2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 40 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 6 critical, 43 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (36), CPSC (8), NHTSA (5), 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.
Allura Xper F010 DR Table, System Code 722014 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, Non-vascular interventions
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5627, 7500 cpm, packaged in sterile pouches, 6/shipper.
Bausch & Lomb Inc
Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5626, 7500 cpm, packaged in sterile pouches, 6/shipper.
Bausch & Lomb Inc
da Vinci Si/X/Xi Surgical System Redundant Medical Grade Power Supply (RMGPS) Units The da Vinci System consists of a Surgeon Console, a Patient Cart, and a Vision Cart and is used with an endoscope, da Vinci EndoWrist instruments, and accessories to perform minimally invasive surgery. All three components must be powered on for the system to be functional.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Cesar Powerpack-Visub(V3000), System Code 72243 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, Non-vascular interventions
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 23 ga. Combined Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5523WV (containing the Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5627), packaged in sterile trays, 6 trays/shipper.
Bausch & Lomb Inc
Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 20 ga. Posterior Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5420M (containing the Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5626), packaged in sterile trays, 6 trays/shipper.
Bausch & Lomb Inc
Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 25 ga. Combined Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5525WV (containing the Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5628), packaged in sterile trays, 6 trays/shipper.
Bausch & Lomb Inc
Allura Xper F020 DR Table, System Code 722023 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, Non-vascular interventions
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Allura Xper F020 Biplane DR Table, System Code 722020 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, Non-vascular interventions
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5628, 7500 cpm, packaged in sterile pouches, 6/shipper.
Bausch & Lomb Inc
Vanguard 360 Revision Knee System 63x 10mm Universal Tibial Block Augment, Model Number 185221 Intended for use in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 25 ga. Combined Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5525MV (containing the Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5628), packaged in sterile trays, 6 trays/shipper.
Bausch & Lomb Inc
ESSENTIO Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
Medtronic DxTerity(TM) TRA 5F, Diagnostic Catheter, REF U5TRAN35
Medtronic Vascular
Terumo 220/240V AC, Advanced Perfusion System Platform (APS) for use in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Catalog Number 801764
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
ddR Formula B X-ray System, ddR Formula B Product Usage: X-ray system used for imaging
Swissray Medical
Cesar-DMCP-Visub(HM2000/3000), System Code 72239 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, Non-vascular interventions
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
AlluraXperFOlO/lO, System Code 722005 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, Non-vascular interventions
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Biomet Sports Medii cine Juggerknot Long Flex Drill Bit with Sleeve Nitinol intended to be used for soft tissue to bone fixation with indications for use in: Shoulder, Foot and Ankle, Knee, Hand and Wrist and Hip repair.Stainless Steel, Sterile Item Number: 110016992
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 25 ga. Posterior Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5425MV (containing the Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5628), packaged in sterile trays, 6 trays/shipper.
Bausch & Lomb Inc
Visualase Thermal Therapy System, Software: Visualase Software versions 3.1.1 - 3.2, Product #: 9735542
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
HipLOC Hip Fracture Fixation System-Hiploc System 135¿ Plate 38 mm Barrel 4 Hole Plate Item Number: 2110-135-004 Product Usage: The HipLOC Compression Hip Screw may be used primarily for fixation of bone fractures. Specific indications include open reduction and internal fixation of a wide variety of fractures of the proximal femur: intracapsular fractures, intertrochanteric fractures and subtrochanteric fractures
Biomet UK Ltd.
Zimmer Natural Nail Tibial Nail - Yellow 8.3mm, Model Number 47249534008 Product Usage - The Zimmer Natural Nail System is intended for temporary fracture fixation and stabilization of the bone. Indications for the Tibial nails include the following in the tibia: Compound and simple shaft fractures Proximal, metaphyseal and distal shaft fractures Segmental fractures Comminuted fractures Fractures involving osteopenic and osteoporotic bone Pathological fractures Fractures with bo
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 23 ga. Combined Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5523MV (containing the Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5627), packaged in sterile trays, 6 trays/shipper.
Bausch & Lomb Inc
INTEGRIS Allura 15-12 (biplane), System Code 722044 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, Non-vascular interventions
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
INTEGRIS Allura 9 F FDXD, System Code 722497 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, Non-vascular interventions
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Terumo 100/120V AC, Advanced Perfusion System Platform (APS) for use in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Catalog Number 801763
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
AIIuraXperFDlO, System Code 722010 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, Non-vascular interventions
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Model 3300 LATITUDE(TM) Programming System Product Usage - The Boston Scientific LATITUDE Programming System is intended for use in hospital and clinical environments to communicate with Boston Scientific implantable systems. The software in use controls all communication functions for the Pulse Generator (PG). Detailed software applications instructions can be found in the associated product literature for the PG being interrogated.
Boston Scientific Corporation
VISIONIST X4 CRT-P (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker)
Boston Scientific Corporation
Allura Xper FD2O Biplane, System Code 722008 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, Non-vascular interventions
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Durex Real Feel Polyisoprene Condoms, 10 count and 24 count, SKU Numbers 02340-89456-14 and 02340-89457-00 Product Usage: The Durex Synthetic polyisoprene male condom is used for contraception and for prophylactic purposes (to help prevent pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted disease).
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Allura Xper F010, System Code 722003 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, Non-vascular interventions
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
The Shockwave S4 IVL Catheters are intended for lithotripsy-enhanced balloon dilatation of lesions, including calcified lesions, in the peripheral vasculature, including the iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries. Shockwave S4, Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy Catheter, CE 0086, STERILE R, Manufacturer: Shockwave Medical, Inc. 48501 Warm Springs Blvd. Ste. 108, Fremont, CA 94539
Shockwave Medical, Inc.
Medtronic Clip Gun Magazines are packaged in individually sealed pouches and distributed in boxes containing 5 individually pouched Clip Gun Magazine. REF CM8902, Medtronic Clip Gun Magazine, Rx only, CE 0344, STERILE EO, Rx only, Single Use
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard
Gardex, of India
Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars, Personal Transportation and Specialty Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga.
Johnston County Hams Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
AAA Innovations Recalls Promotional Cooler/Grills Due to Fire Hazard
UberScientific Recalls Topical Anesthetic Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
UberScientific LLC, of Kissimmee, Fla.
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2018: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
MERCEDES-BENZ
Boy Story Recalls Action Dolls Due to Choking Hazard
Mentor International Corp. of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
BMW 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR
BMW
JEEP 2018-2019: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
JEEP
IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland
Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard
Life Fitness, of Rosemont, Ill.
TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash Hazard
Forever Machine Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taichung, Taiwan
HONDA 2019: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
HONDA
HONDA 2017-2018: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
HONDA
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.