PlainRecalls

2026 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 3,961 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2026. That represents about 3.79% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 10.9 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 80 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 2026.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 10 critical, 33 moderate, and 7 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), CPSC (10), 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 2026 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Olympus Endoscope Reprocessor OER-Elite. Model Number: N5789340.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

I.T.S. LRS (Locking Reconstruction System) with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. DFL (Distal Femur Locking) Distal Femur Plate; Article Numbers: 21301-5, 21301-7, 21301-9, 21301-13, 21302-5, 21302-7, 21302-9, 21302-13. 2. PTL (Proximal Lateral Tibia Locking) Proximal Lateral Tibia Plate; Article Numbers: 21321-7, 21321-12, 21322-7, 21322-12. 3.PTL (Proximal Lateral Tibia Locking) Proximal Medial Tibia Plate; Article Numbers: 21325-4, 21325-7.

I.T.S. GmbH

FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips L17-5 Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

BioFlo DuraMax Catheter, REF: H965103028011/A, H965103028021/A, H965103028021/EU, H965103028031/A, H965103028031/EU, H965103028041/A, H965103028041/EU, H965103028051/A, H965103028051/EU, H965103028061/A, H965103028061/EU, H965103028070/A, H965103028070/EU, H965103028080/A, H965103028080/EU, H965103028090/A, H965103028090/EU, H965103028161/A, H965103028181/A, H965103028191/A, H965103028191/EU, H965103028201/A, H965103028211/A, H965103028220/A, H965103028230/A, H965103028240/A, H965103038181/A

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

Handy Solutions Neck & Shoulders Heating Pad, Number: 25607, Manufactured by Ninbo Unico Products Co., Ltd

Navajo Manufacturing Company

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Olympus Endoscope Air/Water Valve - MAJ-1444. Model Number: MAJ-1444.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Custom Abutment Ti, for Straumann RC, incl. TAN screw; Catalog Number/Art.: 027.4620;

Straumann USA LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

I.T.S. Fibula Plate PROlock with Angular Stability with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Distal Tubular Plate; Article Numbers: 21602-3, 21602-4, 21602-5, 21602-6, 21602-7, 21602-8, 21603-3, 21603-4, 21603-5, 21603-6, 21603-7, 21603-8. 2. Fibula Plate 3.5mm; Article Numbers: 21225-4, 21225-6, 21225-8, 21225-10, 21225-12, 21226-4, 21226-6, 21226-8, 21226-10, 21226-12. 3. Universal Tubular Plate; Article Numbers: 21601-5, 21601-6, 21601-7, 21601-8, 21601-10,

I.T.S. GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: TECNIS Eyhance IOL with TECNIS Simplicity" Delivery System Product Name: TECNIS Eyhance IOL with TECNIS Simplicity" Delivery System Model/Catalog Number: DIB00 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The TECNIS SIMPLICITY" Delivery System is designed to provide a sterile,controlled and touch-free method of delivering the lens into the eye. The lens is preloaded and pre-assembled in the delivery system. The TECNIS SIMPLICITY" Delivery System Model DIB00 contains the TECNISEyhan

AMO Puerto Rico Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps, 5 mm 33 cm Product Name: Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3005 Product Description: The OLYMPUS Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5 mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is intended to be used with the bipolar outputs of compatible generators.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Claviculaplate with Angular Stability, with the below descriptions and associated article numbers. 1. Anterior Clavicle Plate, Medial; Article Numbers: 21116-8, 21117-10, 21118-10. 2. Clavicle Plate; Article Numbers: 21121-6, 21121-8. 3. Clavicle Plate, 3.5mm; Article Numbers: 21122-10, 21122-6, 21122-8. 4. Clavicle Plate, Lateral; Article Numbers: 21123-4, 21124-4, 21127-6, 21128-6.

I.T.S. GmbH

FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

DuraMax Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter, REF: H787103028015/A, H787103028025/A, H787103028031/A, H787103028035/A, H787103028041/A, H787103028045/A, H787103028051/A, H787103028055/A, H787103028061/A, H787103028075/A, H787103028085/A, H787103028095/A, H787103028165/A, H787103028181/A, H787103028185/A, H787103028191/A, H787103028195/A, H787103028205/A, H787103028215/A, H787103028225/A, H787103028235/A

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: Humeral Head Plate with Angular Stability, with the following description: Proximal Humeral Plate. Article Numbers: 211341-10, 211341-4, 211341-7, 21134-4, 21134-5, 21135-4, 21136-4, 21136-5, 21136-7, 21137-4, 21137-7, 21138-4, 21139-4.

I.T.S. GmbH

FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips Mini Multi TEE Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc

FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips OMNI III TEE Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

I.T.S. DUL (Distal Ulna Locking) System and UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. I.T.S. DUL (Distal Ulna Locking) System, Distal Ulna Plate; Article Numbers: 21232-3, 21232-4, 21232-6, 21233-3, 21233-4, 21233-6, 21234-4, 21235-4. 2. I.T.S. UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System, Ulna Osteotomy Plate; Article Numbers: 21231-6. 3. UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System, Cancellous Screw, Locking; Article Numbers: 37302-18, 37302-20.

