2012 Recalls
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2012 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 4,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.10% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.4 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 84 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 26 critical, 24 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (34), CPSC (9), 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 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Anatomical Shoulder" Ball taper for humeral stem
Zimmer, Inc.
"***Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knife Angled, Bevel Up***Surgical Specialties Corporation Reading, PA***REF 72-2740***" Ophthalmic surgery
Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech PR Inc.
Sunquest Application Interfacing Outbound Phlebotomy Point of Care Interface, v3.0.0_07222004 and later.
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
Bike Friday Recalls Tikit Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday, of Eugene, Ore.
TOYOTA 2004-2009: STEERING
TOYOTA
TOYOTA 2004-2009: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TOYOTA
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
SCION 2012-2013: AIR BAGS
SCION
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
Sunland Salted and Roasted Valencia Peanuts, 1 lb, UPC 48687122066.
Sunland, Incorporated
Sunland Salted In-Shell Bulk in Box, 25 lb UPC 0-48687-12108-3.
Sunland, Incorporated
Harry & David Creamy Caramel Peanut Spread, 12 oz. jars, labeled in part: "HARRY & DAVID CREAMY CARAMEL PEANUT SPREAD***NET WT 12 OZ (340g)***INGREDI…
Harry and David Operations, Inc.
Sunland Roasted In Shell Peanuts, 25 lb, UPC 0-48687-11102-2
Sunland, Incorporated
Popcorn Indiana Roasted Peanut Caramel Popcorn Net Wt. 7 oz, UPC 843571003861 Popcorn Indiana LLC 1 Cedar Lane, Englewood, NJ 07631 Made in the USA
Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC
Peanut Butter Ice Cream (1.75 Qt & Half Gallon) Peanut butter ice cream with a peanut butter ribbon and a delightful crunch candy Artificial flavor a…
Smith Dairy Products Co
Sunland Salted Organic Peanuts, 1 lb UPC 0-48687-20206-5
Sunland, Incorporated
Popcorn Indiana Caramel Popcorn Net Wt. 7.4 oz. UPC 843571003045 Net Wt. 8 oz - UPC 843571002369 Popcorn Indiana LLC 1 Cedar Lane, Englewood, NJ 0…
Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC
Sunland Raw In-Shell, 25 lb UPC 10108.
Sunland, Incorporated
"***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas de Guayaba y Queso (Guava and Cheese Turnovers)***keep frozen or refrigerated***consumer contact: p…
Productos El Gauchito
Chocolate, confections. Bulk Peanut Butter LadybuG, item number 296.15pieces per case.
Xan Confections
Popcorn Indiana Bacon Ranch Popcorn Net Wt. 3.5 oz - UPC 843571001942 Net Wt. 7.75 oz - UPC 843571001935 Net Wt. 8.3oz. - UPC 843571001935 Popcor…
Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC
Harry & David Creamy Raspberry Peanut Spread, 12 oz. jars, labeled in part: "HARRY & DAVID CREAMY RASPBERRY PEANUT SPREAD***NET WT. 12 OZ. (340g)***I…
Harry and David Operations, Inc.
Chocolate, confections. Bulk Dark Peanut Butter Cup, item number 273. 24 pieces per case.
Xan Confections
Popcorn Indiana Almond Biscotti Caramel Popcorn Net Wt. 6.5 oz. UPC 843571003809 Net Wt. 7 oz UPC 843571003854 Popcorn Indiana LLC 1 Cedar Lane, E…
Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC
"***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas Caprese (Caprese Turnovers)***keep frozen or refrigerated***consumer contact: productoselgauchito@h…
Productos El Gauchito
Popcorn Indiana American Cheese Popcorn Net Wt. 7 oz. UPC 843571004134 Distributed by Popcorn, Indiana LLC 1 Cedar Lane, Englewood, NJ 07631 Made …
Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC
Sunland Organic Raw Inshell, 25 lb, UPC 10107.
Sunland, Incorporated
Chocolate, confections. Bulk Peanut Butter Crunch LadybuG, item number 090. 15 peices per case.
Xan Confections
Sunland Shelled Roasted Valencia Peanuts, 18 oz, UPC 0-48687-14909-4.
Sunland, Incorporated
Harry & David Creamy Banana Peanut Spread, 12 oz. jars labeled in part: "HARRY & DAVID CREAMY BANANA PEANUT SPREAD***NET WT. 12 OZ. (340g)***INGREDIE…
Harry and David Operations, Inc.
Popcorn Indiana Wasabi Reserve Popcorn Net Wt. 5.5 oz UPC 843571002048 Popcorn Indiana LLC 1 Cedar Lane, Englewood, NJ 07631 Made in the USA
Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC
Torn and Glasser Salted Roasted Jumbo Virginia, 50 lb, Item 533.
Sunland, Incorporated
Sunland Raw Shelled Organic Peanuts, 30 lb Item 403.
Sunland, Incorporated
Chocolate, confections. Packaged in gift box cartons. 4-Piece Peanut Butter Truffles, item number 079. Labeling reads in part:"ALL NATURAL LadybuG Pe…
Xan Confections
Treasured Harvest Valencia Peanuts, 50 lb item 212.
Sunland, Incorporated
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 2012
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 2012 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 July 2026.