2017 Recalls
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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 13 critical, 31 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
H. pylori (polyclonal} 1.0 mL Catalog number 215A-76; Hematology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Cell Marque Corporation
Beef Extract Powder, Acumedia PN 7228 Product Usage: Beef Extract Powder is prepared and standardized for use in microbiological culture media, w…
Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc.
Liquid Urine Control Level 3 For Professional Use in the quality control monitoring of In-Vitro Diagnostic Urinary Clinical Assays on a range of c…
Randox Laboratories
Pausch Uroview FD fluoroscopic X-ray system UDI number (01)04260491620040 Primarily for urological applications (functional X-ray diagnostics, endo…
Hans Pausch Rontgengeratebau Gmbh
Sabouraud Dextrose Agar w /Lecithin and Tween 20 Acumedia PN 91081 Product Usage: Used for the isolation of fungi from surfaces sanitized with q…
Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc.
Dolphin Inflation Device, REF 0185NA. Rx only, Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. DOLPHIN is a single-use, sterile inflation device used in cardi…
Vascular Solutions, Inc.
AbbVie PEG, PEG Kit 15FR, FOR ENTERAL USE ONLY, STERILE, Rx Only.
AbbVie Inc.
Varicella Zoster Virus 7.0 ml catalog number 364M-18 Microbiology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Cell Marque Corporation
Exact Sciences Sample Mixer 2. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. The Exact Sciences Sample Mixer 2 is intended for mixing stool samples in a Sample Cont…
Exact Sciences Corporation
AbbVie PEG, PEG Kit 20FR, FOR ENTERAL USE ONLY, STERILE, Rx Only.
AbbVie Inc.
Nutrient Gelatin, Acumedia Part Number 7471 A Product Usage: Nutrient Gelatin is used for the differentiation of microorganisms on the basis of g…
Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc.
Assist Bed Rail - 6632
Invacare Corporation
Herpes Simplex Virus I; 7.0 mL Catalog number 361A-18. Microbiology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Cell Marque Corporation
Endopath ETS-FLEX Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter, VASCULAR/THIN 35MM
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
AIA-PACK TPOAb CONTROL SET
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.
1000 ml Canister (with Gel) for InfoV.A.C. and V.A.C.ULTA Therapy Systems (Part Number M8275093/5). The InfoV.A.C. and V.A.C.ULTA Negative Pressur…
KCI USA, INC.
AbbVie PEG, PEG Kit 15FR, FOR ENTERAL USE ONLY, STERILE, Rx Only.
AbbVie Inc.
Her2/Neu (EP3); 0.5 mL Catalog number 237R-25; 1.0 mL Catalog number 237R-26; 7.0 mL Catalog number 237R-28. Immunology - Analyte Specific Reag…
Cell Marque Corporation
Herpes Simplex Virus II 0.5 ml catalog number 362A-15 7.0 mL Catalog number362A-18 . Microbiology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnosti…
Cell Marque Corporation
Angio WorkStation (XIDF-AWS801) used in conjunction with your Infinix System (INFX-8000V;INFX-8000C;INFX-8000F
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
AFFIXUS Hip Fracture Nail Product Usage: The Hip Fracture Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur in…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Table Patient Step on RFX/SFX, Legacy, and Precision 500D systems
GE Healthcare, LLC
Lithonia Lighting Recalls to Repair Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard
Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga.
Madison Mill Recalls Safety Gates Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
Madison Mill Inc., of Ashland City, Tenn.
Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.
PORSCHE 2011: ENGINE
PORSCHE
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Lila + Hayes Recalls Children's Playwear Due to Choking Hazard
HYUNDAI 2017: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
HYUNDAI
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MERCEDES-BENZ
HYUNDAI 2015-2016: PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
HYUNDAI
HYUNDAI 2013-2017: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
HYUNDAI
Kreative Kids Recalls Children's Robes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Kreative Kids Inc., of Pomona, Calif.
MAZDA 2004: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
MAZDA
MAZDA 2004-2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MAZDA
Slow Roasted Ham & Swiss Breakfast Sandwich, Fully Cooked/Keep Frozen/Perishable Net Wt 5.6 oz (159 g) MANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY FOR STARBUCKS COFFEE …
SK Food Group Groveport
Sugar Crackers 400g (14.1oz) x 12 packets per carton/case, UPC 9556184 500023
U-Can Food Trading Inc
7 OZ PIZZA DOUGH BALL, PRODUCT CODE 11267, UPC 0 00 49800 1267 4, NET CASE WT 12.9 KG (28 LB 7 OZ), UNIT NET WT: 198 G (7 OZ), COUNT: 65 --- PROCESSE…
Rich Products Corp
Nutty INFUSIONS Roasted Cashew Butter, NET WT. 10 OZ (284 g)
HVF Inc. d.b.a Huson Valley Farms
Bean Sprout 10 lbs. bag, 10lb box, 12/12oz, 20/15oz, 24/1.5 lbs., 5lbs. bag, 3lb tray
Fuji Natural Foods, Inc.
ARTISAN CRUST PIZZA DOUGH 24/18, PRODUCT CODE 11413, UPC 1 00 49800 11413 2, NET CASE WT: 27 LB (12.2 KG), UNIT NET WT: 18 OZ (1 LB 2 OZ) (510G), COU…
Rich Products Corp
Nutty INFUSIONS Ginger Wasabi Cashew Butter, NET WT. 10 OZ (284 g)
HVF Inc. d.b.a Huson Valley Farms
Schiff Move Free Advanced Plus MSM & Vitamin D3 with Glucosamine + Chondroitin, 80 Coated Tablets, Dietary Supplement, Product item number: 20525-118…
RB Manufacturing LLC
Dip Trio Mix Homemade Gourmet Dip Mix Net Wt. 2.9 oz. Distributed by: Phoenix Food, LLC. Canton, TX 75103 www.homemadegourmet.com
Phoenix Food, LLC
Herbal Tea Variety 120 ml/pouch, 40 pouches/case
U S Deer Antlers Export & Import
ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL distributed under the following sizes and Product Codes: (a) 12 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, RICH'S label, Produ…
Rich Products Corp
Organic Veda brand Ginger Powder, 24 jars, Net Wt. 16 oz. (454 grams)
Lords Organics Llc
Yellowfin Tuna Hilo Cubes, Random cut. 15 lb. cases. (1 x 15 lb. bags per case) Brand name: Reel Fresh UPC: 664183001454 Ingredients: Frozen tuna…
Tropic Fish Hawaii, LLC
Succinylcholine Chloride all strengths, all dosage forms and all packaging, Rx Only, Avella of Houston, Houston, TX 77054
Advanced Pharma Inc.
Estrone, For Prescription Compounding, packaged in a) 1 G bottle (NDC: 51552-0445-1), b) 5 G bottle (NDC 51552-0445-2), c) 25 G bottle (NDC: 51552-0…
Fagron, Inc
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.