2017 Recalls
6,356 recalls · Page 20 of 128
2017 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,356 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2017. That represents about 7.57% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 17.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 128 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 6 critical, 44 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 17 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (39), NHTSA (6), CPSC (4), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 3-Fluted 4.5 mm Diameter 195 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480719545, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 50 PN #1559, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all moi…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
ECT Internal Fixation Drill Bits 2.5 mm Diameter (0.98 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231802506, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Percuvance Gripper Grasper Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to ac…
Teleflex Medical
Platinium CRT-D 1741, Model Number TDF037U, UDI/GTIN 08031527015484, Implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Biventricular or ventricular antitachy…
Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF
Guide Sleeve 3.25 REF 2220, Guide Sleeve 3.75 REF 2221, Guide Sleeve REF 2222, Guide Sleeve REF 2223
Zimmer Dental Inc
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 25 PN #1554, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all moi…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Platinium DR DF4 1540, Model Number TDF036U, UDI/GTIN 08031527015477, Implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Biventricular or ventricular antitach…
Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF
NOVADAQ SPY-PHI Drape, 7" x 104" (18 cm x 265 cm), Ref. HH2000 (single drape), Sterile, Rx. Manufactured for: Novadaq Technologies Inc., Burnaby, …
NOVADAQ TECHNOLOGIES INC.
ABUT GOLD FRICTION-FIT, REF HLA3G; ABUT GOLD FRICTION-FIT, REF HLA4G; COPING GOLD ENG 5.7 MM, REF HLA5G; COPING GOLD NON-ENG. 3.5, REF NEA3G; CO…
Zimmer Dental Inc
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System, Locking Screw Tap Standard Quick-Connect 3.5 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00236015335, Nonsterile. orthope…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
WAXING COPING, CONT 3.5 MM,ANG, REF ZOCWAX3A; WAXING COPING, CONT 3.5 MM, REF ZOCWAX3S; WAXING COPING, CONT 4.5MM, ANG, REF ZOCWAX4A; WAXING COPIN…
Zimmer Dental Inc
Drill Bit Jacobs Chuck 1.5 mm Diameter 70 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480507015, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Femoral Drill 3.7 mm Diameter Replaces 2255-08-32, Item Number/EDI 00225503137, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrume…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.5 mm Diameter 12.5 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002600, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instr…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 20 PN #1560, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all mois…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 45 PN #1558, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all mois…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 2.0 mm Diameter 100 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480610020, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 3.2 mm Diameter 145 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480614532, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Drill Standard 2.7 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00236020527, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 30 PN #1555, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all moi…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
NOVADAQ SPY-PHI PAQ Intended for use with the SPY-PHI System, Product Code HH9006, containing 6 Single-Procedure Kits (Product Code HH9001), each con…
NOVADAQ TECHNOLOGIES INC.
TRY-IN,ABUTMENT, CONT, 3.5X4.5, REF ZOAT34; TRY-IN, ABUTMENT, CONT, 4.5X5.5, REF ZOAT45; TRY-IN, ABUTMENT, CONT, 5.7X6.5, REF ZOAT56; TRY-IN…
Zimmer Dental Inc
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 3.5 mm Diameter (.138 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231803500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
IMPRESSION CAP CONT 3.5MM, REF ZOCIMP3A; MPRESSION CAP CONT 3.5MM, REF ZOCIMP3S; IMPRESSION CAP CONT 4.5MM ANG, REF ZOCIMP4A; IMPRESSION CAP…
Zimmer Dental Inc
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Cannulated Drill Standard Quick-Connect 2.7 mm O.D., Item Number/EDI 00236017127, Nonsterile. orthopedic su…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Cannulated Main Drill 3.1 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00115501500, Nonsterile
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 4.5 mm Diameter 145 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480614545, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 1.1 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00231801106, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 2.5 mm Diameter 110 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480611025, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Distal Drill 3.2 mm Diameter Pilot Tip, Item Number/EDI 47225503332, Sterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Percuvance 29cm Shaft The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to access certain a…
Teleflex Medical
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System Drill Bit With Quick-Coupling 4.5 mm Diameter 195 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 0200024330, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgi…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Bard Magic 3 Antibacterial Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter Female, 14 FR (30/box), Rx Only intended for urinary bladder drainage in patients requir…
C.R. Bard, Inc.
THREAD RETRIEVAL DRILL REF 2224
Zimmer Dental Inc
Percuvance Johans Grasper Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to acc…
Teleflex Medical
Drill bit Quick-Connect 3-Fluted 2.5 mm Diameter 180 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480718025, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Percuvance Scissors Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to access ce…
Teleflex Medical
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.0 mm Diameter 12.5 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002100, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instr…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard
SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland.
LEXUS 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS
HYUNDAI 2011-2015: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
HYUNDAI
Playtex Recalls Children's Plates and Bowls Due to Choking Hazard
Playtex Products, LLC, of Shelton, Conn.
MASERATI 2015-2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MASERATI
MITSUBISHI 2015-2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
MITSUBISHI
KIA 2014-2016: STEERING
KIA
Skip Hop Recalls Nightlight Soothers Due to Shock Hazard
Skip Hop, of New York, N.Y.
BMW 2006-2010: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
BMW
Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: Strawberry Cheesecake Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.
Kilby Cream
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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2017
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.