2018 Recalls
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2018 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,355 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2018. That represents about 7.57% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 17.4 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 128 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 10 critical, 39 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 21 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 38 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), NHTSA (12), FDA Drug (2), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets, USP 10/320 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 0378-17…
Mylan Laboratories Limited, (Nashik FDF)
Westminster Irbesartan Tablets, USP 150 mg Rx Only Manufactured by: ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hauppauge, NY 11788 Manufactured for: Westminster P…
Westminster Pharmaceuticals Llc
Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-200-0.22NA-SMA905-Extension Sleeve Silver-Sterile ETO-ForTec Fiber SU-200-TRUE-RT Label Smartscope packaging. T…
Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH
Hemoglobin A1c Control, Part no. 220232 for use as quality control material to monitor the precision of laboratory testing procedures for HbA1c quant…
Tosoh Bioscience Inc
SonoSite FUJIFILM Needle Guide Bracket, REF number P06013-08, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers. Mfg for:
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
PROCARE B20 Patient Monitor, V1; and B20 Patient Monitor, V2. The PROCARE Monitor B20 is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring …
GE Healthcare, LLC
Binding Site Human IgM Kit (for SPAPLUS), REF: NK012.S The device consists of reaction buffer, sheep anti-IgM antiserum, six calibrators and two c…
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Porous Stem, Item No. 150394
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-272-RT-0.22NA-SMA905- Slim Extension Sleeve Silver-Sterile ETO- Private label: SU-200-RT SmartScope Packaging. Th…
Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH
Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-365-RT-0.22NA-SMA905-Extension Sleeve Silver-Sterile ETO- Private label: SU-365-RT SmartScope Packaging. The L…
Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH
Discovery NM/CT 670 DR, model 5376204-70-56 intended for use in detecting, localizing, diagnosing of diseases and organ function for the evaluation …
GE Healthcare, LLC
Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-940-RT-0.22NA-SMA905-Extension Sleeve Silver-Sterile ETO-Private label: SU-1000-RT SmartScope Packaging. The Las…
Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH
CIVCO Sales Demo Kit, REF DEMOGPGUIDE, for use by CIVCO and customer sales representatives.
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
Tritanium Posterior Lumbar (PL) cage intervertebral body fusion implant. Intended for an open, less invasive, and minimally invasive PLIF or TLIF su…
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
CIVCO Biopsy Bracket, REF P03122-07, Reusable non-sterile single-angle bracket for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers.
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
Medtronic HeartWare Ventricular Assist HVAD System Battery Charger Model 1600US - Product Usage: The HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) is in…
Heartware, Inc.
SonoSite Needle Guide Bracket, REF numbers P06013-06 and P06013-07, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers.
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
UroLift System REF Catalog Number: UL400-4 Tray Contents: UroLift System with Handle Release Tool STERILE R CE 0050 Manufactured By: neotract
Neotract Inc
ARJOHUNTLEIGH GETINGE GROUP Flites Passive Clip Sling - Product Usage: The Arjo Passive Clip Sling is a product intended for assisted transfer of p…
ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA Sp. z.o.o.
St. Jude Medical InfinityTM DBS System 8CH Directional Lead, 30 cm, 0.5 REF 6170 - STERILE EO Rx ONLY CE 0086 0123 St. Jude Medical Plano, TX S…
St. Jude Medical, Inc.
B20i Patient Monitor and B20i V2 Patient Monitor. The device is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to …
GE Healthcare, LLC
AIA-2000 Analyzer, Product code 022100, 022100R, 022101, 022101R The AIA-2000 analyzer and AIA-900 analyzer are capable of performing three metho…
Tosoh Bioscience Inc
Xcela Power Injectable PICC with PASV (XCELA PASV 4F SL 55CM Catheter Kit CE PG), Cat no. 55-711
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
B40i Patient Monitor and B40i Patient Monitor V3 The device is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to g…
GE Healthcare, LLC
CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF 674-057, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with SonoSite L25 series tranducers, Rx.
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF 674-039, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile needle guides (1cm, 1.5cm, 2cm depths) with (10.2 x 147cm) CIV…
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
GE LOGIQ E10 Ultrasound System, Model #530000E10. The device is intended for use by a qualified physician for ultrasound evaluation of Fetal/Obste…
GE Healthcare, LLC
Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-550-RT-0.22NA-SMA905-Extension Sleeve Silver-Sterile ETO-Private label: SU-550-RT SmartScope Packaging. The Lase…
Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH
CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF numbers P12922-01 and P12922-02, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile (1cm, 1.5cm, 2cm depths) needle guides…
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
SonoSite L25 Bracket Kit containing 1 Reusable non-sterile bracket, REF numbers P03122-01, P03122-02, P03122-03, P03122-04, and P03122-05, Mfg for:…
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF 674-037, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile needle guides (1.5cm, 2.5cm, 3.5cm, 4.5 depths) with (10.2 x 1…
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
PROCARE B40 Patient Monitor, V1; and B40 Patient Monitor, V2, V2.1, and V3. The PROCARE Monitor B40 is a portable multiparameter unit to be used f…
GE Healthcare, LLC
Cascade Abrazo c-ACT-LR Test Card IVD FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE Store at 2 to 8 C HELENA LABORATORIES 003366 12/13(2) FOR EXPORT ONLY Th…
Helena Laboratories, Inc.
AIA-900Analyzer, Product code 022930, 022930R The AIA-2000 analyzer and AIA-900 analyzer are capable of performing three methods of immunoassay: a…
Tosoh Bioscience Inc
Discovery NM/CT 670 Pro, model 5376204-70-54
GE Healthcare, LLC
BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV, ( RS 5F DL BIOFLO PASV - MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SYSTEM (LTP) PG) Cat. no. 60M183481
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard
Women's Iron Complete Supplements Recalled by GNC Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Nutra Manufacturing, Inc., of Greenville, S.C. (a GNC Company)
BMW 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW
NISSAN 2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
NISSAN
NISSAN 2015-2017: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
NISSAN
FREIGHTLINER 2017-2019: STEERING
FREIGHTLINER
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: PARKING BRAKE
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ
KIA 2011-2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
KIA
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
MERCEDES-BENZ
FREIGHTLINER 2018-2019: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER
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 2018
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.