2017 Recalls
7,681 federal recalls indexed for 2017 · Page 19 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 12 critical, 38 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 39 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (26), NHTSA (6), 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.
Torque wrench used on the bolts for the Symbia T2 model 10275008, Symbia Intevo Excel model 10764801, Symbia Intevo 16 model 10764804, Symbia Evo model 10910500, and Symbia Evo Excel model 10910501 devices.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
MicroPort Orthopedics SCHANZ SCREW SELF DRILL, SIZE 4mm, REF 20070057, STERILE R Product Usage: MPO Total Hip Systems are indicated for use in total hip arthroplasty for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: 1. non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, ankylosis, protrusio acetabuli, and painful hip dysplasia; 2. inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as rheumat
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
EMPOWR PS KNEE(TM) e+, REF 343-13-708, SIZE 8, 13mm, QTY 01, SKY BLUE, STERILE Product Usage The EMPOWR PS Inserts are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) infused with pure liquid pharmaceutical grade alpha-tocopheral and then cross-linked to conform to ASTM F2695. This insert is posterior stabilized and is intended to more closely match the kinematics of the knee, allowing some rotation along the medial condyle and increased congruency along the lateral cond
Encore Medical, Lp
Oncentra Brachy 4.5 radiation therapy software The firm name on the label is Nucletron B.V. Oncentra is a radiation therapy planning software designed to analyze and plan radiation treatments in three dimensions for the purpose of treating patients with cancer. The treatment plans provide estimates of dose distributions expected during the proposed treatment and may be used to administer treatments after review and approval by qualified medical personnel.
Nucletron BV
Sysmex Fluorocell(R) PLT Fluorocell PLT is used to stain platelets in a diluted blood sample for the counting of platelets with the Sysmex XN-Series automated hematology analyzers
Sysmex America, Inc.
The OriGen Reinforced Dual Lumen catheter (RDLC) is a duel lumen catheter with a wire reinforcement layer on the tip of the device. A thin sheath is used to cover and secure the wire layer and is heat shrunk into a permanent position.
OriGen Biomedical, Inc.
Ablatherm(R) Integrated Imaging, High Intensity Ultrasound System For Prostate Tissue Ablation Transrectal high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation of prostate tissue
Edap Technomed Inc.
Power Processor 1K Stockyard. The Power Processor performs all pre-analytical sample tube preparation.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument, Product Codes - MC1410, 14 g x 10 cm; MC1616, 16 g x 16 cm; MC1816, 18 g x 16 cm; MC1820, 18 g x 20 cm; MC1825, 18 g x 25 cm. The core needle biopsy device is intended for use in obtaining biopsies from soft tissues.
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Dondolo Recalls Children's Sleepwear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Dondolo, of Carrollton, Texas
Little Mass Children's Sleepwear Recalled by Mass Creation Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Little Mass, a Mass Creation, Inc. subsidiary, of Los Angeles, Calif.
VIV&LUL Recalls Children's Sleepwear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
VIV&LUL, of China
INFINITI 2017-2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
INFINITI
Chelsea Food Services Firm Recalls Pork and Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Poultry Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Ghiringhelli Brothers
Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
MITSUBISHI 2014-2018: AIR BAGS
MITSUBISHI
BMW 2007-2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW
Taylor Farms Florida Recalls Salad with Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Taylor Farms Florida, Inc.
Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.
HONDA 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
HONDA
LAND ROVER 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
LAND ROVER
JAGUAR 2016-2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
JAGUAR
VINA CAF¿ WAKE-UP INSTANT COFFEE MIX in 18 PACK CARDBOARD BOXES (.6 oz packs); UPC: 8 934683 002759
Hong Lee Trading
Death Wish Nitro Canned Cold Brew Coffee 11 oz UPC: 851552005599
Death Wish Coffee Company, LLC
Merkts Port Wine Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 14 oz (396g), UPC 76306-60200
Bel Brands USA
La Terra Fina Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip & Spread NET WT. 10 oz. (.625 lb.) 284g UPC 6-40410-51327-3
La Terra Fina, Inc.
Tampico Tropical Punch packaged in 1 gallon plastic jugs
Dean Foods, Inc.
Chicken Salad Sandwich 6.8 oz plastic container Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy USPC 6 63209-02050 9
The Kroger Co
Bisoprolol Fumarate tablets, 5 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: UNICHEM LABORATORIES, LTD. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa, 403 511, India, Marketed by: UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS, (USA), INC. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604, NDC 29300-126-13.
Unichem Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
methylPREDNIsolone ACETATE, 40 MG/ML INJECTION SUSPENSION, 10 ML Vial, RXQ Compounding, Athens, OH --- NDC: 70731-0936-10
RXQ Compounding LLC
Symbio Muc Eye, 0.17 fl.oz. 5mL bottles, Manufactured for and distributed in the US b: Biological Health Group Corp. Bremerton, WA 98337. NDC 69711-125-61
Deserving Health International Corp
Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 0.25 mg, 100-count Unit Dose tablets per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited, Verna, Salcette Goa 403 722 INDIA; Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-5858-61.
