products due to an Unapproved Substance
Suzanna's Kitchen Inc.
CB2 Recalls Pendant Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Haier America Recalls Top-Mount Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
i play Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Gogo Toys Co. LTD, of Taiwan
Pacific Cycle Recalls Adult Men's Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Tianjin Fuji-ta Bicycle Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Shadescapes Recalls Pool and Patio Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Umbrosa, of Belgium
Shimano Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
HKSM MACAO Commercial Offshore Ltd., of China
Waupaca Elevator Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Injury Hazard
Waupaca Elevator Company of Appleton, Wis.
BMW 2014-2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
BMW
KIA 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
KIA
TOYOTA 2017-2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TOYOTA
Recall Notification Report 104-2018 (Smoked Whole Chicken Products)
La Mexicana Mild Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Mild Salsa 16 oz. and 24 oz.
La Mexicana LLC
Sweet corn, Net weight 20 pounds, Marshalltown IA
Iowa Choice Harvest, LLC.
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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2018
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2018 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 September 2026.