PlainRecalls

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 16 critical, 31 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (30), NHTSA (7), FDA Food (6), 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 Jan 25, 2017

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIB Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification Name: System, Endovascular Graft, Aortic Aneurysm Treatment

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Optilite Freelite Lambda Free Kit Product Code: LK018.OPT, LK018.OPT.A Protein testing kit.

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Digital RID Plate Reader and Software Product Code: AD400

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

RingLoc ArComXL Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners ArComXL High Wall +3mm Liners Size 23 item XL-108323 ArComXL MaxRom +3mm Liners Size 23 item XL-108223

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

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 F00820-06 BEA28-120/I16-40 F00820-07 BEA28-100/I16-40 F00820-08 BEA28-80/I16-40 F00820-09 BEA28-60/I16-40 F00820-16 BEA28-110/I20-30 F00820-17 BEA28-90/I20-30 F00820-18 BEA28-70/I20-30 F00820-20 BEA28-110/I16-30 F00820-21 BEA28-90/I16-30 F00820-22 BEA28-70/I16-30 F00820-28 BEA25-120/I20-40 F00820-29 BEA25-100/I20-40 F00820-30 BEA25-80/I20-

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Carestream Touch Prime, Catalog # 1738830, and Touch Prime XE, Catalog # 1738822, Ultrasound System Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body

Carestream Health Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Fresenius 2008K2 Series : Hemodialysis System

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

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 intended for use with the P4500 PortraitrM Analyzer System. The Staph lD/R Blood Culture Panel is capable of simultaneous detection and identification ol Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus lugdunensrs and various Staphylococcus species to the genus level and the detection of the mecA gene for methicillin resistance from

Great Basin Scientific, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Ambra PACS UDI: +AMBRHEALTHSOLUTIONS0/$$+7_V3.16.13.0R Software Version Number: V3.16.13.0 Intended for use as a primary diagnostic and analysis tool for diagnostic images.

DICOM GRID INC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Fresenius 2008T Series Hemodialysis System

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIA Product Usage: The AFX Endovascular AAA System is intended for endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal aortic or aortoiliac aneurysms (AAA).

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Alteon Neck Preserving Stem, Standard Offset, Plasma Coated, Size 6

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIA

Endologix

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2017

MagSIL (NucliSENS easyMAG Magnetic Silica), Product Usage: The NucliSENS¿ easyMAG¿ system is an in vitro diagnostic medical device and is intended for the automated isolation (purification and concentration) of total nucleic acids (RNA/DNA) from biological specimens.

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Low Jan 25, 2017

AutoMate 2500 Family Catalog No. ODL25120 AutoMate 1200, ODL25125, AutoMate 1250, ODL25250 AutoMate 2500, ODL25255 Automate 2550. AutoMate 1200/1250/2500/2550 System Series is a semi-open, pre- and post-analytical sample processing and sorting system. The base system automates the sample sorting, decapping, and archiving process. Handling and sorting of samples includes automatic detection of the tube type and cap type (color). Optional features include an Aliquot Module for creation of label

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Active Articulation ArComXL Polyethylene Bearings Active Articulation ArComXL Bearings item XL-200152

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2017

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 a guiding sheath and introducer sheath. The Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath is indicated for use in peripheral arterial and venous procedures requiring percutaneous introduction of intravascular devices. The Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath is NOT indicated for use in the neurovasculature nor the coronary vasculature.

BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2017

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 introducer sheath. The Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath is indicated for use inperipheral arterial and venous procedures requiring percutaneous introduction of intravascular devices. The Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath is NOT indicated for use in cerebrovascular nor the coronary vasculature

BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIB; The AFX Endovascular AAA System is intended for endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal aortic or aortoiliac aneurysms (AAA).

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

PREMIER EHEC and PREMIER EHEC Bulk.

