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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.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Anthrex SpeedBridge Implant System with BioComposite SwiveLock SP Vented, 5.5 mm x 24 mm

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Healon GV, Part No. 10294701, 10294801, 10200014, 10201014, 10202014, 10203014

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Healon Pro, Part No. 10270012

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Cobalt HV Bone Cement Cobalt MV Bone Cement Cobalt HV Bone Cement With Gentamicin

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Anthrex PEEK SwiveLock SP Vented, 5.5mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Mentor Smooth Round SPECTRUM Post- Operatively Adjustable Saline Breast Implant, Product Code: 350-1490, UDI/GTIN: 00081317002048

Mentor Texas, LP.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Linear Straight Broach Handle (Rasp Handle) (Greatbatch Part # 510397; DJO Surgical Inc., # 803-03-159) and EZ Clean" Linear Broach Handle Greatbatc…

Greatbatch Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Medtronic PAK NEEDLE BEVELED AND TROCAR TIPS, REF 8670009, QTY 1 EA, STERILE R, Rx only

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Medi-Therm Hyper/Hypothermia System, MTA7900

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Healon 5 Pro, Part No. 10270015

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Healon, Part No. 10290953, 10295210, 10200011, 10200012, 10201012, 10203012, 10213012, 10223012, 10290701, 10294751, 10295701

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Healon Duet, Part No. 10290080, 10220010, 10220011 and 10220012

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Healon V, Part No. 10290045

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Anthrex PEEK SwiveLock SP Vented, 4.75 mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Bone Dowell Harvest Tubes

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

CooperSurgical lnflatoball Latex Rubber Pessary sold as an individual unit and also part of the lnflatoball Pessary Kit. Product Usage: The lnfla…

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Anthrex Bio Composite SwiveLock SP Vented, 4.75 mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Anthrex SpeedBridge Implant System with PEEK SwiveLock Self Punching

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Savaria SL-1000 Stairlift

Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.

CPSC Moderate May 17, 2017

Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Injury and Fall Hazards

Cabrinha Kites, a subsidiary of Pryde Group Americas, of Doral, Fla.

CPSC Moderate May 17, 2017

Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H.

NHTSA Critical May 17, 2017

GMC,ISUZU 2008-2013: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

GMC,ISUZU

CPSC Moderate May 16, 2017

Bradshaw International Recalls Coffee Presses Due to Laceration Hazard

NHTSA Critical May 16, 2017

KENWORTH 2012-2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

KENWORTH

CPSC Moderate May 15, 2017

VanMoof Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Impact Hazards

404 Park Partners LP, of New York

CPSC Moderate May 12, 2017

Honeywell International Recalls SWIFT® Wireless Gateway Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due To Failure to Communicate in Fire

Honeywell International Inc., of Northford, Conn.

CPSC Moderate May 12, 2017

Little Passports Recalls Science Kits Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China

CPSC Moderate May 11, 2017

Carrier and Bryant Recall Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard

Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla.

CPSC Moderate May 11, 2017

Nature’s Truth Recalls Iron Supplement Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

Nature's Truth LLC, of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

NHTSA Critical May 11, 2017

FREIGHTLINER 2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical May 11, 2017

TOYOTA 2013-2017: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

TOYOTA

NHTSA Critical May 11, 2017

VOLKSWAGEN 2012-2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

VOLKSWAGEN

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

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

FDA Food Moderate May 10, 2017

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.

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

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

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

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.

FDA Food Moderate May 10, 2017

10.0 Grams Chili Spice Blend in packets

Arro Corporation

FDA Food Moderate May 10, 2017

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.

FDA Food Moderate May 10, 2017

Safeguard Flour product code 5122286 packaged in 50 lb bags

Ardent Mills Llc Usa

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

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.

FDA Food Moderate May 10, 2017

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.

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

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.

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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.