2017 Recalls
7,480 recalls · Page 91 of 150
2017 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,480 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2017. That represents about 8.91% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 20.5 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 150 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 6 critical, 44 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 19 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (36), CPSC (8), NHTSA (4), 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.
Oscillating MICRO-SAW Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
8.2CM ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
16.5CM MICRO REVISION ATTACH, BLACK MAX
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
LARGE CRANIOTOME, BLACK MAX
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
KEYLESS DRIVER, BLACK MAX
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
10.5CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
11.25CM ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
8CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Newport Medical HT70 and HT70- Plus Ventilators, Rx Only Product Usage: The Newport HT70 family of ventilators is intended to provide continuous …
Newport Medical Instruments Inc
7.2cm Adjustable Drill Guide Product Usage: Electric system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
B-SAGITTAL ASSEMBLY Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Minimal Access Straight Driver Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
SMALL ATTACHMENT, JACOBS CHUCK
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Chuck Driver System
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Video Telescopes Models: WA50040A Endoeye HD II, 10 mm, 0 deg., autoclavable; WA50042A Endoeye HD II, 10 mm, 30 deg., autocl…
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Console, eMax2 Plus Product Usage: Electric system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
RENOVATION, RADIAL OSTEOTOME BLADE, SIZE 12, REF 71369312, STERILE R, QTY: (1)
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
RENOVATION, ROUNDED END, THIN OSTEOTOME BLADE, 20 MM, REF 71369420, STERILE R, QTY: (1)
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
19CM ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Sagittal Saw Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Minimal Access Attachment, BLACK MAX Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Minimal Access Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
16cm Minimally Invasive Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Bearing Sleeve, 15CM Straight Taper Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
6.5CM ADLT CRANI, THIN FT PLATE Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Otologic Curved Micro Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
8.0cm Medium Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
IMRI SHORT HD ATTACHMENT Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
5.9CM ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
MiniMed 620G and MiniMed 640G Insulin Pumps with Software Version 2.6 and below are affected. Catalog Numbers for these insulin pumps are MMT-1510, …
Medtronic Inc.
Dale Medical Stabilock Endotracheal Tube Holder Product # 270 The Dale Stabilock Endotracheal Tube Bolder 270 is a 2 piece device consisting of an…
Dale Medical Products, Inc.
AL-III W/ male disconnect and 20ft hose Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
RENOVATION, ROUNDED END, THIN OSTEOTOME BLADE, 12 MM, REF 71369412, STERILE R, QTY: (1)
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Bearing Sleeve, 10CM Curved Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
PEDIATRIC CRANIOTOME, BM Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Autolube-III Product Usage: Pneumatic system
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Night Lights Recalled by AM Conservation Group Due to Fire Hazard
AM Conservation Group Inc. of Charleston, S.C.
Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Handlebar Stems Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard
Profile Design LLC, of Carson, Calif.
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by American Honda Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Snowmobiles Recalled by Polaris Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
MERCEDES-BENZ
CHEVROLET 2016-2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CHEVROLET
JEEP 2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
JEEP
Segway Reannounces Recall of Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.
Springs Window Fashions Recalls Lithium Batteries Sold with Motorized Window Coverings Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wisc. (window coverings)
Women's Scarves Recalled by DGFA Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
DGFA Inc., of China
Combi USA Recalls Stroller and Car Seat Combos Due to Fall Hazard
HONDA 2015-2016: ENGINE
HONDA
Liquid Whey; Bulk.
Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC
MP MUSCLEPHARM, ASSAULT, ENERGY + STRENGTH, THE ATHLETES PRE-WORKOUT, GREEN APPLE, 11.75 OZ (O.73 LBS) (333G), Exclusively Developed & Manufactured …
Armada Nutrition
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.