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 5 critical, 43 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (45), CPSC (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.
GE426R; HI-LINE XS DIAMOND BURR X-CRS.I D4.5MM; GE426SU; HI-LINE XS DISP.DIAM.BURR X-CRS.I D4.5MM; GE526R; HI-LINE XS DIAMOND BURR X-CRS.II D4.…
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Normed General Instruments 503004541: Werber Countersink Cannulated for micro CBS Screws, AO 503004341: Werber Countersink Cannulated for micro CBS …
Zimmer Gmbh
Salicylate Reagent (SALY 2 x 45), Catalog No. 378194. Intended for quantitative determination of salicylate concentration in human serum or plasma.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
14 mm Distraction Pin, Exagg Qty: 1 per pack; STERILE; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 USA Distraction Pin is design…
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC
HDL Cholesterol Reagent (HDL 2 x 200), Catalog No. A15625. Intended for quantitative determination of HDL cholesterol in the high density lipoprot…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Ziehm Imaging solo FD Mobile Fluoroscopic C-arm
Ziehm Imaging Inc
ADVIA Centaur Systems Insulin ReadyPack; Test Code: IRI; Catalog Number: 02230141, for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of i…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
GP321R; ELAN 4 2-RING DIAMOND BURR COARSE D2.3; GP322R; ELAN 4 2-RING DIAMOND BURR COARSE D3.0; GP323R; ELAN 4 2-RING DIAMOND BURR COARSE D4.0;…
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Philips V60 Ventilators, Material No. 850008, 1053613, 1053614, 1053615, 1053616, 1053617, 1076715, 1076716, 1076717, DU1053617, U1053617. Old Mat…
Respironics California Inc
Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare Ultra Blood Analyzer Part Number: 80-0010
Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.
VORTRAN Automatic Resuscitator, VARPlus with Extension Kit; Model PCE-5012; Qty: 10 each. Anesthesiology: This device is to be used by properly t…
Vortran Medical Technology 1, Inc
SoftPort Easy-Load Lens Delivery System Model: EZ-28V Is used for the folding and delivering of the LI61AO, LI61AOV, or LI61SE 3-piece lens into th…
Bausch & Lomb Surgical, Inc.
Cholesterol Reagent(CHOL 2 x 300), Catalog No. 467825 Intended for quantitative determination of cholesterol concentration in human serum or plasm…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
ETEST ETP32 (Ertapenem) Ref. 531640, 531600, blister packaging ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of…
BioMerieux SA
16 mm Distraction Pin, Titanium, Qty: 1 per pack; STERILE; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 USA Distraction Pin is de…
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC
OVATIO Models: VR 6250, DR 6550, CRT 6750. Product Usage: OVATIO VR 6250, OVATIO DR 6550, PARADYM VR 8250, PARADYM DR 8550, PARADYM RF VR 9250,…
Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF
Navitrack System - OS Knee Universal, Stereotaxic instrument
Orthosoft, Inc. dba Zimmer CAS
12 mm Distraction Pin, Blunt Qty: 1 per pack; STERILE; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 USA Distraction Pin is design…
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC
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
Triglycerides Reagent (TG 2 x 300), Catalog No. 445850. Intended for quantitative determination of triglycerides concentration in human serum or p…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
NC Tenku RX PTCA Balloon Catheter, Part No. 1012448-08T, 1012448-12T, 1012448-15T, 1012449-08T, 1012449-12T, 1012449-15T, 1012450-08T, 1012450-12T,…
Abbott Vascular
Navitrack¿ System - OS Knee Universal, Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument
Orthosoft, Inc. dba Zimmer CAS
Uric Acid Reagent (URIC 2 x 300), Catalog No. 442785. Intended for the quantitative determination of uric acid concentration in human serum, plasm…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Arietta 70 Ultrasound System Intended for use by trained personnel (doctor, sonographer. etc.) for the diagnostic Ultrasound evaluation.
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc
White OR Towels, X-Ray Detectable, Sterile, 4 Towels per/pk; 20pk/Cs. Intended for packing and absorption externally or within patient wounds in v…
Medical Action Industries Inc
PARADYM Models: VR 8250, DR 8550, CRT-D 8750, RF VR 9250, RF DR 9550, RF CRT-D 9750, SonR 8770, RF SonR 9770 Product Usage: OVATIO VR 6250, OVAT…
Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF
Proton therapy system -Proteus 235 aka Proteus Plus. A medical device designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients …
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
VORTRAN Automatic Resuscitator, VARPlus; Model PTE-5002; Qty: 10 each Anesthesiology: This device is to be used by properly trained personnel to …
Vortran Medical Technology 1, Inc
10 mm Distraction Pin, Aggressive Qty: 1 per pack; STERILE; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 USA Distraction Pin is d…
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC
ARIES System and ARIES M1 System
Luminex Corporation
Wingman 35 Crossing Catheter, 65cm, Model Numbers: WGM35065US WGM35065CE WGM35090US WGM35090CE WGM35135US WGM35135CE
ReFlow Medical
Blue OR Towels, X-Ray Detectable, Sterile, 2 Towels per/pk; 48pk/Cs and 4 Towels per/pk; (20pk/Cs). Intended for packing and absorption externally…
Medical Action Industries Inc
Lactate Reagent (LACT 2 x 50), Catalog No. A95550 Intended for the quantitative determination of Lactate concentration in human plasma and cerebro…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
enGen (TM) Laboratory Automation Systems using all TCAutomation(TM) Software Versions with the InOut Communication Interface, IVD
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Spacelabs Healthcare Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System is intended for use in the hospital environment and operating room. Absorber Adapter Assemb…
Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd.
Mobius3D Product Usage: Mobius3D software is used for quality assurance and treatment plan verification in radiation therapy. It calculates radia…
Mobius Medical Systems, LP
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
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
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.