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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 8 critical, 42 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (26), CPSC (9), NHTSA (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 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Giraffe Incubator The Giraffe Incubator is an infant incubator. Incubators provide heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology. Incubators provide an enclosed temperature controlled environment

Ohmeda Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

MotoCLIP(TM) Super Elastic Fusion System, Size 18mm x 14mm x 14mm, REF 1442-1814, Rx Only, STERILE R.

Crossroads Extremity Systems Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Brilliance BigBore Oncology CT - 728243 Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysts and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components, and accessories. This information may be used by a trained healthcare professional as a diagnostic tool for the visualization and analysis of anatomical and pathological

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Mammotome Revolve Dual Vacuum Assist Biopsy System The device is used to sample breast tissue that has been identified as suspicious under imaging guidance

Devicor Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

ETEST Cephalotin CE 256 Foam packaging, Product Name: ETEST Cephalothin CE 0.016-256. ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species and fastidious bacteria, such as anaerobes, N. gonorrhoeae, S. pneumoniae, Streptococcus and Haemophilus species. The system comprises a predefined antibiotic gradient which is used to determine th

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

AMS-636, 60" Microbore extension set. Product Usage: Accessory devices used to administer medical fluids.

Vygon MFG, Inc., dba/ Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Poly Component Trial, CR, packaged in the following sizes and configurations: a) Poly Component Trial - CR 3x10, REF 90-SRK-160310 b) Poly Component Trial - CR 3x12, REF 90-SRK-160312 c) Poly Component Trial - CR 3x14, REF 90-SRK-160314 d) Poly Component Trial - CR 4x10, REF 90-SRK-160410 e) Poly Component Trial - CR 4x12, REF 90-SRK-160412 f) Poly Component Trial - CR 4x14, REF 90-SRK-160414 g) Poly Component Trial - CR 5x10,REF 90-SRK-160510 h) Poly Component Trial - CR 5x12, REF 90-

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

IWS Infant Warmer System-Infant radiant warmers provide infrared heat, in a controlled manner, to neonates who are unable to thermoregulate based on their own physiology or necessitate external heat to smoothen the transition from the uterus to the external environment. They fulfill the same purpose of neonatal incubators but they may be preferred over incubators when total access to the patient is needed or desirable (e.g., surgical procedures, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, frequent res

Ohmeda Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Alaris System PC unit, model no. 8000 and 8015. The central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris infusion pump System.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Giraffe OmniBed Ohmeda Medical Omnibed- The OmniBed is a combination of an infant incubator ( incubator ) and an infant radiant warmer ( warmer ). Incubators and warmers provide heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology. Incubators provide an enclosed, temperature controlled environment and warmers provide infrared heat in an open environment. They may also be used for short periods of time to facilitate the neonate s transition from

Ohmeda Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Mevatron M2/Primus Mid-Energy PRIMUS HI

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Teleflex Green Non-Latex Robertazzi Nasopharyngeal Airway, Catalog No. 123130 and 123132 Product Usage: To provide a patent airway for a patient with a blockage or potential blockage of the nasal cavity or nasopharynx.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

ETEST Benzyl Penicillin PG256 FOAM packaging, Product Name: Etest Benzylpenicillin PG 0.016-256 (high). ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species and fastidious bacteria, such as anaerobes, N. gonorrhoeae, S. pneumoniae, Streptococcus and Haemophilus species. The system comprises a predefined antibiotic gradient which is us

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Brilliance BigBore Radiology CT - 728244 Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysts and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components, and accessories. This information may be used by a trained healthcare professional as a diagnostic tool for the visualization and analysis of anatomical and pathologica

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Giraffe Exam Light The Exam Light illuminates body surfaces and facilitates patient observation during a medical examination. It increases ambient light to facilitate performance of procedures on the mattress field. It is designed to mount on the accessory railings of the Giraffe OmniBed, incubators and warmers except for Panda and Giraffe Warmers. It is not intended for use to support surgical field lighting.

Ohmeda Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Raindrop Near Vision Inlay, Model# RD1-1

Revision Optics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

ETEST Tobramycin TM256 FOAM packaging, Product Name: ETEST Tobramycin TM 0.016-256(low). ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species and fastidious bacteria, such as anaerobes, N. gonorrhoeae, S. pneumoniae, Streptococcus and Haemophilus species. The system comprises a predefined antibiotic gradient which is used to determine

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

ETEST Fosfomycin FM1024 Blister packaging, Product Name: ETEST Fosfomycin FM 0.064-1024. ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species and fastidious bacteria, such as anaerobes, N. gonorrhoeae, S. pneumoniae, Streptococcus and Haemophilus species. The system comprises a predefined antibiotic gradient which is used to determine

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Hitachi Echelon Oval MRI System

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Poly Component Trial, PS, packaged in the following sizes and configurations: a) Poly Component Trial - PS 3x10, REF 90-SRK-180310 b) Poly Component Trial - PS 3x12, REF 90-SRK-180312 c) Poly Component Trial - PS 3x14, REF 90-SRK-180314 d) Poly Component Trial - PS 4x10, REF 90-SRK-180410 e) Poly Component Trial - PS 4x12, REF 90-SRK-180412 f) Poly Component Trial - PS 4x14, REF 90-SRK-180414 g) Poly Component Trial - PS 5x10, REF 90-SRK-180510 h) Poly Component Trial - PS 5x12, REF 90

