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2017 Recalls

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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 3 critical, 47 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 17 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (37), CPSC (5), FDA Food (5), 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 Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental fluted stem, 17x250mm bwd, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Imp…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Streptococcus Susceptibility card (AST-ST03), IVD, REF 421040, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N324), IVD, REF 418603, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N272), REF 414164, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 16mmdx48cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N354), IVD, REF 421350, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Boston Scientific Zurpaz(TM) MEDIUM CURL, SYMMETRIC CURVE, Steerable Sheath, 8.5F (2.83mm), REF Catalog No M004USMC85100

Creganna Medical Devices

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-GN04), IVD, REF 22000, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Por fullct fem st 16x200mm, Sterile,

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N286), REF 414778, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Monica Novii Wireless Patch System product Usage: Novii Interface - The Novii Interface is an accessory to the Novii Pod which provides a means o…

MONICA HEALTHCARE LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N363), IVD, REF 421692, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Boston Scientific Zurpaz(TM) MEDIUM CURL, ASYMMETRIC CURVE, Steerable Sheath, 8.5F (2.83mm), REF Catalog No M004USTMCA85200

Creganna Medical Devices

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 14mmdx48cm right, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Video Naso pharyngo Laryngoscopes

Pentax of America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Kii Shielded Bladed trocars (CTB14), Kii Low profile trocars (CTB23), and Kii 5x55mm Optical Z-Thread Dual Pack (CTR14) trocars.

Applied Medical Resources Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

R-F IM NAIL 10MMDX48CM LG, 11MMDX42CM, 11MMDX44CM, 11MMDX46CM LG, 11MMDX48CM LG, 12MMDX46CM LG, 12MMDX48CM LG, 13MMDX40CM, 13MMDX42CM, 13MMDX44CM, …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-GN82), REF 413439, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N315), IVD, REF 417426, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

GE Healthcare Revolution EVO X-ray system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N285), REF 414740, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P644), IVD, REF 418673, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

GE Healthcare Discovery PET/CT 600,610, 690, 710: Optima PET/CT 560. 560FX X-ray system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P621), REF 412533, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Tibial IM Nail 15mmdx44cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-GP71), REF 410750, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Merge PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N217), REF 413080, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N292), REF 415063, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P606), REF 22330, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P629), REF 414576, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Pereyra Ligature Carrier 75

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N350), IVD, REF 421037, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P603), REF 22320, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N211), REF 413043, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental fluted stem, 18x250mm bwd, Sterile,

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N293), REF 415369, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

NHTSA Critical Jun 21, 2017

ASTON MARTIN 2011-2012: POWER TRAIN

ASTON MARTIN

NHTSA Critical Jun 21, 2017

ASTON MARTIN 2012: POWER TRAIN

ASTON MARTIN

NHTSA Critical Jun 21, 2017

ASTON MARTIN 2011-2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

ASTON MARTIN

CPSC Moderate Jun 20, 2017

Kawasaki Recalls Utility Vehicles, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Jun 20, 2017

Staples Recalls Hazen Mesh Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jun 16, 2017

Advanced Composites Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Advanced Composites Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah

CPSC Moderate Jun 15, 2017

iFashioning Recalls Women's Scarves Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

Hangzhou Hua Li Silk Clothing Factory

CPSC Moderate Jun 15, 2017

Little Giraffe Recalls Children's Robes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Little Giraffe, of Van Nuys, Calif.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 14, 2017

Honey Bourbon Pecans Net Wt. 20 lb. (9.088g) Mfg. By: Trophy Nut Co. Tipp City, OH 45371

Trophy Nut Co Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 14, 2017

Ravioli Orso. Product is made refrigerated. Product is packaged in plastic containers. The plastic containers are marked on the side of the conta…

Alaska Pasta Company

FDA Food Moderate Jun 14, 2017

AUNT JEMIMA(R) 14 BLUEBERRY WAFFLES, NET WT 17.18oz UPC 019600062202

Pinnacle Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 14, 2017

AUNT JEMIMA(R) MiNi pancakes, MAPLE BLAST, NET WT 3.2 OZ, UPC 001960043563

Pinnacle Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 14, 2017

AUNT JEMIMA(R) 14 LOW FAT WAFFLES, NET WT 17.18oz UPC 019600062301

Pinnacle Foods, LLC

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 August 2026.