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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 19 critical, 31 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (25), FDA Devices (13), NHTSA (9), 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

Optilock T15 AO Driver (3.5mm). Intended Use: The OptiLock Upper Extremity Plating System is intended for fixation of fractures and osteotomies. T…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

Male, 16Fr, Straight-tip Intermittent Urinary Catheters M16. The product is distributed individually or in intermediate boxes containing 30 individua…

Cure Medical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

Philips HeartStart XL M4735A Defibrillator/Monitors, used with the M3516A batteries The Heart Start XL Defibrillator/Monitor is a fully featured,…

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

IMMAGE Immunochemistry Systems Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Reagent, PN 447070 The IMMAGE Immunochemistry Systems Rheumatoid Factor (RF) reagent, in con…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

Tabs Professional Voice + Monitor, includes one wall bracket, Model 25222. Stanley Security Solutions, Inc., Lincoln, NE. Designed to help reduce…

Stanley Security Solutions, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

00780304001 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -3.5X36 00780304002 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X36 00780304003 MIS 12/14 S…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

Stryker Orthopaedics Restoration Modular Cone Body Trials Stryker Ireland Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate Carrigtwohill County Cork, Ireland. T…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

COULTER PrepPlus, Part Number: 286600 Product Usage: The COULTER PrepPlus, is a microprocessor-controlled pipetting and diluting system, designed…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

Tabs Professional Monitor, without wall bracket, Model 25023. Stanley Security Solutions, Inc., Lincoln, NE. Designed to help reduce the risk of …

Stanley Security Solutions, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

00789502801 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm -3.5 00789502802 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +0 00789502803 VerSys Femoral Head Provision…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

00780302601 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -3.5X26 00780302602 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X26 00780302603 MIS 12/14 S…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

12/14 Neck Taper 00789503201 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm -3.5 00789503202 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm +0 00789503203 VerSys Femo…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012

00789503601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm -3.5 00789503602 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm +0 00789503603 VerSys Femoral Head Provision…

Zimmer, Inc.

CPSC Moderate Oct 10, 2012

Sharper Image USB Wall Chargers Recalled by Atomi Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

NHTSA Critical Oct 10, 2012

NISSAN 2012-2013: STEERING

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Oct 10, 2012

PONTIAC,SCION,TOYOTA 2007-2009: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

PONTIAC,SCION,TOYOTA

CPSC Moderate Oct 9, 2012

Graco Recalls Classic Wood Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA Moderate Oct 9, 2012

MERCEDES-BENZ 2012: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Oct 9, 2012

MASERATI 2012: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

MASERATI

NHTSA Moderate Oct 5, 2012

FORD 2011-2013: AIR BAGS

FORD

NHTSA Critical Oct 5, 2012

BMW 2007-2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BMW

NHTSA Critical Oct 5, 2012

HONDA 2002-2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

HONDA

CPSC Moderate Oct 4, 2012

Pink Angel Embroidered Girls' Denim Shorts Recalled by Buy Buy Baby Due to Choking Hazard

NHTSA Critical Oct 4, 2012

LAND ROVER 2012: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Oct 4, 2012

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2011-2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

BUICK,CHEVROLET

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2012

Starbucks¿ Seasonal Harvest Fruit Blend, 6oz, UPC 6211171390, Use by dates 8/22/2012 through 9/7/2012 and 9/4/2012 & 9/5/2012.

Ready Pac Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2012

***Dulce De Leche "Del Campo"***Ice Cream "Base" (Flavor)***FB 23546***Mfg. Date***Keep Refrigerated at 40*f***Lot#***Net Wt 55 LBS***Indalco Food Co…

Indalco Foods Corp.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. French Apple Pie

McClures, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2012

Ready Pac¿ Gourmet Fruit Bowl, 64oz , UPC 7774522620, Use by dates 9/9/2012 or earlier and 9/7/2012 & 9/8/2012.

Ready Pac Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Cherry Pie

McClures, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

Bulk Foods, Inc. Yellow Corn Meal, Light Roast, 25 lb; Bulk Foods, Inc. Yellow Corn Meal, Light Roast, 50 lb

Haldeman Mills

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Pumpkin Pie

McClures, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2012

Derby City Vending "Finish Line" Hand Made Chicken Salad Ingredients: 100% whole wheat bread, Fresh hand cut chicken breast, miracle whip, salt, pepp…

Derby City Vending Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Coconut Custard Pie

McClures, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Pecan Pie

McClures, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Lemon Crunch Cake

McClures, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2012

Ready Pac¿ Fruit & Chocolate Platter, 40oz , UPC 7774523673, Use by dates 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012

Ready Pac Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2012

Whey Protein Isolate Cross-Flow Microfiltration, Net Weight: 1lb (454g)

MyoSci Technologies Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2012

Sam's Club Chunky Cinnamon Streusel, Net Wt 25 lb, in white plastic pails, Manufactured for Sam's Club, Bentonville, AR 72716, Best if stored in a co…

Dawn Food Products, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2012

Whey Protein Concentrate, Net Weight: 1lb (454g)

MyoSci Technologies Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Orange Cake

McClures, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Apple Pie

McClures, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Black Walnut Cake

McClures, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

"Derby City Vending "Infielder's Breakfast" Biscuit and Gravy, Daybreak Selections, Ingredients: PILLSBURY buttermilk biscuit, PIONEER biscuit gravy …

Derby City Vending Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2012

Whey Protein Isolate Cold-Filtration, Net Weight: 1lb (454g)

MyoSci Technologies Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Egg Custard Pie

McClures, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2012

Ready Pac¿ Seasons Choice", 32oz, UPC 7774524276, Use by dates 9/8/2012 or earlier and 9/7/2012 & 9/8/2012.

Ready Pac Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2012

Brinser's Best Yellow Corn Meal, 5 lb; Stauffer's Corn Meal, 2 lb

Haldeman Mills

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2012

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Apple Cinnamon Streusel Cake

McClures, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2012

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Chicken Salad

McClures, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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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.