The Harvard Drug Group
Philips Healthcare Brilliance iCT X-Ray, Tomography, Computed These computed tomography x-ray systems are intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Assurity MRI Model Numbers: PM1272, PM2272 Implantation of a single-chamber pulse generator, dual-chamber pulse generator, or CRT-P is indicated in one or more of the following permanent conditions: Syncope, Presyncope, Fatigue, Disorientation, Or any combination of those symptoms. Implantation of a CRT-P is indicated for: Maintaining synchrony of the left and right ventricles in patients who have undergone an AV nodal ablation for chronic atrial fibrillation and have NYHA Class II or III heart
St Jude Medical Inc.
PM1226 ACCENT ST MRI SR RF and PM2222 ACCENT ST These low voltage (LV) devices are implantable pacemaker pulse generators, intended to be permanently implanted in the body, that have a power supply and electronic circuits that produce a periodic electrical pulse to stimulate the heart. These devices are used as a substitute for the heart's intrinsic pacing system to correct both intermittent and continuous cardiac rhythm disorders.
St Jude Medical Inc.
Infinity 5 Implantable Pulse Generator and Infinity 7 Implantable Pulse Generator Models 6660, 6661, 6662, 6663
St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Assurity Model Numbers: PM1240, PM2240; Assurity + Model Number: PM2260; Accent Model Numbers: PM1210, PM2210, PM1222, PM2212; Accent MRI Model Numbers: PM1224, PM2218, PM2224 Implantation of a single-chamber pulse generator, dual-chamber pulse generator, or CRT-P is indicated in one or more of the following permanent conditions: Syncope, Presyncope, Fatigue, Disorientation, Or any combination of those symptoms. Implantation of a CRT-P is indicated for: Maintaining synchrony of the left and rig
St Jude Medical Inc.
Alaris Pump Module model 8100 manufactured between November 2011 and March 2012; Alaris Pump Module serviced with LVP Mechanism Sub Assembly (P/N) 10942012 between November 2011 and March 2012; Alaris Pump module Bezel Kit Assembly (P/N) 10964559) shipped between November 2011 and March 2012. 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 the IV administration sets for continuous or
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Pilling Knife Handles: a) REF 352950 b) REF 352953 c) REF 352951 d) REF 352957 e) REF 352952 : Reusable surgical knife handles, which are intended for use with blades which are inserted into a slot in the handle.
Teleflex Medical
Panther(R) System, Catalog Number 902615, For Use with Hologic Assays, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use
Hologic, Inc
Merlin@Home Software Model EX2000 v8.2.2 for Merlin@Home Transmitter Models EX1150, EX1150W, EX1100, and EX1100W. The Merlin@home Transmitters are a component of St. Jude Medicals (SJM) Remote Care System. These Merlin@home transmitters are used to retrieve information from the SJM implantable medical device (IMD) using RF telemetry. The data is then sent back to the Merlin.net Patient Care Network through a built-in modem or, alternatively, through a USB cellular adapter or a USB based Broad
St Jude Medical Inc.
PM1214 NUANCE SR RF; PM1230 and PM2230 NUANCE MRI; PM2214 NUANCE DR RF These low voltage (LV) devices are implantable pacemaker pulse generators, intended to be permanently implanted in the body, that have a power supply and electronic circuits that produce a periodic electrical pulse to stimulate the heart. These devices are used as a substitute for the heart's intrinsic pacing system to correct both intermittent and continuous cardiac rhythm disorders.
St Jude Medical Inc.
Merlin PCS 3650 Programmer with Model 3330 Software Version 23.1.1 The Merlin Patient Care System (PCS) Model 3650 Programmer is a portable, dedicated programming system designed to interrogate program display data and test St. Jude Medical implantable devices.
St Jude Medical Inc.
Genesys spine, Binary Screwdriver, GCP221, component of the Binary Anterior Cervical Plating System The Genesys Spine Binary Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior screw fixation to the cervical spine. It is to be used in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion of the cervical spine (C2 to C7). The system is indicated for use in the temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spinal fusion in patients with degenerative disc di
Genesys Orthopedics Systems, LLC
Anthem Model Numbers: PM3210, PM3212; Allure/Relieve Model Numbers: PM3222, PM3242, PM3262, PM3542, PM3224, PM3244 Implantation of a single-chamber pulse generator, dual-chamber pulse generator, or CRT-P is indicated in one or more of the following permanent conditions: Syncope, Presyncope, Fatigue, Disorientation, Or any combination of those symptoms. Implantation of a CRT-P is indicated for: Maintaining synchrony of the left and right ventricles in patients who have undergone an AV nodal abla
St Jude Medical Inc.
Philips Healthcare Ingenuity CT X-Ray, Tomography, Computed These computed tomography x-ray systems are intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
PM 1250 and PM 2250 ZENEX; PM1282 and PM2282 ZENEX MRI These low voltage (LV) devices are implantable pacemaker pulse generators, intended to be permanently implanted in the body, that have a power supply and electronic circuits that produce a periodic electrical pulse to stimulate the heart. These devices are used as a substitute for the heart's intrinsic pacing system to correct both intermittent and continuous cardiac rhythm disorders.
St Jude Medical Inc.
Proclaim DRG Implantable Pulse Generator Model 3664
St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Philips Healthcare Ingenuity Core128 X-Ray, Tomography, Computed These computed tomography x-ray systems are intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
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.