2012 Recalls
4,173 federal recalls indexed for 2012 · Page 30 of 84
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 8 critical, 41 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 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 (32), CPSC (10), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Sunquest Laboratory : intended for use by professionals working in a clinical laboratory.
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
Grafton DBM Putty Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects create
Osteotech Inc
Hem-o-lok Large Polymer Ligating Clips, REF #544240, Rx only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Teleflex Medicals Hem-o-lok polymer ligating clips are single use, sterile, non-absorbable medial devices that have been designed to ligate vessels and tissue structures during various types of surgical procedures. Vessels and tissue structures in the range of 0.5 to 16 mm can be effectively ligated with Hem-o-lok clips.
Teleflex Medical
NP211H***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
"***PressFT***2.1 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi***Suture***NP211***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Leveen Coaccess Introducer Set. Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Helion and Xenion surgical lights, 501/01 series KLM lights. The surgical lights are intended to locally illuminate an operating or examination area of the patients body with a high intensity light.
Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.
LeVeen Standard Needle Electrode System, Sterile (3.5/12), (3.5/15), (4.0/15), (3.5/25), (5.0/15), (5.0/25), and (4.0/25). Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.
Boston Scientific Corporation
CPT Modular Stem, Item No. 00-8011-001-00; Lot 61947708. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.
Zimmer, Inc.
CPT Hip System Femoral Stem Petite, Item No. 00-8011-000-05. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.
Zimmer, Inc.
"***PressFT***2.6 w/ Two #1 (4 metric) Hi-Fi***Sutures***NP262***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Grafton DBM Matrix Strips Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effect
Osteotech Inc
Terumo Backplate Replacement CXFVR 1500 Holder The Flexible venous Reservoir is mounted on the Backplate/Holder and secures the flexible reservoir by strategically placed mounting arms. Additionally, there are three port supports the user incorporates to position the lines that enter and exit the venous bag. The Backplate/Holder is designed to allow the user to move the port support location to accommodate different tubing circuit designs to permit mounting flexibility.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
"***Electric Systems Foot Control****Rx Only***" Product Usage: Cutting and shaping bone including bones of the spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
"***PressFT***2.1 w/ Two #0 (3.5 metric) Hi-Fi***Sutures***NP212***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Grafton DBM Crunch Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects creat
Osteotech Inc
***This recall is being conducted due to an incomplete recall for RES 57829*** Curlin Infusion Administration Set, REF 340-4165, Sterile EO, The Curlin Ambulatory Infusion Pump System with disposable PVC Administration Tubing Sets and user accessories, provide a means for the volumetric delivery of fluids used in Parenteral, Enteral, Epidural, Subcutaneous and Intravenous applications.
MOOG Medical Devices Group
"***Electric Systems Foot Control with Direction and Irrigation***Rx Only***" Product Usage: Cutting and shaping bone including bones of the spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
"***Electric Systems Foot Control with Direction Only***Rx Only***" Product Usage: Cutting and shaping bone including bones of the spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Grafton DBM Matrix PLF Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects c
Osteotech Inc
Grafton DBM Orthoblend Large Defect Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defect
Osteotech Inc
Optimum Expanse S Multiple sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. spine, pelvis and extremities) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects crea
Osteotech Inc
Grafton DBM Flex Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created
Osteotech Inc
Columbus 4-IN-1 Femoral Cutting Guide M3 Instrument (NQ083R)
Aesculap, Inc.
Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories 33mm Product Usage: The PROXIMATE HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Staplers, (PPH01 and PPH03), and accessories have application for general surgical treatment of anorectal wall defects by means of transanal stapling and resection of mucosal and musculo mucosal tissue. The TRANSTARTM CIRCULAR STAPLER, (STR10), and accessories have application for general surgical treatment of anorectal wall defects by means of transanal stapling and resection of
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Unicel Closed Tube Aliquotter (UCTA) for UniCel DxC 660i, UniCel DxC 680i, UniCel DxC 860i, UniCel DxC 880i Synchron Access Clinical Systems. Part Number A45853. Product Usage: The UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical Systems are fully automated, computer-controlled clinical chemistry analyzers designed for the in-vitro determination of a variety of general chemistries, therapeutic drugs, and other chemistries. Analysis can be performed on serum, plasma, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and whol
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Grafton DBM Gel Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created
Osteotech Inc
Optimum Expanse R Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created by traumatic i
Osteotech Inc
Grafton DBM A-Flex Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects creat
Osteotech Inc
"***PressFT***2.6 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi***Suture***NP261***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Leveen Coaccess Needle Electrode (3.5/15) and (4.0/15). Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Grafton DBM Orthoblend Small Defect Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects
Osteotech Inc
HatsanUSA Recalls Striker Air Rifles Due to Injury Hazard; Rifle Can Fire Unexpectedly
Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard
Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets Due to Infant Suffocation Hazard
Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind.
JELD-WEN Recalls to Repair Interior Bifold Doors Due to Impact Hazard
JELD-WEN, Inc., of Klamath Falls, Ore.
Summit Treestands Recalls Hunters' Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard
Summit Treestands, LLC, of Decatur, Ala.
ValcoBaby Booster Seats Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
JEEP 2002-2005: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
JEEP
Dream On Me Recalls High Chairs Due to Strangulation Hazard
Dream On Me Recalls Infant Swings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Taphandles Recalls Ceramic Beer Tap Handles Due to Laceration Hazard
B&C Industries Ltd, of China
Trend Lab Recalls Children's Upholstered Chairs Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
MACK 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MACK
VOLVO 2003-2013: SEAT BELTS
VOLVO
INTERNATIONAL 2013: EQUIPMENT
INTERNATIONAL
SYSCO Imperial 6520795 1/5# FRUIT MIX CHUNKS 3/4" 130249 & 130250 BEST BY 9/15/12 & 9/16/12, UPC# 1007 4865393314.
G.O. Fresh
Springside Cheese, Cranberry Monterey Jack Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 28, 2012,
Springside Cheese Corp
Harris Teeter, Stuffed Tilapia 8ct (Fresh)
3fish Inc.
Organic Pine Nuts (Raw, No Shell) 1 lb.Nuts.com NutsOnline, 125 Moen Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 800-558-8881
Newark Nut Stores, 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: 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.