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

ETEST Imipenem IP32 Foam packaging, Product Name: ETEST Imipenem IP 0.002-32. ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species and fastidious bacteria, such as anaerobes, N. gonorrhoeae, S. pneumoniae, Streptococcus and Haemophilus species. The system comprises a predefined antibiotic gradient which is used to determine the Minimu

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

ETEST¿ Ceftriaxone TXL32 SPB, Product Name: ETEST¿ Ceftriaxone TX 0.002-32(low). ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species and fastidious bacteria, such as anaerobes, N. gonorrhoeae, S. pneumoniae, Streptococcus and Haemophilus species. The system comprises a predefined antibiotic gradient which is used to determine the Min

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

ARTISTE" MV System

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Poly Component Trial, MPCS, packaged in the following sizes and configurations: a) Poly Component Trial - MPCS 3x10L, REF 90-SRK-192310 b) Poly Component Trial - MPCS 3x10R, REF 90-SRK-191310 c) Poly Component Trial - MPCS 3x12L, REF 90-SRK-192312 d) Poly Component Trial - MPCS 3x12R, REF 90-SRK-191312 e) Poly Component Trial - MPCS 3x14L, REF 90-SRK-192314 f) Poly Component Trial - MPCS 3x14R, REF 90-SRK-191314 g) Poly Component Trial - MPCS 4x10L, REF 90-SRK-192410 h) Poly Component

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Final Fit Software Version 1.11 and 1.12; PC Based software installed outside Nidek EC-5000 Excimer Laser System. Ophthalmic laser system use for correction of corneal refraction and ablation of the corneal surface. The system is composed of a laser generator which produces an excimer laser radiation of wavelength 193nm, a beam delivery unit, an optical system for observation, a gas system and a computer for system control.

Nidek Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System/LipiFlow, System Activator (Disposable), Rx Only, Sterile

Tearscience, Inc

CPSC No agency class Mar 29, 2017

Juratoys Recalls Toy Trolleys Due to Impact Injury Hazard

CPSC No agency class Mar 29, 2017

Target Recalls Magnetic Tic Tac Toe Games Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards

NHTSA No agency class Mar 29, 2017

SUBARU 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SUBARU

CPSC No agency class Mar 28, 2017

Look Cycle Recalls Aerostems and Road Bikes Due to Fall, Crash Hazards

CPSC No agency class Mar 28, 2017

SolarWorld Recalls Connectors Sold with Solar Panels Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies, of Shenzhen, China (connectors)

NHTSA No agency class Mar 28, 2017

HYUNDAI 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Mar 27, 2017

FORD 2017: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Mar 27, 2017

FORD,LINCOLN 2013-2014: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Mar 27, 2017

FORD 2013-2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Mar 27, 2017

FORD 2017: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

FORD

CPSC No agency class Mar 24, 2017

OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards

OPW, of Hamilton, Ohio

USDA FSIS Moderate Mar 24, 2017

Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Ajinomoto Windsor Inc.

USDA FSIS Moderate Mar 24, 2017

Lakes Farm Raised Catfish, Inc. Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products Due To Possible Adulteration

Lakes Farm Raised Catfish Inc

CPSC No agency class Mar 23, 2017

Haibike Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC No agency class Mar 23, 2017

Power Adapters Sold with LectroFan Sound Machines Recalled by ASTI Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Mar 23, 2017

Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Vecaro LifeStyle, of Cerritos, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Mar 23, 2017

Wing Enterprises Recalls Little Giant Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

Suzhou Zhongchuang Aluminium Products Co. Ltd., of China

NHTSA No agency class Mar 23, 2017

RAM 2016-2017: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

RAM

USDA FSIS Critical Mar 23, 2017

OK Food Inc. Recalls Breaded Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Bachoco OK Foods

FDA Food Critical Mar 22, 2017

Ground Turmeric packaged as follows: a) FOOD LOCKER(R) , 16 oz, PHENIX FOOD SERVICE, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867 b) Ground Turmeric, Net Wt. 4 oz.,

J M Exotic Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 22, 2017

The Sweet Dessert Corp., Cheesecake Cherry, Peso Neto (Net Weight) 3oz and 4 oz., Carr. 173 Km 7.1 Bo. Sumidero, Aguas Buenas, P.R. 00703

Sweets & Desserts, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Kreme Filled, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 01702 4), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00221 1), Single served (UPC 004-06142-001).

krispy kreme doughnut corporation

FDA Food Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Box Mill Farm Pasteurized Apple Cider in 1 gallon containers and Half-Gallon containers

Box Mill Farm

FDA Food Moderate Mar 22, 2017

The Sweet Dessert Corp., Cheesecake Parcha (Passion Fruit), Peso Neto (Net Weight) 3oz and 4 oz., Carr. 173 Km 7.1 Bo. Sumidero, Aguas Buenas, P.R. 00703

Sweets & Desserts, Inc.

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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.