2018 Recalls

Reviewed byPlainRecalls Editorial, Product Recalls Editorial Team · June 8, 2026

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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 6 critical, 38 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (31), CPSC (8), NHTSA (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 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.

2018 Recalls

2018 Recall Year Insight

1) Drainer Centesis Catheter, Sterile EO, Rx Only, Catalog #: a) DRC-001-05, b) DRC-001-06, c) DRC-001-15, 2) Centeze Centesis Catheter, Steril…

Merge Unity software, formerly known as DR Systems Unity PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI. Merge Unity i…

Discovery MI Digital Ready

Centeze Centesis Catheter, Catalog #: a) DRC-006-05, b) DRC-006-15,

MAYFIELD INFINITY XR2 BASE UNIT, Part Number A2079 The MAYFIELD¿ Infinity XR2 Base Unit is intended to be used to support a patient during diagno…

Tearaway Introducers, Catalog #: a) BNS-000-07, b) BNS-000-10; c) DIL-015-50; d) DSS-005-11; e) DSS-005-12; f) DSS-006-045; g) DSS-007-05; h) D…

SOMATOM Emotion 6 (Model 10165888)

Discovery IQ 2.0 20cm, 4 ring, Model Number 5432539-22

Elite HV Introducer, Catalog #: a) CLI-200-26; b) CLI-210-16; c) CLI-212-07; d) KCL-212-055

Optima CT 520

Optima CT 540

Nicolet¿ Ambulatory EEG

Diamedix Is-Mumps IgG Enzyme Immunoassay Test Kit for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Catalog No. 720-540

Diamedix Is-EBV-EA-D IgG Enzyme Immunoassay Test Kit for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Catalog No. 720-640

1) TVS LPA, Sterile EO, Rx Only, Catalog #: a) KIT-071-01; b) KIT-071-03; c) KIT-071-10; d) KIT-071-11; 2) Enhance Transcarotid/Peripheral Access…

1) ELITE HV, Hemostasis Valve Introducer System, Sterile EO, Rx Only, Catalog #: a) BCL-100-04; b) BCL-100-05; c) BCL-100-06; d) BCL-500-36; 2) E…

SOMATOM Perspective 16 (Model 10891666)

SOMATOM Perspective (Model 10495568)

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36" 90 cm Undyed GS-21, Product Number CL-955

SOMATOM Scope Power (Model 10967888)

MicroScan Pos Combo Panel Type 43, Catalog number B1017-217for use in determining antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the spe…

Revolution CT 160 1.5D STD WAUK

ENVOY 500 ISE CALIBRATOR KIT, reference 55117 (contained 6 x 20 mL Calibrator High level and 6 x 20 mL Calibrator Low level). Model/Catalog Number: …

EZ1 DSP Virus Kit (48), IVD, REF 62724 intended for in vitro diagnostic use.

MAYFIELD INFINITY XR2 LOW PROFILE BASE UNIT, Part Number A2079A The MAYFIELD¿ Infinity XR2 Base Unit is intended to be used to support a patient …

VIDAS LH, Reference Numbers 30406 and 30406-01. Poduct Usage: VIDAS LH is an automated quantitative test for use on the VIDAS family instruments …

BD FACS Universal Loader (Optional) to the BD FACSLyric Clinical System, Model 662879 (Universal Loader), Rx Only. The firm name on the label is Bec…

SOMATOM Spirit(Model 10045692 )

Discovery MI, labeled as Discovery DMI 15 cm 3 ring, and Discovery DMI 20cm 4 ring

Zimmer Dermatone AN, Model No. 88710100

Discovery RT labeled as: a. MID BJG; b. HVY BJG

Bobcat Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due To Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Polaris Recalls Gravely Utility Vehicles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

FREIGHTLINER 2018-2019: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

NEMO Equipment Recalls Stargaze Recliner Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

HONDA 2017-2018: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Miller Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standard; Explosion and Burn Hazards

Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Zebra Technologies Expands Recall of Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard

CHEVROLET,GMC 2018: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Prinova brand Product - Reginator NV (41825) 25 Kgs Fiber carton double layer polyethylene bag as liner

Consumer Packaging: WELLSLEY FARM WILD CAUGHT MAHI-MAHI LOINS, UPC: 8 88670 00983 3, plastic 2lb retail bag, Keep Frozen. Master Carton: BJ s Who…

HEB Creamy Creations Vanilla Chocolate Cup 3 oz packaged in a 12 count plastic bag - (6-3oz. Chocolate Ice Cream cups and 6-3oz. Vanilla Ice Cream cu…

Prinova brand Product - MRI Amintoten Strawberry Powder 25 Kgs Fiber carton double layer polyethylene bag as liner

Sweet Serenity Caramel Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies, with caramel flavored chips; NET WT; 2 oz. UPC: 0 31535 59962 2 Manufactured by Biscome…

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