2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 5 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 19 critical, 31 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 30 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (21), NHTSA (20), CPSC (7), 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.
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 (5), (10.2 x 147cm) CIV-Flex covers (5) for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers, 21 GAUGE, Rx.
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: SonoSite, Inc., Bothell, WA.
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 147cm) CIV-Flex cover for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers, 18 GAUGE, Rx.
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 for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and during intra-hospital transport.
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 The Cascade Abrazo c-ACT-LR test cards are activated clotting time tests to be used with the Cascade Abrazo analyzer and are intended to monitor the effect of low to moderate heparin on coagulation in fresh whole blood.
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: an immunoenzymetric (IEMA) or sandwich immunoassay, a competitive binding (EIA) immunoassay, and a two-step immunoenzymetric immunoassay.
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.)
B105/125 Patient Monitor. The device is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and during intra-hospital transport.
GE Healthcare, LLC
CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF 674-038, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile needle guide (1cm, 1.5cm, 2cm depths) with (10.2 x 147cm) CIV-Flex cover for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers, 21 GAUGE, Rx. The firm name on the label is CIVCO, Kalona, IA..
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
Comprehensive Mini Stem, Item No. 113631:
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Model Nos. 865350, 865351, 865352, 867146 - Product Usage: Indicated for use by health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters of patients. Intended for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adults and pediatrics in hospital environments and during transport inside hospitals.
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF P03122-06, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with SonoSite L25/L25e transducers, Mfg by: CIVCO, Kalona, IA.
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tube 10 Fr/Ch (3.3 mm) x 36" (91 cm), Product Code 8888264911 Product Usage: The Salem Sump Tubes are intended for decompression and drainage of stomach contents following injury, illness, or surgery in patients with intestinal obstruction, and to prevent the distention of the stomach.
COVIDIEN LLC
CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF numbers M001457100, P06013-10, and P03122-08, reusable non-sterile single-angle bracket for use with SonoSite L25 series tranducers, RX. The firm name on the label is CIVCO, Kalona, IA.
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF numbers P12920-01 and P12920-02, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile (1.5cm, 2.5cm, 3.5cm, 4.5cm depths) needle guides (5), (10.2 x 147cm) CIV-Flex covers ((5) for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers, 18 GAUGE, Rx.
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
AIA-900 Automated Immunoassay Analyzer performs three methods of immunoassay: an immunoenzymetric (IEMA) or sandwich immunoassay, a competitive binding (EIA) immunoassay, and a two-step immunoenzymetric immunoassay.
Tosoh Bioscience Inc
Discovery NM/CT 670 ES, model 5376204-70-57
GE Healthcare, LLC
CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF numbers P12924-01 and P12924-02, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile (1cm, 1.5cm, 2cm depths) needle guides (5), (10.2 x 147cm) CIV-Flex covers (5) for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers, 22 GAUGE, Rx.
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF 674-057-10, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. L25 series tranducers, Rx.
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
HeartStart MRx, Rechargeable Li-Ion (lithium ion battery), REF: M3538A, which is a component of HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators.
Philips North America LLC
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,WESTERN STAR 2017-2019: STEERING
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR
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
VOLKSWAGEN 2015-2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
VOLKSWAGEN
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR 2018-2019: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR
TOYOTA 2019: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TOYOTA
TOYOTA 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TOYOTA
CADILLAC 2019: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
CADILLAC
PORSCHE 2017-2018: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
PORSCHE
TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Forever Machine Industrial Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (frame)
The Children's Place Recalls Infant Snowsuits Due to Choking Hazard
FORD 2015-2019: ENGINE
FORD
Russ Davis Wholesale, Inc. Recalls Chicken Wrap Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Russ Davis Wholesale, Inc.
AUDI 2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT
AUDI
Mannarich Food, Inc. Recalls Siluriformes Products Produced without Benefit of Import Inspection
HYUNDAI 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HYUNDAI
Lotus Foods Recalls Ramen Noodle Soup Cups Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The Company Store Recalls Children's Robes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards (Recall Alert)
TJX Recalls Drawer Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods Stores
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.