2017 Recalls
7,480 recalls · Page 135 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 7 critical, 37 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (40), FDA Drug (6), CPSC (3), 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.
Pentasa (mesalamine) Controlled-Release Capsules, 250 mg, 240 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Shire US Inc., Lexington, MA --- NDC 54092-189-…
Shire PLC
Risedronate Sodium Delayed-release Tablets, 35 mg, Once-a-Week, 1 tablet per blister (NDC 0093-5509-19), packaged in 4 blisters per carton (NDC 0093-…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%, 45 g tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by Perrigo, Yeruham, Israel, Distributed by Perrigo, Alleg…
L. Perrigo Company
Novacort Gel Sample Packets (2% hydrocortisone acetate, 1% pramoxine HCl), 10-count Carton of 1.0 g sample packets), NDC 69646-704-38 (10 ct. Carton …
Novum Pharma, LLC
Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets, 10 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0781-5275-31) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0781-5275-10), Rx only, Man…
Sandoz Inc
HCG (Chorionic Gonadotropin Lyopholized) II, 1000 unit vial, Rx only, Prepared by Town & Country, Compounding & Consultation Services, 106 Prospect S…
Town and Country Compounding and Consultation Services, LLC
AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIA Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification Name: System, Endovascular …
Endologix
Human Lambda Free SPAPlus Kit Product Code: LK018.S Freelite aids in the detection and monitoring of Multiple Myeloma and related diseases.
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
Fresenius 2008K@home Series : Hemodialysis System
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
Optilite Analyser, Product Code: IE700 Product Usage: The Thermo Scientific Indiko Clinical Chemistry Analyzer is a fully automated random access…
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
APD Set with Cassette 3-Prong Peritoneal Dialysis Set Indicated for use in the treatment of patients with renal failure to provide PD fluid excha…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Medacta International SA, M.U.S.T. Rod, REF 03.50.433, Size 5.5mm, Length 480mm, Type Straight, Mat Co-Cr-Mo The rods act as a connector between…
Medacta Usa Inc
NucliSENS magnetic extraction reagents, For in vitro diagnostic use, Product Usage: NucliSENS miniMAG¿ is intended to be used for the extraction…
BioMerieux SA
Smith & Nephew, RENASYS GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy External Power Supply Unit, Rx only. Intended for patients who would benefit from a su…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
AcuMatch A-Series Connexion GXL Enhanced Polyethylene Acetabular Liner, 15, +5 mm Lateralized, 36 mm I.D., Size J.
Exactech, Inc.
AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type: IIIB Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification Name: System, Endovascular…
Endologix
AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIB Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification Name: System, Endovascular …
Endologix
Optilite Freelite Lambda Free Kit Product Code: LK018.OPT, LK018.OPT.A Protein testing kit.
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
Digital RID Plate Reader and Software Product Code: AD400
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
RingLoc ArComXL Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners ArComXL High Wall +3mm Liners Size 23 item XL-108323 ArComXL MaxRom +3mm Liners Size 23 item…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
AFX2 Endovascular AAA System Item No. Item Description F00820-01 BEA28-120/I20-40 F00820-02 BEA28-100/I20-40 F00820-03 BEA28-80/I20-40 F0…
Endologix
Carestream Touch Prime, Catalog # 1738830, and Touch Prime XE, Catalog # 1738822, Ultrasound System Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow anal…
Carestream Health Inc
Fresenius 2008K2 Series : Hemodialysis System
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
Great Basin Staph lD/R Blood Culture Panel The Great Basin Staph lD/R Blood Culture Panel is a qualitative, multiplex in vitro diagnostic assay in…
Great Basin Scientific, Inc.
Ambra PACS UDI: +AMBRHEALTHSOLUTIONS0/$$+7_V3.16.13.0R Software Version Number: V3.16.13.0 Intended for use as a primary diagnostic and analys…
DICOM GRID INC
Fresenius 2008T Series Hemodialysis System
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIA Product Usage: The AFX Endovascular AAA System is intended for endovascular treatment of patients…
Endologix
Alteon Neck Preserving Stem, Standard Offset, Plasma Coated, Size 6
Exactech, Inc.
AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIA
Endologix
MagSIL (NucliSENS easyMAG Magnetic Silica), Product Usage: The NucliSENS¿ easyMAG¿ system is an in vitro diagnostic medical device and is intend…
BioMerieux SA
AutoMate 2500 Family Catalog No. ODL25120 AutoMate 1200, ODL25125, AutoMate 1250, ODL25250 AutoMate 2500, ODL25255 Automate 2550. AutoMate 1200/12…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Active Articulation ArComXL Polyethylene Bearings Active Articulation ArComXL Bearings item XL-200152
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Halo One 5F Introducer Sheath 90 cm Product Code: HAL590 Product Usage: The Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath is designed to perform as both…
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC
Halo One 5F Introducer Sheath 45 cm Product Code: HAL545 The Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath is designed to perform as both a guiding sheathand…
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC
AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIB; The AFX Endovascular AAA System is intended for endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal a…
Endologix
PREMIER EHEC and PREMIER EHEC Bulk.
Meridian Bioscience Inc
Alaris Pump Module, Model No. 8100 and AIL sensor kits, P/N 147083-102 and P/N 49000221. The Alaris Pump module is a large volume infusion pump of…
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Smith & Nephew, RENASYS GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Rx only. Intended for patients who would benefit from a suction device to help promot…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
AFX Endovascular AAA System Item Number Item Description F0070305 A2525/C75 V F0070308 A2828/C75 V F…
Endologix
Freelite Human Lambda Free Kit for use on SPAPLUS Product Code: LK018.S, LK018.10S Freelite aids the detection and monitoring of Multiple Myeloma…
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
NanoTips 30g 20pk, 100pk PN 1240, 1426 Description: NanoTips are injection molded royal blue tips that contain stainless steel 30-gauge cannula to a…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Halo One 5F Introducer Sheath 10 cm 5 pack Product Code: HAL510F Product Usage: The Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath is designed to perform a…
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC
Monaco RTP System. Used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy.
Elekta, Inc.
Novation Cemented Plus Femoral Stem, 12/14, Collared, Standard Offset, Matte, Cemented, Size 15.
Exactech, Inc.
Fresenius 2008K Series : Hemodialysis System
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
Merge Cardio software. Product Usage: Merge Cardio is a system intended to be used to acquire, store, print, transfer, and archive clinical inf…
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Country Home Products Recalls Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
PORSCHE 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PORSCHE
HP Expands Recall of Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Pulse Performance Recalls Children's Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
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.