2012 Recalls
3,552 recalls · Page 13 of 72
2012 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 3,552 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.23% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 9.7 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 72 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 2012.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 5 critical, 41 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 49 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (32), CPSC (9), FDA Food (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 2012 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Hoffman LRF Telescopic Strut Short Stryker Stryker Trauma AG CH-2545 Seizach Distributed in the USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate…
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Boule Con-Diff Hematology Control For in vitro diagnostic use as a control to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments.
Clinical Diagnostic Solutions
"***Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knife Angled, Bevel Up***Surgical Specialties Corporation Reading, PA***REF 72-2840***" Ophthalmic surgery
Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech PR Inc.
S5 Mast Roller Pump 150, Item Number: 10-88-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures…
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Vector TAS Modular Driver, a manual driver for Vector TAS dental screws.
Ormco/Sybronendo
Anatomical Shoulder" Inverse/Reverse Glenoid Sterile, Rx
Zimmer, Inc.
Dynesys¿ Revision + set screw
Zimmer, Inc.
MS-30¿ Stem
Zimmer, Inc.
"***Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knife Angled, Bevel Up***Surgical Specialties Corporation Reading, PA***REF 72-3240***" Ophthalmic surgery
Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech PR Inc.
Anatomical Shoulder" Humeral stem
Zimmer, Inc.
MS-30¿ Distal centralizer, cemented, sterile, Rx
Zimmer, Inc.
CLS Stem
Zimmer, Inc.
MicroCool Breathable Gown with Towels, X-Larg, X-Long, Sterile The product is a sterile, single use, surgical gown intended to protect surgical pa…
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Original M.E. Mueller" Low Profile Cup Sterile, Rx
Zimmer, Inc.
Cliniqa Liquid QCTM Cardiac Marker Control for i-STAT Level 1 (List Number 06F12-09; Lot Number 071039) Cliniqa Liquid QCTM Cardiac Marker Control…
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Anatomical Shoulder" Humeral Head
Zimmer, Inc.
ABL80 FLEX CO-OX analyzer, model #393-841 (all software versions prior to 1.35). The ABL80 FLEX CO-OX is a portable, automated analyzer that measu…
Sendx Medical Inc
"***Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knife Angled, Bevel Up***Surgical Specialties Corporation Reading, PA***REF 72-3040***" Ophthalmic surgery
Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech PR Inc.
NCB¿ cancellous screw
Zimmer, Inc.
ULTRA Fabric Reinforced surgical Gown X-Large Sterile The product is a sterile, single use, surgical gown intended to protect surgical patients an…
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Boule Con-Diff Hematology Control For in vitro diagnostic use as a control to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments.
Clinical Diagnostic Solutions
Boule Con-Diff Hematology Control For in vitro diagnostic use as a control to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments.
Clinical Diagnostic Solutions
Kopf Adapter S Sterile, Rx
Zimmer, Inc.
Fitmore" Hip Stem
Zimmer, Inc.
0.7/1.2JG326D-265 Product Usage: The device is a mobile X-ray system in order to take general radiography of patients in the hospital who cann…
Shimadzu Medical Systems
Sysmex XE-5000 Automated Hematology System; an automated differential cell counter; Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan; Sysmex America, One Nelson C. W…
Sysmex America, Inc.
Dynesys¿ HA Pedicle + set screw
Zimmer, Inc.
Pinnacle3 VCC P/N 4598 001 41341 REV A, Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc., Fitchburg, WI. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System is a…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.
NCB¿-PH Plate
Zimmer, Inc.
Metasul¿ Durom¿ Femoral component Sterile, Rx
Zimmer, Inc.
Dynesys¿ Set screw M6
Zimmer, Inc.
Dynesys¿ Universal spacer 6-45
Zimmer, Inc.
Bike Friday Recalls Tikit Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday, of Eugene, Ore.
Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards
Nielsen-Kellerman Co., of Boothwyn, Penn.
Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co., of China
Rec-Out Recalls Columbus Camping Chairs Due to Presence of Mold; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sporting Goods
Beststar Tourist Products Co., Ltd., of China
Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading Post Due to a Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Sierra Trading Post
Cassin Sri, of Italy
Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard
Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, China
Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire
Monessen Hearth Systems Co., of Paris, Ky.
LaJobi Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard
LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea
JEEP 2002-2004: AIR BAGS
JEEP
Sunland Salted Valencia Peanuts, 50 lb UPC 0-48687-12101-4; 25 lb UPC 0-48687-12102-1; 10 lb UPC 0-48687-12103-8; 5 lb UPC 0-48687-12104-5; 12 oz UPC…
Sunland, Incorporated
Sunland Raw Valencia Peanuts, 25 lb Item 104; 1 lb UPC 0-48687-10206-8; 2 lb UPC 0-48687-10215-0.
Sunland, Incorporated
Popcorn Indiana Kettlecorn Net Wt. 9.75 oz UPC 84357100050 Net Wt. 14 oz. UPC 843571000693 Net Wt. 8 pack bag 0.7 oz. UPC 843571001676 Popcorn In…
Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC
"***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas de Queso y Cebolla (Cheese and OnionTurnovers)***keep frozen or refrigerated***consumer contact: pr…
Productos El Gauchito
Popcorn Indiana Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip Kettlecorn Net Wt. 5.5 oz, UPC 843571003076 Net Wt. 6 oz UPC Popcorn Indiana LLC 1 Cedar Lane, Englewoo…
Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC
Sunland Valencia Roasted & Salted Peanuts, 2lb UPC 0-48687-12105-2.
Sunland, Incorporated
Sunland Shelled Raw Valencia Peanuts 3 lb UPC 0-48687-13212-6.
Sunland, Incorporated
Popcorn Indiana Aged White Cheddar Popcorn 0.8 oz - UPC 843571004233 3.5 oz- UPC 843571000532 8 oz- UPC 843571000785 8.3 oz - UPC 843571002956 9 …
Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC
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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2012
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.