2017 Recalls
7,681 federal recalls indexed for 2017 · Page 134 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 14 critical, 36 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), FDA Food (15), NHTSA (10), 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.
SPS-1, Static Preservation Solution [1 or 2 liter bags], Sterile; Organ Recovery Systems, One Pierce Place, Itasca, IL 60143
Organ Recovery Systems, Inc.
Mammomat Inspiration full, field digital,system,x-ray,mammographic Product Usage: The Mammomat Inspiration system is intended for mammography exams, screening, diagnosis, and stereotactic biopsies under the supervision of medical professionals. Mammographic images can be interpreted by either hard copy film or soft copy workstation.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Intact Disposable Wands (part of the Intact System) 900-115: 5 Pack 15mm Disposable Product Usage: The Intact Medical disposable wands are intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality and to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality.
Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC
Medtronic Strata II / Strata NSC Valves (includes Burr Hole and Lumbar Peritoneal. All Catalog Numbers. Strata-type valves are used in the management of hydrocephalus. The Strata II/Strata NSC valve is a shunt component designed to allow for continuous flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles of the brain to the peritoneal cavity or right atrium of the heart. mechanism. Strata Valve Magnet Reverse Polarity (Excludes StrataMR). Catalog No. 27739 27740 27786 27787
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Vanguard Total Knee System Vanguard Open Box Femoral Components Item Number: 183100 Description: VNGD PS OPEN INTL FEM RT 55 Item Number: 183102 Description: VNGD PS OPEN INTL FEM-RT 57.5 Item Number: 183104 Description: VNGD PS OPEN INTL FEM RT 60 Item Number: 183106 Description: VAN PS OPEN INTL FEM-RT 62.5 Item Number: 183108 Description: VAN PS OPEN INTL FEM-RT 65 Item Number: 183110 Description: VAN PS OPEN INTL FEM-RT 67.5 Item Number: 183112 Description: VAN PS OPEN INTL
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Intact Disposable Wands (part of the Intact System) 777-110: 5 Pack 10mm Disposable Product Usage: The Intact Medical disposable wands are intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality and to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality.
Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC
Intact Disposable Wands (part of the Intact System) 777-120BT: 5 Pack 20mm Disposable Product Usage: The Intact Medical disposable wands are intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality and to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality.
Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC
VITROS Na+ Slides, (UPN 10758750004812) For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Na+ Slides quantitatively measure sodium (Na+) concentration in serum, plasma, and urine using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Intact Disposable Wands (part of the Intact System) 900-112: 5 Pack 12mm Disposable Product Usage: The Intact Medical disposable wands are intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality and to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality.
Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC
Intact Disposable Wands (part of the Intact System) 900-120: 5 Pack 20mm Disposable Product Usage: The Intact Medical disposable wands are intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality and to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality.
Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC
Syngo.plaza, picture archiving and communications system.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
MEVION S250-Proton Radiation Therapy Product Usage: Proton Radiation Therapy
Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.
Intact Disposable Wands (part of the Intact System) 900-130: 5 Pack 30mm Disposable Product Usage: The Intact Medical disposable wands are intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality and to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality.
Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC
IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems, Third Generation PSA, Catalog Number/REF LKUP1, SMN 10380956 (OUS Kit Catalog) Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE¿ and IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers for the quantitative measurement of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in human serum, as an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with digital rectal examination (DRE) in men aged 50 years or older. This assay is further indicated as an adjunctive test to aid in the man
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Intact Disposable Wands (part of the Intact System) 777-120: 5 Pack 20mm Disposable Product Usage: The Intact Medical disposable wands are intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality and to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality.
Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC
Spare Disk Remover Module; Product Number: 61001820 Intended for in vitro quantitative and qualitative determination of analytes in body fluids.
PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY
Intact Disposable Wands (part of the Intact System) 777-112: 5 Pack 12mm Disposable Product Usage: The Intact Medical disposable wands are intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality and to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality.
Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC
Genetic Screening Processor (GSP); PerkinElmer Part Number= 2021-0010 Intended for in vitro quantitative and qualitative determination of analytes in body fluids.
PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY
RENOVIX Guided Healing Collagen Membrane Intended for use in oral surgical procedures.
Biom'up
Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis System, Surgical instrument motors and accessories Product Usage: Intended for primary and revision joint replacement of the radial head.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
La-Z-Boy Recalls Power Supplies Sold With Lift Chairs Due to Shock Hazard
La-Z-Boy Incorporated, of Monroe, Mich.
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
MERCEDES-BENZ
VOLKSWAGEN 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
VOLKSWAGEN
Sony Expands Recall of VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
SANYO ENERGY (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary
Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Recalls Beef and Chicken Chili Flavored Soup Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods
LAMBORGHINI 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
LAMBORGHINI
VOLKSWAGEN 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLKSWAGEN
Restoration Hardware Recalls Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazard
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Mickey Mouse Nightlights Due to Fire Hazard
INFINITI,NISSAN 2002: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
INFINITI,NISSAN
BMW 2011-2012: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
BMW
Gourmet Cocoa Supreme, CP302141-12, NET WT. 12 LBS
Dutch-American Foods Inc
Ambrosia Quality Foods Brand 4/1 gallon Worcestershire Sauce Net 128 Fl. Oz.
Schreiber Food International
E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, blue raspberry flavor (UPC 764779-410728.
IQ Formulations, LLC
ELDER PAINTSIL'S GA KENKEY, NET WT. 1.20, UPC: 6 61799 58166 0, MANUFACTURED BY VICTORY GENERAL FOODS IN WORCESTER, MA 01603
Victory General Foods Inc
Farm to Market Foods Smoked Ham Dinner #1977 Holiday Ingredients: Smoked Spiral Diced Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Orange Cranberry Relish, Broccoli Rice Casserole, Green Bean Casserole. Keep Refrigerated at 38 Deg F or Less UPC: 617037959081
Farm To Market Foods
Danish Base, ST1250B-50, NET WT. 50 LBS
Dutch-American Foods Inc
E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, fruit punch flavor (UPC 764779-420734), fruit punch (UPC 764779-430740). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.
IQ Formulations, LLC
Creamy Ranch, Net Wt. 50 lbs (22.73 kg), Item Number 16131505
Dutch-American Foods Inc
French Vanilla Cappuccino, CP302140-12, NET WT. 12 LBS
Dutch-American Foods Inc
Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 16 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00037 3. Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 6 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00034 2. Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 1.27 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00033 5.
Jem Raw Chocolate LLC
Tortilla Enchilada, 16 Oz. /16 units per case, packed in plastic bags
Tortillas Tita, LLC
Truco Nacho, NET Wt. 50 lbs (22.73kg)
Dutch-American Foods Inc
Lite Creamy Alfredo, gluten free, Pasta Sauce; Glass jar, metal lid; NET WT. 15 OZ, CONT. NET 425g; UPC 41220898732
Berner Food & Beverage, LLC
Alaska Salmon Bites (jerky), Rhubarb & Raspberries flavor, Dear North brand, Item # 2002, net wt. per pouch: 2 oz. UPC 8 15036 02002 7.
Authentic Alaska
Roasted Garlic Alfredo, Pasta Sauce; NET WT. 15 OZ, CONT. NET 425g; Glass jar, metal lid; UPC 36800334779
Berner Food & Beverage, LLC
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.