2017 Recalls
7,480 recalls · Page 128 of 150
2017 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,480 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2017. That represents about 8.91% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 20.5 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 150 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 22 critical, 26 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (22), FDA Devices (16), NHTSA (9), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Thayer MiniSpacer Dual Spray MDI Adapter Counter Incrementing Actuator with 15mm O.D./I.D. Connections, Reference no. 1543A. The 15 mm Dual Spray Mi…
Thayer Medical Corporation
LIFEPAK 12 Defibrillator/Monitor with End-Tidal CO2 option. The device is used in various areas of the hospital such as critical areas (emergency…
Physio-Control, Inc.
Merge PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI.
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator with End-Tidal CO2 option. Intended for use by trained medical personnel in out-of-doors and indoor emergency…
Physio-Control, Inc.
Dimension¿ Ammonia Flex¿ reagent cartridge / AMM Dimension: The AMM method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of ammon…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmer, Mole l HL-90. Designed for use with the Hotline Fluid Warming Set (L-80, L-70 and L-70N) to warm blood and intraveno…
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
QUINTUBE Monitor Pack (5 tubes/pk, 24 pk/case) (Non-Sterile) SPG Bulb Drain System, 4mm Flat w/Center Holes (Sterile) Accessories to TLS Surgical…
Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG
Boston Scientific, EMBLEM S-ICD Programmer Model 3200 Programmer.
Boston Scientific Corporation
VITROS Chemistry Products FS Calibrator 1, REF 680 1873 12 x 3 mL, Rx ONLY, IVD; used in conjunction with VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kits t…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Empowr PS Knee Tibial Insert; Model 343-14-709 The EMPOWR PS tibial insert are made from Highly Cross-Linked Vitamin E (HXL VE) UHMWPE. The tibial i…
Encore Medical, Lp
Foot Section - BAR5490IVC
Invacare Corporation
VITROS Chemistry Products UPRO Slides, UPN 10758750000593, Product Usage: Quantitative measurement of total protein concentration in urine.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Celerity ECG Cable Accessory Pack, STERILE, Rx ONLY - distributed under the following labels: (a) angiodynamics UPN/Product No. H787471431, REF/Catal…
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
Dimension Vista¿ Ammonia Flex¿ reagent cartridge / AMM Dimension: The AMM method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of …
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
InterFuse Tail Traction Tool, Part Number 9116. The InterFuse Tail Traction Tool is an optional Class I non-sterile reusable instrument that can be …
Vertebral Technologies, Inc.
MEDRAD Intego PET Infusion System - Pump Intended to deliver accurate doses of Fluoredeoxyglucose or F-Sodium Fluoride and commonly used flushing so…
Bayer Healthcare
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2015-2018: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2014-2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CHRYSLER,DODGE
Target Recalls Patio Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Restoration Hardware Recalls Metal Top Dining Tables Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
MERCEDES-BENZ 2015: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MERCEDES-BENZ
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2013-2016: AIR BAGS
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
MERCEDES-BENZ
Feld Entertainment Recalls Toy Wands Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Disney On Ice and Disney Live Shows
Feld Entertainment Inc., of Vienna, Va.
BMW 2014-2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BMW
BMW 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
BMW
JAGUAR 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
JAGUAR
MAZDA 2010-2011: SEATS
MAZDA
The Classic Basket #522
Houdini Inc.
Vintners Path Merlot Seasons Greetings Basket #724
Houdini Inc.
Napa and Sonoma Duet Basket #973
Houdini Inc.
Lasting Impression Basket #531
Houdini Inc.
Wine Country Extravaganza Basket #588
Houdini Inc.
Signature SELECT Vanilla Ice Cream & White Cake ICE CREAM CAKE , NET WT 4 LB 13 OZ, KEEP FROZEN, UPC 021130 114641, Product Code 06620 ---
Rich Products Corp
Wooden Centerpiece gift basket, Item No. 1080571
Houdini Inc.
California Cabernet and Chardonnay Gift Basket #361
Houdini Inc.
RICH'S 1/4 Sheet White Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Cake, KEEP FROZEN, UNIT NET WT: 60 OZ (3 LB 12 OZ), COUNT: 4 x 1/4 SHEET CAKES, NET CASE WT: 15 LB…
Rich Products Corp
Raley'ss Canned Cut Green Beans 14.5oz ; UPC: 4656700204
Raley's
Alfasi Cabernet Kosher Selection Basket #810
Houdini Inc.
50423 Madison Hot Cocoa WIP; Production date 11/30/16
Arro Corporation
Whole Foods Markets Lobster Bisque Distributed by: Whole Foods Market, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07652 UPC: 8-80632-00100
Whole Foods Market Northeast Regional Office
Alfasi Kosher Trio Basket #812
Houdini Inc.
Stags Leap Winery Collection Basket #752
Houdini Inc.
The Ultimate Wine and Champagne Collection Basket #399
Houdini Inc.
The Executive with Houdini Blue Cheese Twists, 7 ounces COM 659 SKU# 54002-3, SKU#54087-0
Houdini Inc.
Nepro Vanilla , 8oz metal can
Abbott Nutrition
Los Chileros, Basil Pesto, Net Wt. 6 oz. (170g). plastic shell container. Keep Refrigerated
Los Chileros De Nuevo Mexico, LLC
Hot Cocoa, NOT FOR RETAIL SALE, Prod: 28OCT2016, BB: 28JUN2017, Net Weight: 907 g (2.0 lb), Best Before: 28JUN2017
Arro Corporation
Hemp & Grain Co., Organic Pea Protein 80%, Net Weight 44.1 lbs. Paper bags, 36 paper bags/pallet.
Del Dee Foods Inc.
Wegman's Five Bean Salad; Net wt. 10 LB.
ASK Foods 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: CPSC + NHTSA — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2017
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.