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2017 Recalls

7,536 recalls · Page 32 of 151

2017 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,536 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2017. That represents about 7.41% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 20.6 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 151 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 8 critical, 42 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 18 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (24), FDA Food (13), NHTSA (7), 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.

FDA Drug Critical Aug 30, 2017

CaverFlo Natural Herbal Coffee, 25 g, supplied in boxes of 10 packets, manufacture for Caverflo Texas Trading -- UPC: 9555671709987

Brian P. Richardson

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Phenobarbital Tablets USP, 100 mg, a) 100 count bottles (NDC 0463-6152-01), b) 1000 count bottles (NDC 0163-6152-10), Rx Only, Manufactured by West-w…

C. O. Truxton

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Tissu-Trans Filtron 500, 3-TT-FILTRON 500. Product Usage: Intended for fat transfer and liposuction.

Shippert Medical Technologies

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Tissu-Trans Filtron 250, 3-TT-FILTRON 250. Product Usage: Intended for fat transfer and liposuction.

Shippert Medical Technologies

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Medtronic ENT Prgm 9734636 Add Fusion Nav AxiEM, reusable, Rx. This kit includes 9733908 (which includes 9733452 containing 9733449, Straight Suctio…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Tissu-Trans MEGA 1500, 3-TT-MEGA 1500. Product Usage: Intended for fat transfer and liposuction.

Shippert Medical Technologies

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

ORA System with VerifEye+ Cart, Catalog Number 8065998307 For use during intraocular lens surgery

Alcon Research, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Medtronic Instrument Set EM ENT, Ref. #9733452 and #9733452-G02, reusable, RX. This kit contains 9733449, Straight Suction, 9733450, 70 deg Curved …

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

DBS Lead Depth Stop contained in Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) lead kits, models 3387/3387S, 3389/3389S, and 3391/3391S, The lead kit conta…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Medtronic Suction 9734308 Small AxiEM ENT, reusable, Rx. The firm name on the label is Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO. The suction devi…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Various custom surgical kits manufactured for CMS, CUSTOM MEDICAL SPECIALTIES, INC.: (a) CMS-4153-R2 MPM Biopsy TRAY (b) CMS-5832-R1 Custom Safety …

Custom Assemblies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Ultrasound Video Gastroscope, Model EG-3670URK, The product is intended to be used in combination with the ultrasound scanning unit made by Hitac…

Pentax of America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Tissu-Trans SFILL 360, 3-TT-SFILL 360. Product Usage: Intended for fat transfer and liposuction.

Shippert Medical Technologies

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

ORA System with VerifEye, Catalog Number 8065998300 For use during intraocular lens surgery

Alcon Research, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Medtronic Curved Suction 90 9733451 EM ENT, reusable, Rx. The firm name on the label is Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO. The suction de…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Tissu-Trans Filtron 100, 3-TT-FILTRON 100. Product Usage: Intended for fat transfer and liposuction.

Shippert Medical Technologies

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

VASER Amplifier, VASER 2.2 VASERlipo System, Rx Only, 115/230V - 60/50Hz 300VA The Vaser amplifier is intended for the fragmentation and emulsific…

Solta Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Medtronic Set Supplemental INS AxiEM ENT, Ref. 9734378, reusable, RX. This kit contains 9734308, Small Straight suction. The firm name on the label…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Medtronic Instrument Kit 9733908 Fusion ENT, reusable, RX. This kit includes Kit 9733452 (containing 9733449, Straight Suction, 9733450, 70 deg Curv…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

VASER PRO Amplifier, VASER 2.2 VASERlipo System stem, Rx Only, 115/230V - 60/50Hz 300VA The Vaser amplifier is intended for the fragmentation and …

Solta Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Medtronic Curved Suction 70 9733450 EM ENT, reusable, Rx. The firm name on the label is Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO. The suction dev…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Medtronic Straight Suction 9733449 EM ENT, reusable, Rx. The firm name on the label is Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO. The suction devi…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Ultrasound Video Gastroscope, Model EG-3870UTK. The product is intended to be used in combination with the ultrasound scanning unit made by Hitach…

Pentax of America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Tissu-Trans Filtron 2000, 3-TT-FILTRON 2000. Product Usage: Intended for fat transfer and liposuction.

Shippert Medical Technologies

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Convertors Robotic Drape with Attached Leggings; Product is packaged as Single Sterile Drape/8 per Case

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Tissu-Trans Filtron 1000, 3-TT-FILTRON 1000. Product Usage: Intended for fat transfer and liposuction.

Shippert Medical Technologies

CPSC Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Dr. Brown's Natural Bottle & Dish Soaps Recalled by Handi-Craft Company Due to Risk of Bacteria Exposure

Greenblenz, of Auburn Hills, Mich.

CPSC Moderate Aug 29, 2017

Fabri-Tech Recalls Infant Rompers Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores

Fabri-Tech Inc., of Jenison, Mich.

NHTSA Critical Aug 29, 2017

VOLVO 2016: STEERING

VOLVO

NHTSA Critical Aug 28, 2017

HYUNDAI 2017: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Aug 28, 2017

FORD 2017: STEERING

FORD

NHTSA Critical Aug 28, 2017

FORD 2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

FORD

NHTSA Critical Aug 28, 2017

FORD 2017: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

FORD

NHTSA Moderate Aug 28, 2017

FORD 2015-2017: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

FORD

NHTSA Critical Aug 28, 2017

FORD 2011-2017: WHEELS:HUB

FORD

CPSC Moderate Aug 24, 2017

Arc'teryx Recalls Ski Mountaineering Boots Due to Fall Hazard

Arc'teryx Equipment, a division of Amer Sports Canada Inc., of Vancouver, BC, Canada

CPSC Moderate Aug 24, 2017

Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard

FDA Food Moderate Aug 23, 2017

HFS 10/6lb Crunchy Row Breaded Cod Rectangles 3 oz., Item Number: 10002800

High Liner Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 23, 2017

HLSC 12/10oz Summer Herb Crusted Cod Item Number: 1029449

High Liner Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 23, 2017

HFS 1/10LB Lightly Breaded Cod Tail Portions 5oz, Item Number: 02075

High Liner Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 23, 2017

HFS 10/6lb Breaded Crispy Style Cod Fish Portions Item Number: 10003220

High Liner Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 23, 2017

HFS 1/10.35 lb Whole Grain Oven Ready Potato Breaded Pollock Wedges 3.6 oz,, Item Number: 53374

High Liner Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Whole Foods 12/12oz Oven Ready Breaded Calamari Rings, Item Number: B1322

High Liner Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Southern Home 12/24oz Breaded Minced Fish Sticks, Item Number: B1133

High Liner Foods Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 23, 2017

Bhufit Bar Chocolate Tart Cherry Pistachio; Vegan Organic Pea Protein Net Wt. 1.6 oz. (45G)

Laura's Boston Brownies

FDA Food Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Fisherman's Reserve 12/1lb Breaded Haddock Fillets, Item Number: B1378

High Liner Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 23, 2017

FPI 1/10.35 Fiesta Style Stuffed Alaska Pollock Portions 3.6 oz.., Item Number: 06436

High Liner Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Sea Cuisine 12/10 oz., Pub Classic Beer Battered Cod, Item Number: A1319

High Liner Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 23, 2017

HFS 10/6lb Raw Breaded Haddock Portions 4 oz..,Item Number: 10003370

High Liner Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Sea Cuisine 20/10.75oz Honey Chipotle Salmon, Item Number: A1344

High Liner Foods Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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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

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2017 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.