2017 Recalls
6,356 recalls · Page 73 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, 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 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, 36 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (26), FDA Devices (10), CPSC (10), 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.
NC Traveler RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter, Part No. 1013152-12, 1013152-15, 1013152-20, 1013153-08, 1013153-12, 1013153-15, 1013153-20, 1013154-08…
Abbott Vascular
Pointe Scientific Hitachi AST Reagent R1 : PE plastic bottle w/PP plastic cap. R2: PE plastic bottle w /PP plastic cap. Product Usage: Two Pa…
Medtest Holdings, Inc.
16 mm [or 18 mm] Distraction Pin, Qty: 1 per pack; STERILE; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 USA Distraction Pin is d…
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC
NexGen Offset Stem Extension, sizes 14mm and 17mm For use in total arthroplasty.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
INTENSIA Models: VR 124, DR 154, CRT-D 174 Product Usage: OVATIO VR 6250, OVATIO DR 6550, PARADYM VR 8250, PARADYM DR 8550, PARADYM RF VR 9250, …
Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF
AMO 25GA Vitrectomy Cutter (Model Number NGP0025) and AMO 20GA Vitrectomy Cutter and Irrigation Sleeve (Model Number NGP0020) Used with the AMO White…
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)
Biomet Microfixation TraumaOne System Surgical Tray - Model # 46-1600
Biomet Microfixation, LLC
GIZA Vertebral Body Replacement
Eden Spine Europe SA
ADVIA Centaur Systems Insulin Calibrator; Test Code: Calibrator IRI; Catalog Number: 04618899
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
GP161R; ELAN 4 1-RING DIAMOND BURR COARSE D2.0; GP162R; ELAN 4 1-RING DIAMOND BURR+ COARSE D2.0; GP163R; ELAN 4 1-RING DIAMOND BURR COARSE D2,…
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Office Chairs Recalled by Leggett & Platt Office Components Due to Fall Hazard
Williams-Sonoma Recalls Rejuvenation Wall Sconces Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Rejuvenation Inc., of Portland, Ore., a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Dynacraft Recalls Ride-On Toys Due to Fall and Crash Hazards
Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif.
Hobby Lobby Recalls Easter and July 4th Light-Up Spinner Toys Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Temani Wicker Furniture Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard
PT Gimex Furniture Manufacturing Co., of Indonesia
Sportex Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
FORD 2017: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
FORD
FORD 2015-2017: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FORD
Following Plumber's Death, Electric Ranges Recalled by Arçelik A.S. Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards
Arçelik A.S., of Turkey
Pulse Performance Products Recalls Krusher Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Michaels Recalls Ceramic Travel Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Chalk Note Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
BMW 2005-2008: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
BMW
BMW 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW
SJ TACO Net Wgt: 44.5 LBS INGREDIENTS: Spices including Chili Pepper, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Paprika***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FL…
Givaudan Flavours Corp
Reser's Fine Foods, American Classics Macaroni Salad, Net Wt 1 lb. (454 g) UPC 7117.19007, packaged in 16 oz plastic tubs, 12 per case. Reser's Fine …
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Vertical Pharmaceuticals OB Complete with DHA Prenatal Multivitamin, 60 softgels Rx Only, Manufactured for: Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC Sayreville,…
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Soylent 1.8 Powder , 7 x 15oz pouches, SKU: 1WK-V108
Rosa Foods HQ
The Bakery Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Net Wt. 14 oz. (396g), packaged in a clear plastic clam shell, UPC 0 78742 06652 3, Distributed by:…
Jimmy's Cookies
Frozen Wild Shrimp Burgers, Wild Grill Foods brand, net wt. 12 oz. Each package contains 4/ 3 oz. pieces. UPC 8 94067 00248 6. The 12 oz. package…
Unisea Inc.
Jalape¿o Flavored Lays Kettle Cooked potato chips and Jalape¿o Flavored Miss Vickies Kettle Cooked potato chips in the following unit sizes: 1.75 oz,…
Frito-Lay, Inc
SJ DRY BROWNIE MIX 1003706 Net Wgt: 1200 LBS INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Wheat Flour, Cocoa Powder, Whole Egg Powder, Whey Powder, Sodium Bicarbonate. CONTAI…
Givaudan Flavours Corp
Pollock Fillet is frozen block, packed in waxed coated fiber block liners. Each frozen block weighs 7.45 KG. There are 3 blocks packaged in a fiber…
GAS LLC, LLC - Golden Alaska M/V
SJ JALAPENO NACHO DB 42 LBS INGREDIENTS: Dextrose, Salt***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, …
Givaudan Flavours Corp
20 count Frito-Lay Bold Mix Sack 18.4 oz. packaged in flexible plastic
Frito-Lay, Inc
SJ PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SEASONING Net Wt: .44.5 LBS INGREDIENTS: Onion Powder, Green Bell Pepper Powder***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ …
Givaudan Flavours Corp
32 count Miss Vickies Multipack Box 44 oz. packaged in flexible plastic
Frito-Lay, Inc
Pollock mince is frozen block, packed in waxed coated fiber block liners. Each frozen block weighs 7.45 KG. There are 3 blocks packaged in a fiber …
GAS LLC, LLC - Golden Alaska M/V
30 count Miss Vickies Multipack Tray 41.25 oz. packaged in flexible plastic
Frito-Lay, Inc
Farming Fish brand Organic Basil Pesto with Watercress, was packaged in 8.5 oz. plastic deli containers. UPC 7 23175 33586 8. The label is read in…
Our Local Bounty
SJ SWEET AND SPICY Net Wt: 42.75 LBS INGREDIENTS: Brown Sugar, Spices including Mustard, Garlic Powder***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿…
Givaudan Flavours Corp
Chili Seasoning 50 lbs INGREDIENTS: Chili Pepper, Minced Onion, Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 195 Alexandra Way Carol …
Givaudan Flavours Corp
Great Value Bread and Butter Chips 24 Fl Oz. Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 UPC 078742145990
Pinnacle Foods, LLC
SJ CHIPOLTE BBQ DB 36.7 lbs INGREDIENTS: SALT, SPICES INCLUDING Mustard***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa …
Givaudan Flavours Corp
SJ Black Pepper 42.75 lbs INGREDIENTS: Black Pepper, Spices including Mustard, Paprika***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASO…
Givaudan Flavours Corp
SJ MILD DB 36.33 LBS INGREDIENTS: Salt,***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 3…
Givaudan Flavours Corp
SJ TABASCO Net Wgt: 36.33 LBS INGREDIENTS: Spices including Mustard, Salt, Paprika***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONING…
Givaudan Flavours Corp
Macaroni & Cheese microwaveable cups sold under the following brands: 1. Big Win Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, UPC 11822-58403. 2. Chees…
Treehouse Foods
Organic Cocoa-Dusted Chocolate Ginger, packaged and distributed in 5 lbs. bulk bag. Product was later offered to consumers in a self-serve bulk bin …
Hummingbird Wholesale
12 count Lays Kettle Cooked Multipack Sack 10.2 oz packaged in flexible plastic
Frito-Lay, 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 — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2017
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.