2017 Recalls
7,681 federal recalls indexed for 2017 · Page 116 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 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.
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
MotoCLIP(TM) Super Elastic Fusion System, Size 18mm x 14mm x 14mm, REF 1442-1814, Rx Only, STERILE R.
Crossroads Extremity Systems Llc
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
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
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
AMS-636, 60" Microbore extension set. Product Usage: Accessory devices used to administer medical fluids.
Vygon MFG, Inc., dba/ Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.
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
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
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.
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
Mevatron M2/Primus Mid-Energy PRIMUS HI
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
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
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
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
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
Raindrop Near Vision Inlay, Model# RD1-1
Revision Optics Inc
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
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
Hitachi Echelon Oval MRI System
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc
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
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
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
ARTISTE" MV System
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
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
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
LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System/LipiFlow, System Activator (Disposable), Rx Only, Sterile
Tearscience, Inc
Juratoys Recalls Toy Trolleys Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Target Recalls Magnetic Tic Tac Toe Games Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards
SUBARU 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SUBARU
Look Cycle Recalls Aerostems and Road Bikes Due to Fall, Crash Hazards
SolarWorld Recalls Connectors Sold with Solar Panels Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies, of Shenzhen, China (connectors)
HYUNDAI 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
HYUNDAI
FORD 2017: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN 2013-2014: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FORD,LINCOLN
FORD 2013-2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD
FORD 2017: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
FORD
OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
OPW, of Hamilton, Ohio
Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Ajinomoto Windsor Inc.
Lakes Farm Raised Catfish, Inc. Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products Due To Possible Adulteration
Lakes Farm Raised Catfish Inc
Haibike Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Power Adapters Sold with LectroFan Sound Machines Recalled by ASTI Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Vecaro LifeStyle, of Cerritos, Calif.
Wing Enterprises Recalls Little Giant Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
Suzhou Zhongchuang Aluminium Products Co. Ltd., of China
RAM 2016-2017: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
RAM
OK Food Inc. Recalls Breaded Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Bachoco OK Foods
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
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.
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
Box Mill Farm Pasteurized Apple Cider in 1 gallon containers and Half-Gallon containers
Box Mill Farm
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.
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.