2017 Recalls
7,536 recalls · Page 88 of 151
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 10 critical, 40 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 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 Devices (27), FDA Food (10), 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.
RAPIDPoint¿ 500 Blood Gas Analyzer with v2.4 software for professional use in a point-of-care or laboratory environment. This system tests blood gase…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Anthrex SpeedBridge Implant System with BioComposite SwiveLock SP Vented, 5.5 mm x 24 mm
Arthrex, Inc.
Healon GV, Part No. 10294701, 10294801, 10200014, 10201014, 10202014, 10203014
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)
Stryker PROFESS Registration Kit. The Stryker PROFESS Registration Kit is a member of the Navigation portfolio and is used as an intraoperative guid…
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Healon Pro, Part No. 10270012
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)
Mederi Stretta Catheter and Accessory Kit, Sterile For Use with the MEDERI MDRF1 GENERATOR ONLY. Used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux …
Mederi Therapeutics, Inc
Cobalt HV Bone Cement Cobalt MV Bone Cement Cobalt HV Bone Cement With Gentamicin
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Anthrex PEEK SwiveLock SP Vented, 5.5mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching
Arthrex, Inc.
Mentor Smooth Round SPECTRUM Post- Operatively Adjustable Saline Breast Implant, Product Code: 350-1490, UDI/GTIN: 00081317002048
Mentor Texas, LP.
Linear Straight Broach Handle (Rasp Handle) (Greatbatch Part # 510397; DJO Surgical Inc., # 803-03-159) and EZ Clean" Linear Broach Handle Greatbatc…
Greatbatch Medical
Medtronic PAK NEEDLE BEVELED AND TROCAR TIPS, REF 8670009, QTY 1 EA, STERILE R, Rx only
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
MEDHOT MTI 2000 THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM - TotalVision software with Elevated Body Temperature Screening module, for use as a medical diagnostic purpos…
Med-Hot Thermal Imaging, Inc.
Medi-Therm Hyper/Hypothermia System, MTA7900
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Healon 5 Pro, Part No. 10270015
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)
Healon, Part No. 10290953, 10295210, 10200011, 10200012, 10201012, 10203012, 10213012, 10223012, 10290701, 10294751, 10295701
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)
Regenerex Patella RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 28MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 31MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 34MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 37MM Product …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Sample probes associated with: cobas 6000 Series System, cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series, cobas c 311 analyzer cobas c 501/502 cobas c 701/702…
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
Microfil Composite Instruments are packaged in an unsealed plastic sleeve, which is then placed in a cardboard box. Microfil Composite Instruments ar…
Almore International Inc
Healon Duet, Part No. 10290080, 10220010, 10220011 and 10220012
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)
PERI-LOC VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS - RIGHT 3H STD HEAD LOCKING PLATE, 62 MM LENGTH, SST PLATE, REF 71823114, QTY: (1) NON-STERILE, Rx only, Smith & nephew,…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Healon V, Part No. 10290045
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)
Anthrex PEEK SwiveLock SP Vented, 4.75 mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching
Arthrex, Inc.
Bone Dowell Harvest Tubes
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
CooperSurgical lnflatoball Latex Rubber Pessary sold as an individual unit and also part of the lnflatoball Pessary Kit. Product Usage: The lnfla…
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Anthrex Bio Composite SwiveLock SP Vented, 4.75 mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching
Arthrex, Inc.
Anthrex SpeedBridge Implant System with PEEK SwiveLock Self Punching
Arthrex, Inc.
Savaria SL-1000 Stairlift
Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.
Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Injury and Fall Hazards
Cabrinha Kites, a subsidiary of Pryde Group Americas, of Doral, Fla.
Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H.
GMC,ISUZU 2008-2013: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
GMC,ISUZU
Bradshaw International Recalls Coffee Presses Due to Laceration Hazard
KENWORTH 2012-2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
KENWORTH
VanMoof Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Impact Hazards
404 Park Partners LP, of New York
Honeywell International Recalls SWIFT® Wireless Gateway Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due To Failure to Communicate in Fire
Honeywell International Inc., of Northford, Conn.
Little Passports Recalls Science Kits Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China
Carrier and Bryant Recall Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla.
Nature’s Truth Recalls Iron Supplement Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Nature's Truth LLC, of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
FREIGHTLINER 2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER
TOYOTA 2013-2017: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
TOYOTA
VOLKSWAGEN 2012-2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
VOLKSWAGEN
ORIGINAL KB KILLER BROWNIE¿ 3x35 CT NET WT 36 LBS (16.33 kg) CONTAINS: Milk, Nuts: Pecans, Soy, Wheat UPC 10858061005031. Item #48-2016
Killer Brownie Distributing LLC
Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 070…
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE KB KILLER BROWNIE¿ 3x35 CT NET WT 36 LBS (16.33 kg) CONTAINS: Milk, Nuts: Pecans, Soy, Wheat UPC 10858061005321. Item #483-2016
Killer Brownie Distributing LLC
Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venez…
Seafarers Inc.
10.0 Grams Chili Spice Blend in packets
Arro Corporation
Goya Octopus in Vegetable Oil, Pulpo en Aceite Vegetal, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J.…
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Safeguard Flour product code 5122286 packaged in 50 lb bags
Ardent Mills Llc Usa
Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Claw Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venez…
Seafarers Inc.
Goya Octopus in Garlic Sauce, Pulpo al Ajillo, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Precooked, chilled, Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of V…
Seafarers 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
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.