2017 Recalls
7,681 federal recalls indexed for 2017 · Page 104 of 154
2017 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,681 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2017. That represents about 7.36% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.0 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 154 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 2017.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 17 critical, 33 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (22), FDA Devices (20), CPSC (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 2017 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.
Sterile Handpiece Sheaths, P/N 7-796-19, included in the Accessory Packages contained in the HYFRECATOR 2000 Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) cartons, 115 VOLTS AC, REF/Catalog Number 7-900-115, Rx Only . There is no problem with the Hyfrecator 2000 Electrosurgical Units. -- ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO --- CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH ROAD UTICA, NY 13502 The Hyfrecator 2000 Electrosurgical Unit is indicated for use in conjunction with an electrosurgical accessory handpiece for delivery of high frequency
ConMed Corporation
Centricity PACS Web Diagnostic (WebDX) by GE Healthcare Dynamic Imaging Solutions is a device that receives medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources within the system or across computer networks at distributed locations.
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Delta XL, Catalog Number: MS18596 in combination with Scio, Scio Four, Scio Four Oxi plus, Scio Four Oxi, Scio Four plus. Product Usage: The devices are intended to be used in the environment where patient care is provided by Healthcare Professionals, i.e. Physicians, Nurses, and Technicians, who will determine when use of the device is indicated, based upon their professional assessment of the patients medical condition. The Infinity Delta Series (Delta/Delta XL/Kappa) monitors are intende
Draegar Medical Systems, Inc.
Cobas 8100 uni-directional reformatter (BRF) module with Software Version 02-xx
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
Keystone Dental Inc. PrimaConnex Straight Implant TC, WD Internal Connection 5.0 x 11.5mm. Catalog Number(s): 15636K
Keystone Dental Inc
Eye Pack, part numbers WAL1085(B and WAL1085(C\ Product packaged in a convenient manner for use in a general clinical procedure
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
TotalCare Bed Systems, Model Numbers P1900, PR1900, and U1900 with 3-Level Patient Position Monitoring and Scale Upgrade Kits, Model Numbers P1947A and P1948A).
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Kappa, Catalog Number: MS18853 in combination with Scio, Scio Four, Scio Four Oxi plus, Scio Four Oxi, Scio Four plus. Catalog Number(s): MS18597/MS18596/MS18853. Product Usage: The devices are intended to be used in the environment where patient care is provided by Healthcare Professionals, i.e. Physicians, Nurses, and Technicians, who will determine when use of the device is indicated, based upon their professional assessment of the patients medical condition. The Infinity Delta Series (
Draegar Medical Systems, Inc.
Volt Resistance Heated Neck Garment Deep penetrating heat garment and wraps
2k Innovations Inc.
Refinity Short Tip Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter; Product number: 400-0200.273; Catalog number 89900. Cardiovascular: The REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) Rotational IVUS Catheter (REFINITY or REFINITY ST) is intended for the intravascular ultrasound examination of coronary arteries. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures. REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) catheters are designed for use as an adjunct t
Volcano Corporation
Plastic Pack, part numbers AMS1028, AMS1028(A, and WAL1189. Product packaged in a convenient manner for use in a general clinical procedure
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Refinity Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter; Product number: 400-0200.289; Catalog number 89800. Cardiovascular: The REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) Rotational IVUS Catheter (REFINITY or REFINITY ST) is intended for the intravascular ultrasound examination of coronary arteries. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures. REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) catheters are designed for use as an adjunct to conventi
Volcano Corporation
VIDAS Estradiol II, Ref 30431-01, 60 tests The VIDAS Estradiol II (E2 II) assay is intended for use on the instruments of the VIDAS family (VITEK ImmunoDiagnostic Assay System) as an automated quantitative enzyme-linked fluorescent immunoassay (ELFA) to the determination of total estradiol concentration in human serum or plasma (heparin).
BioMerieux SA
Specimen Gate Laboratory; Product Number: 5002-0180 Specimen Gate Laboratory is intended for use as a data processing software used in the storage, retrieving, and processing of laboratory data.
PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY
The Medtronic StrataMR adjustable valves and shunts are designed to provide continuous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow from the ventricles of the brain into the right atrium of the heart or the peritoneal cavity. The design enables the physician to non-invasive adjust valve pressure/performance level pre- and post-implantation by using magnetic adjustment tools without the need for radiographic confirmation. After surgical implantation, the Medtronic Neurosurgery StrataMR valves provide a non
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Volt Resistance Heated Therapy Foot Wrap Deep penetrating heat garment and wraps
2k Innovations Inc.
