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 17 critical, 27 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (19), FDA Food (18), CPSC (7), 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.
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size G Left; Size G Right This device is used with the Persona…
Zimmer, Inc.
Titanium Tack Starter Kit, REF 400-270, Rx Only, non-sterile, BIOHORIZONS, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244. Dental.
BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc
The Stryker Model 6390, Power-LOAD, is a power-loading cot fastener system designed to lift, lower, or steer ambulance cots into and out of the ambul…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
SOL SYS 8IN CALC 1.5/15.0 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire st…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size E Left; Size E Right This device is used with the Persona…
Zimmer, Inc.
SOL SYS L 9IN CALC 2.25/21 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire s…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
SOL SYS L 9IN CALC 2.25/18 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire s…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Patient Circuit used with the Life Pulse High Frequency Ventilator. The Patient Circuit is a required disposable component of the Life Pulse High Fr…
Bunnell, Inc.
SOL SYS R 9IN CALC 2.25/22.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion System Primary VSA Stopcock Set Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and other fl…
Medrad Inc
SOL SYS F 9 CALC L 13.5MM LG Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
GE Healthcare, Dash 3000/4000/5000. The Dash 3000/4000/5000 patient monitor is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthc…
GE Healthcare, LLC
Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile TIBIA SIZE G, LEFT TIBIA SIZE G RIGHT This de…
Zimmer, Inc.
SOL SYS L 9IN CALC 2.25/16.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
SOL SYS 8IN CALCAR SZ12 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire stem…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size H Left; Size H Right This device is used with the Persona…
Zimmer, Inc.
Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion Pump Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and other fluids during an MR procedure…
Medrad Inc
Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion System Secondary Set Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and other fluids during…
Medrad Inc
Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile This device is indicated for patients with se…
Zimmer, Inc.
American Honda Expands Recall of FourTrax ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Hazard
GKI Bethlehem Lights of Taunton, Mass.
SUBARU 2006-2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SUBARU
FREIGHTLINER 2012: EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER
Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Classic Asia Group, of China
PAPYRUS Signature Collection Frames Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold
Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc., of Pasig City, Philippines
PAPYRUS Signature Collection Ornaments Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold
Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc., of Pasig City, Philippines
PAPYRUS Signature Collection Red 17-Inch Decorative Trees Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold
Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc., of Pasig City, Philippines
Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
SUZUKI 2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SUZUKI
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Lunch with Elvis regular whole bean coffee packaged in the following sizes: 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC, and 5 lb…
Berres Brothers, Inc.
Longhorn Bar Peanut Butter Trail Mix (1.80 oz), 144 units per case. The bars are in packaging labeled as Longhorn Bars and have a picture of roasted…
Lin-Mar Partners Inc
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Chocolate & Peanut Butter regular ground coffee packaged in the following sizes: 1.5 oz. (42.5g) with UPC 746774-000…
Berres Brothers, Inc.
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Lunch with Elvis regular ground coffee packaged in the following sizes: 1.5 oz. (42.5g) with UPC 746774-000425, and …
Berres Brothers, Inc.
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Lunch with Elvis decaffeinated ground coffee packaged in 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC.
Berres Brothers, Inc.
Ella's Kitchen yum yummy milk + vanilla baby cookies Net Wt. 3.8 oz (108 g) Ella's Daddy's Company Ella's Kitchen Inc. Montclair, NJ 07042 UPC 8459…
Ella's Kitchen
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Mocha Monkey regular ground coffee packaged in 1.5 oz. (42.5g) bags with UPC 746774-000425.
Berres Brothers, Inc.
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Lunch with Elvis decaffeinated whole bean coffee packaged in 12 oz. (42.5g) bags with no UPC.
Berres Brothers, Inc.
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Mocha Monkey regular whole bean coffee packaged in 5 lb bulk bags with UPC 746774-00509.
Berres Brothers, Inc.
Cold-Smoked Atlantic Salmon in vacuum packed plastic, labeled in part: "FOPPEN NORWEGIAN SMOKED SALMON SLICES INCLUDES PACKET OF HONEY MUSTARD DILL S…
Costco Wholesale
Turkana Valley Dried Apricot 250 g, UPC 8692594007804 and 500 g UPC 8692594007811 Tunas Gida, San Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti 2 Org. San. Bol. Celal Dogan …
Turkana Food Inc.
Ella's Kitchen yum yummy apple + ginger baby cookies Net Wt. 3.8 oz (108 g) Ella's Daddy's Company Ella's Kitchen Inc. Montclair, NJ 07042 UPC 8459…
Ella's Kitchen
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Chocolate & Peanut Butter Decaffeinated whole bean coffee packaged in 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC code.
Berres Brothers, Inc.
Pure Apricot Pecan Flats, 10 units/case, 6oz. UPC 8 73376 00303.
Unified Grocers Inc.
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Chocolate & Peanut Butter regular whole bean coffee packaged in the following sizes: 12 oz. (340g) UPC 746774-003594 …
Berres Brothers, Inc.
Baugher's Apple Cider, one gallon and half gallon plastic jugs, with plastic caps labeled in part ***Fresh*** Preservatives added-keep under refriger…
Baugher Enterprises, Incorporated
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Chocolate & Peanut Butter Decaffeinated ground coffee packaged in 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC.
Berres Brothers, Inc.
Longhorn Bar Roasted Peanut with Chocolate (1.23 oz), 144 units per case. The bars are in packaging labeled as Longhorn Bars and have a picture of r…
Lin-Mar Partners Inc
Enjuvia (synthetic conjugated estrogens, B) tablets, 0.625 mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfg. By: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville …
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Enjuvia (synthetic conjugated estrogens, B) tablets, 0.9mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfg. By: Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Pomona NY 10970; …
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Enjuvia (synthetic conjugated estrogens, B) tablets, 0.3mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfg. By: Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Pomona NY 10970; …
Physicians Total Care, 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 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.