I.T.S. GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Embrace Drill Tower, Standard/Lateral (25mm); Item Number: 645-081/63;

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Custom Abutment AS Ti, for Straumann RC, incl. TAN screw; Catalog Number/Art.: 010.5438;

Straumann USA LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

FR.O.H. Calcaneus Repair System with the following description: Anterolateral Calcaneus Plate. Article Number: 21064-60.

I.T.S. GmbH

FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips 3D6-2 Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc

FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips X7-2 Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Pilonplate with Angular Stability, with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Anterolateral Tibia Plate; Article Numbers: 21311-11, 21311-15, 21311-7, 21312-11, 21312-15, 21312-7. 2. Pilon Plate 4mm; Article Numbers: 21094-10, 21094-4, 21094-6, 21094-8. 3. Pilon Plate, Small; Article Numbers: 21093-4, 21093-6.

I.T.S. GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps w/Cord, 5mm 33 cm Product Name: Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3006 Product Description: The OLYMPUS Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5 mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is intended to be used with the bipolar outputs of compatible generators.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 920005PK Product Description: The PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is intended to be used with the PKS electrical generator.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: BiDop 3 Product Name: BiDop 3 Pocket Doppler (ES-100V3) with BT2M20S8C fetal probe Model/Catalog Number: ES-100V3 (device); BT2M20S8C (2 MHz fetal probe). Software Version: N/A Product Description: Hand-held, battery-powered ultrasonic Doppler blood-flow detector with LCD numeric display, used with interchangeable probes to detect vascular blood-flow signals and display heart rate; affected units were packaged with a 2 MHz BT2M20S8C fetal probe and labeled for both vascular and f

Koven Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips C9-4 Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

Flexible Cryoprobe (OD 1.7mm, L1.15mm) REF: 20402-410. For surgical use

Erbe USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Volar Radius Plate with Angular Stability with the following description: Radius Plate PROlock II. Article Numbers: 21031-3, 21031-5, 21032-11, 21032-3, 21032-5, 21033-3, 21033-5, 21034-3, 21034-5, 21035-3, 21036-3.

I.T.S. GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

MicroScan Neg MIC 56 REF C42464 UDI-DI code: 15099590731212 MicroScan panels are designed for use in determining antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of aerobic and facultatively anaerobic gram-negative bacilli.

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: Olympus HALO PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: HALO PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: HACF0533 Product Description: The HALO PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5 mm laparoscopic cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under laparoscopic visualization. The device is intended to be used with the Gyrus ACMI G400 Workstation only.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips L12-5 Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Pelvic Reconstruction System (PRS) with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Fixation Screw; Article Number: 70312. 2. Spike short; Article Number: 70314.

I.T.S. GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Puracol and Puracol Plus Collagen Wound Dressings: MSC8522 DRESSING,COLLAGEN,PURACOL,STRL,2" X 2" MSC8622EP DRESSING,COLLAGEN,PURACOL PLUS, 2X2.2"

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

Philips Respironics Trilogy Evo, Software Version 1.05.15.00. Continuous home-use ventilator device.

Philips Respironics, Inc.

NHTSA No agency class Apr 1, 2026

VOLVO 2025-2026: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

VOLVO

NHTSA No agency class Mar 31, 2026

FORD,LINCOLN 2021-2023: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Mar 31, 2026

TOYOTA 2023-2024: BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Mar 31, 2026

FORD 2025: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Mar 30, 2026

ASTON MARTIN 2024-2025: SUSPENSION:REAR

ASTON MARTIN

NHTSA No agency class Mar 27, 2026

MERCEDES-BENZ 2026: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC No agency class Mar 26, 2026

4our Kiddies Tip Restraint Kits Recalled Due to Tip-Over Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury and Death

CPSC No agency class Mar 26, 2026

AirClub Convertible Bassinets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard; Violates Mandatory Standard for Bedside Sleepers

Zhangzhou Qiangxing Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. dba AirClub of China

CPSC No agency class Mar 26, 2026

CCCEI Brand Power Strips Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire; Sold by Middle Way Electronics

Middle Way Electronics, of China

CPSC No agency class Mar 26, 2026

DIY Cold Plunge Recalls Sauna Heater Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard

Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota

CPSC No agency class Mar 26, 2026

DuraTrac Recalls Stainless Steel Gas Connectors Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Mar 26, 2026

FUNTOK Ride-On Trucks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury or Death; Imported by Shenzhen Luobei Trading

CPSC No agency class Mar 26, 2026

GLMZZ Fidget Magnet Ball Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys

Shenzhen Jiaying E-commerce Co., Ltd., dba GLMZZ, of China

CPSC No agency class Mar 26, 2026

MPINOI Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violate Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on Amazon by Bioenrrty

CPSC No agency class Mar 26, 2026

Nexgrill Recalls Over 10.2 Million Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold at Home Depot

CPSC No agency class Mar 26, 2026

Petzl America Recalls Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death

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 2026

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 2026 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.