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2017 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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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 21 critical, 29 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 33 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (20), NHTSA (17), CPSC (8), 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 Devices Critical Dec 20, 2017

LIFEPAK(R) defibrillation electrodes, Catalog # 11101-000016, MIN #3202380-006 The defibrillation electrodes are used only with LIFEPAK EXPRESS(R…

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 6FR - 10CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*CS6F10NA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Bio-Stable 5F DL-55CM MST-70 KIT Non-Valved w/ Nit GW, UPN H965458950, Catalog No. 45-895 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology,…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer, Part Number 75222, for use with automated hematology analyzer

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Bio-Stable 5F DL-55CM MST-70 KIT Non-Valved PG, UPN H965458710, Catalog No. 45-871 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology, and Bi…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

NHTSA Moderate Dec 20, 2017

NISSAN 2018: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2017

LEXUS,TOYOTA 2017-2018: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

LEXUS,TOYOTA

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2017

ALFA ROMEO 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ALFA ROMEO

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2017

AUDI 2018: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2017

RAM 2009-2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

RAM

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2017

DODGE 2005: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

DODGE

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2017

Matrix Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standard; Explosion and Burn Hazards

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2017

Monte Carlo Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Injury Hazard

Monte Carlo Fan Company, of Skokie, Ill.

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2017

Squatty Potty Recalls Children's Toilet Step Stools Due to Injury and Fall Hazards

Manu Changzhou Future International Business Mafacturer, from China

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2017

Superior Importers Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

ABEST Technology Co., Ltd., of China

NHTSA Critical Dec 18, 2017

MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 18, 2017

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: SEAT BELTS

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 18, 2017

MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 18, 2017

MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Moderate Dec 18, 2017

MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 18, 2017

FORD 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

FORD

NHTSA Moderate Dec 18, 2017

FORD 2018: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

FORD

NHTSA Critical Dec 15, 2017

FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR 2002-2017: EQUIPMENT

FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR

CPSC Moderate Dec 14, 2017

Crate and Barrel Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Dec 14, 2017

Hunter Fan Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided

CPSC Moderate Dec 14, 2017

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Decorative Glass Pumpkins Due to Laceration Hazard

Transparent Overseas, of India

CPSC Moderate Dec 14, 2017

Todd Snyder Recalls Sweatshirts Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards

WS and Co., of Canada

NHTSA Critical Dec 14, 2017

MAZDA 2004-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

MAZDA

NHTSA Critical Dec 14, 2017

MAZDA 2004-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

MAZDA

NHTSA Critical Dec 14, 2017

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Flouride Added. 1 GAL (3.78 L) DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202

The Kroger Co

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts, Net Wt. 13.5oz (half dozen), Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut C…

krispy kreme doughnut corporation

FDA Food Critical Dec 13, 2017

GOYA Adobo, All Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, Goya Foods, Inc. 28 OZ

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 13, 2017

Cookies N Cream Ice Cream 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Holi Aioli, Lemon Basil 12oz bottle

JP's Delicacies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

WOLDONG WORLD'S BEST KIMCHI WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI PREMIUM 3LBS (1.36kg), UPC: 8 46034 04853 9 and 7LBS (3.17kg), UPC: 846034048546.

H. A. R. Maspeth Corp.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Mini Crullers, Net Wt. 10 oz, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC…

krispy kreme doughnut corporation

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer , the product is packaged as follows: Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #3281712 / Exp. Date 12/…

FLAVORx Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 13, 2017

No Sugar Added Butter Pecan Ice Cream 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer , the product is packaged as follows: Vet Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 2oz Bottle, Lot #161269 / Exp. Date 12/2018 Packa…

FLAVORx Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Dark Chocolate Peanuts, 16 oz.

Detroit City Nut, LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 13, 2017

Butter Pecan Ice Cream 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 2710…

krispy kreme doughnut corporation

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Blueberry Cake Doughnuts, Net Wt. 13.5oz (half dozen), Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corpo…

krispy kreme doughnut corporation

FDA Food Critical Dec 13, 2017

Organic traditions brand DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS, NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100 g) - UPC 8 54260 01500 3, and NET WT. 8 oz. (227 g) - UPC 8 54260 00705 3; the…

Health Matters America Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Cake, Doughnut Holes, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.

krispy kreme doughnut corporation

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Dark Chocolate Raisins, 16 oz.

Detroit City Nut, LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 13, 2017

Saranac Pasta and Seafood Salad 2x10lbs or 2x5lbs plastic tubs.

Saranac Brand Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer , the product is packaged as follows: "Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz & 1oz Bottles, Lot #161269 / Exp. Date 12/2018 "…

FLAVORx Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Roasted & Salted Cashews and Chocolate Covered Cashews; packaged in clear plastic containers; NET WT 18 oz. (1 LB 2 oz.), 510 g; UPC 8-86926-46877-9

Meijer Distribution, 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.