PlainRecalls

2012 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 4,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.00% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size G Left; Size G Right This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Titanium Tack Starter Kit, REF 400-270, Rx Only, non-sterile, BIOHORIZONS, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244. Dental.

BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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 ambulance.

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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 stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased patient m

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size E Left; Size E Right This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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 stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased patien

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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 stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased patient

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 26, 2012

Patient Circuit used with the Life Pulse High Frequency Ventilator. The Patient Circuit is a required disposable component of the Life Pulse High Frequency Ventilator. Model #(s): Individual Patient Circuit - catalog # 902 Patient Circuit Kit - catalog # 937: contains 2 circuits and 2 x 2.5 & 2 x 3.5 LifePort Adapters. Labeling states manufactured by: Bunnell Incorporated 436 Lawndale Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115. Used for ventilating critically ill infants with pulmonary interstiti

Bunnell, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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 stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased pati

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion System Primary VSA Stopcock Set Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and other fluids during an MR procedure. It is intended to provide infusion therapy directly prior to, during and immediately after the MR procedure functioning while either stationary or mobile.

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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 stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased patien

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

GE Healthcare, Dash 3000/4000/5000. The Dash 3000/4000/5000 patient monitor is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. The intended use of the system is to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The Dash 3000/4000/5000 patient monitor is designed as a bedside, portable, and intra-hospital transport monitor that can operate in all professional medical facilities including but not limited to: emergency departmen

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile TIBIA SIZE G, LEFT TIBIA SIZE G RIGHT This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: o Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellect

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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 stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased patien

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS 8IN CALCAR SZ12 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased patient mob

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size H Left; Size H Right This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion Pump Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and other fluids during an MR procedure. It is intended to provide infusion therapy directly prior to, during and immediately after the MR procedure functioning while either stationary or mobile.

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion System Secondary Set Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and other fluids during an MR procedure. It is intended to provide infusion therapy directly prior to, during and immediately after the MR procedure functioning while either stationary or mobile.

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: o Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flex

Zimmer, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Dec 26, 2012

American Honda Expands Recall of FourTrax ATVs Due to Crash Hazard

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Dec 26, 2012

Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Hazard

GKI Bethlehem Lights of Taunton, Mass.

NHTSA No agency class Dec 26, 2012

SUBARU 2006-2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SUBARU

NHTSA No agency class Dec 21, 2012

FREIGHTLINER 2012: EQUIPMENT

FREIGHTLINER

CPSC No agency class Dec 20, 2012

Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Classic Asia Group, of China

CPSC No agency class Dec 20, 2012

PAPYRUS Signature Collection Frames Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold

Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc., of Pasig City, Philippines

CPSC No agency class Dec 20, 2012

PAPYRUS Signature Collection Ornaments Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold

Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc., of Pasig City, Philippines

CPSC No agency class Dec 20, 2012

PAPYRUS Signature Collection Red 17-Inch Decorative Trees Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold

Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc., of Pasig City, Philippines

CPSC No agency class Dec 20, 2012

Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Dec 20, 2012

SUZUKI 2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SUZUKI

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

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 bulk bags with UPC 746774-5093

Berres Brothers, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

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 peanuts and trail mix.

Lin-Mar Partners Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Chocolate & Peanut Butter regular ground coffee packaged in the following sizes: 1.5 oz. (42.5g) with UPC 746774-00042, 2.5 oz. with no UPC, and 12 oz. (340g) bags with UPC 746774-00359.

Berres Brothers, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

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 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC.

Berres Brothers, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Lunch with Elvis decaffeinated ground coffee packaged in 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC.

Berres Brothers, Inc.

FDA Food Low Dec 19, 2012

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 845901000526 packaged in a chipboard carton with 12 cookies per box

Ella's Kitchen

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Mocha Monkey regular ground coffee packaged in 1.5 oz. (42.5g) bags with UPC 746774-000425.

Berres Brothers, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Lunch with Elvis decaffeinated whole bean coffee packaged in 12 oz. (42.5g) bags with no UPC.

Berres Brothers, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Mocha Monkey regular whole bean coffee packaged in 5 lb bulk bags with UPC 746774-00509.

Berres Brothers, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Cold-Smoked Atlantic Salmon in vacuum packed plastic, labeled in part: "FOPPEN NORWEGIAN SMOKED SALMON SLICES INCLUDES PACKET OF HONEY MUSTARD DILL SAUCE READY TO EAT PEPPERED TRADITIONAL DILL NET WT 12oz / 341g (291g Salmon + 50g Sauce 8 712224 129277***INGREDIENTS SALMON: Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar), salt, pepper, dill, paprika, parsley, smoke, color added***Manufactured by: Foppen Salmon Daltonstraat 24, 3846 BX HARDERWIJK, The Netherlands***"

Costco Wholesale

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

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 Bulvari No.:3 Baspinar Gaziantep/ Turkey packaged in plastic container

Turkana Food Inc.

FDA Food Low Dec 19, 2012

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 845901000533 packaged in a chipboard carton with 12 cookies per box

Ella's Kitchen

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Chocolate & Peanut Butter Decaffeinated whole bean coffee packaged in 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC code.

Berres Brothers, Inc.

FDA Food Low Dec 19, 2012

Pure Apricot Pecan Flats, 10 units/case, 6oz. UPC 8 73376 00303.

Unified Grocers Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Chocolate & Peanut Butter regular whole bean coffee packaged in the following sizes: 12 oz. (340g) UPC 746774-003594 and 5 LB bulk, UPC 746774-00499.

Berres Brothers, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

Baugher's Apple Cider, one gallon and half gallon plastic jugs, with plastic caps labeled in part ***Fresh*** Preservatives added-keep under refrigeration***. Jugs are labeled in part ***FDA Required Warning: This product has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems***.

Baugher Enterprises, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Chocolate & Peanut Butter Decaffeinated ground coffee packaged in 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC.

Berres Brothers, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 19, 2012

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 roasted peanuts and chocolate.

Lin-Mar Partners Inc

FDA Drug Low Dec 19, 2012

Enjuvia (synthetic conjugated estrogens, B) tablets, 0.625 mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfg. By: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville PA 18960; Repacked & distributed by: Physicians Total Care, Inc., Tulsa, OK 74146; NDC 54868-6163-1.

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 19, 2012

Enjuvia (synthetic conjugated estrogens, B) tablets, 0.9mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfg. By: Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Pomona NY 10970; Repacked & distributed by: Physicians Total Care, Inc., Tulsa, OK 74146; NDC 54868-6165-1.

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 19, 2012

Enjuvia (synthetic conjugated estrogens, B) tablets, 0.3mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfg. By: Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Pomona NY 10970; Repacked & distributed by: Physicians Total Care, Inc., Tulsa, OK 74146; NDC 54868-6164-1.

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2012

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2012 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 September 2026.