Meridian Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2017

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 offered under the Alaris System. The Alaris Pump module will deliver medication and fluids using IV administration sets for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous or epidural

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Smith & Nephew, RENASYS GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Rx only. Intended for patients who would benefit from a suction device to help promote wound healing by removing fluids, including irrigation and body fluids, wound exudates and infectious materials. Used for chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, and dehisced wounds/ulcers/partial thickness burns/flaps/grafts.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AFX Endovascular AAA System Item Number Item Description F0070305 A2525/C75 V F0070308 A2828/C75 V F0070312 A3434/C80 V f00553 I1616/C55F SA F00556 I2013/C70F SA F00555 I2020/C55F SA F00558 IS2025/C55 SA F00559 IS2025/C65 SA F0072605 A2525/C75O20 V F0072606 A2525/C95O20 V f0

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Freelite Human Lambda Free Kit for use on SPAPLUS Product Code: LK018.S, LK018.10S Freelite aids the detection and monitoring of Multiple Myeloma and related diseases

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

NanoTips 30g 20pk, 100pk PN 1240, 1426 Description: NanoTips are injection molded royal blue tips that contain stainless steel 30-gauge cannula to aid in the delivery of chemicals. The NanoTip base is made from a polypropylene copolymer. The stainless steel cannula is made from 304 SS, and is 30-gauge in diameter and 0.488 in length. The cannula is secured in the base with an epoxy adhesive. Indications: Tips, when used in conjunction with the range of available syringes and products, provide

Ultradent Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2017

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 as both a guiding sheath and introducer sheath. The Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath is indicated for use in peripheral arterial and venous procedures requiring percutaneous introduction of intravascular devices. The Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath is NOT indicated for use in the neurovasculature nor the coronary vasculature.

BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Monaco RTP System. Used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Novation Cemented Plus Femoral Stem, 12/14, Collared, Standard Offset, Matte, Cemented, Size 15.

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Fresenius 2008K Series : Hemodialysis System

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Merge Cardio software. Product Usage: Merge Cardio is a system intended to be used to acquire, store, print, transfer, and archive clinical information including images, Hemodynamic studies and reports, measurements (via import from DICOM Structured Reporting, text files or optical character recognition of measurements captured on images) and cardiology signal (waveform) data.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Jan 25, 2017

Country Home Products Recalls Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.

NHTSA No agency class Jan 25, 2017

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

PORSCHE

USDA FSIS Low Jan 25, 2017

Atlas Meat Company Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding

Atlas Meat Company

CPSC No agency class Jan 24, 2017

HP Expands Recall of Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC No agency class Jan 24, 2017

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.

NHTSA No agency class Jan 24, 2017

FORD 2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jan 24, 2017

FORD 2016: STRUCTURE:BODY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jan 24, 2017

TOYOTA 2016-2017: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Jan 20, 2017

BMW 2000-2003: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Jan 20, 2017

MASERATI 2014-2017: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

MASERATI

USDA FSIS Critical Jan 20, 2017

Hans Kissle Company, LLC. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due To Potential Processing Deviation

Hans Kissle Company, LLC

CPSC No agency class Jan 19, 2017

Trek Recalls Disc Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Jan 19, 2017

FREIGHTLINER 2016-2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

FREIGHTLINER

USDA FSIS Critical Jan 19, 2017

Mountain View Packaging, LLC Recalls Chicken Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Mountain View Packaging, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jan 18, 2017

Koi Palace Mini Moon Cake: Single Box - Mini Oolong Tea Paste Unit Size 1/2 lb. and 1/4 lb. in circular box (1 piece) and rectangular boxes (4, 6 or 8 pieces).

Magic Gourmet Trading Inc

FDA Food Critical Jan 18, 2017

Nacho Snack Seasoning / Harvest Pride /Tom Smith. Product Code: T3809. 50 lb bags

All American Seasonings, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 18, 2017

Vanilla Type Flavor, Nat & Art, NET WEIGHT: 22.68 KGS, FONA International, Inc., 1900 Averill road, Geneva, IL 60134

FONA Int'l

FDA Food Moderate Jan 18, 2017

Williams-Sonoma Meyer Lemon Poppy Quick bread mix, NET WT. 1 LB. 2 OZ (509 g)

Williams-Sonoma

FDA Food Critical Jan 18, 2017

Lenny & Larry's, Inc.

FDA Food Low Jan 18, 2017

Pumpkin pie spice, 4 lb plastic gallon, product number 67644; Pumpkin pie spice, 1 lb plastic jar, product number 67642

PIAZZA PRODUCE, 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.