ViperWire Advance Peripheral Guide Wire with Flex Tip, Model No. VPR-GW-FT18. Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide. The guide wire is a smooth, stainless steel wire, with a silicone coating, and a radiopaque distal spring tip. The guide wire allows for proper positioning of the device crown within peripheral arteries and provides a center of rotation for the device drive shaft. The guide wire torquer is a small, plastic accessory, packaged with the guide wire, and provides a gripping surface f
Cardiovascular Systems Inc
MEDTECH ROSA Brain 3.0 The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instrument holders or tool guides to be used by neurosurgeons to guide standard neurosurgical instruments (biopsy needle, stimulation or recording electrode, endoscope). The device is indicated for any neurological procedure in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Ortho Basic Pack, part number AMS6459 Product packaged in a convenient manner for use in a general clinical procedure
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Volt Resistance Heated Lower Back Garment Deep penetrating heat garment and wraps
2k Innovations Inc.
TESLA 2012-2017: PARKING BRAKE
TESLA
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Windsor-Style Dining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Alameda, Calif.
ACURA,HONDA 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
ACURA,HONDA
Bosch Solar Services Recalls Solar Panels Due To Fire Hazard
Bosch Solar Energy Corporation, San Mateo, Calif.
Polaris Recalls Ranger 900 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Target Recalls Water Absorbing Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard
NISSAN 2014-2017: AIR BAGS
NISSAN
artisanal cheese VULTO Creamery HANDMADE CHEESE, Walton Umber, NET WT. 4 lbs
Vulto Creamery
Kwei Chow brand Mustard Strip with chili in oil, net weight 7.05 Oz, sauce in glass jars, shelf stable
Kwei Chow Sauce Industry Co., Ltd.
RegeneSlim
VivaCeuticals, Inc. dba Regeneca Worldwide
RegeneBlend
VivaCeuticals, Inc. dba Regeneca Worldwide
Marketside Grab and Go Col Colby 10.8 oz Set Ups
Biery Cheese, Inc.
Schlabach Amish Bakery Chocolate Chip Grand-ola Bar NET WT. 2.8 OZ (80g) UPC 0 14757 13000 2 Contains: Wheat, Tree Nuts, Dairy Ingredients: Oats, chocolate chips (sugar,chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, whole milk, lecithin [an emulsifier], salt, vanilla), brown sugar, wheat, corn syrup***walnuts, soda, vanilla flavoring, cinnamon. Original Amish Bakery, LLC DBA 6007 Township road 351 Millersburg, OH 44654 P:330-674-3087
Original Amish Bakery LLC
artisanal cheese VULTO Creamery HANDMADE CHEESE, Blue Blais
Vulto Creamery
Thortons Italian Footlong 6/12 oz.
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Thortons Italian & Provolone 12 oz.
Lipari Foods, Inc.
artisanal cheese VULTO Creamery HANDMADE CHEESE, Willowemoc, NET WT. 8-10 lbs @ 10" diameter
Vulto Creamery
Kwei Chow brand Mustard Bamboo Shoots with chili in oil, net weight 7.40 Oz, sauce in glass jars, shelf stable
Kwei Chow Sauce Industry Co., Ltd.
Choklad Not; Milk Chocolate with hazelnut Net Wt 3.5 OZ; IKEA Produced in Spain For: IKEA Food Services, AB, Almhultsgatan 2, SE-21586 Malmo, Sweden.
Ikea North America Srvcs Inc
DELALLO Premium Sliced HOT PEPPER CHEESE NET WT. 8 OZ. (227G) INGREDIENTS: American Cheese, Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Jalapeno Peppers***Red Bell Peppers***CONTAINS: MILK GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC., JEANNETTE, PA 15644 UPC 0 72368 12462 9
Biery Cheese, Inc.
artisanal cheese VULTO Creamery HANDMADE CHEESE, ANDES, NET WT. 12-13 lbs
Vulto Creamery
RegeneArouse
VivaCeuticals, Inc. dba Regeneca Worldwide
RegeneBlast
VivaCeuticals, Inc. dba Regeneca Worldwide
DIETZ & WATSON Pepper Jack Cheese NET WT. 8 OZ. (227G) INGREDIENTS: Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Jalapeno Peppers, Salt, Enzymes. CONTAINS: MILK DISTRIBUTED BY: DIETZ AND WATSON, INC. PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135 UPC 0 31506 79450 6
Biery Cheese, Inc.
Marketside Grab and Go No Smoke Provolone 10.8 oz Set Ups
Biery Cheese, Inc.
Choklad Lingon & Blabar Assortment of milk chocolate Squares with lingonberry pieces and dark chocolate squares with bilberry pieces; Net Wt 6.3 OZ; IKEA Produced in Spain For: IKEA Food Services, AB, Almhultsgatan 2, SE-21586 Malmo, Sweden.
Ikea North America Srvcs Inc
artisanal cheese VULTO Creamery HANDMADE CHEESE, Ouleout, NET WT. 2 lbs
Vulto Creamery
Marketside Grab and Go Col. Sharp Cheddar 10.8 oz Set Ups
Biery Cheese, Inc.
Private Selections HARDWOOD SMOKED GOUDA NET WT 8 OZ (226g) DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC 0 11110 60861 1
Biery Cheese, Inc.
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 2017
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 2017 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.