2012 Recalls
3,552 recalls · Page 41 of 72
2012 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 3,552 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.23% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 9.7 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 72 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 13 critical, 35 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), FDA Food (17), CPSC (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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
PHADIA Varelisa Cardiolipin IgM Cardiolipin autoantibody immunological test system (IgM class antibodies)
Phadia US Inc
Low Profile Abutment, Non-Hexed Castable Cylinder Model LPCCC1. Product is labeled in part: "***REF LPCCC1***Low profile Abutment Hexed Castable Cy…
Biomet 3i, LLC
CIDEX OPA, High Level Disinfectant Solution, Glutaraldehyde-free (0.55% ortho-phthaladehyde) solution. The CIDEX OPA solution is intended for automat…
Advanced Sterilization Products
Product is labeled in part: "***MEDLINE***Standard PTFE Coated Blade with Extended Insulation 2.50 (6.40cm) Length***Reorder: ES0012M***Contents: 1…
Unimed Surgical Products, Inc.
Product is labeled in part: "***MEDLINE***Staight Microsurgical Needle 3cm (1.81 ) Length***Reorder: ESE1651***Contents: 1 Each***SINGLE USE ONLY*…
Unimed Surgical Products, Inc.
Product is labeled in part: "***MEDLINE***Standard PTFE Coated Needle with Extended Insulation 2.75 (6.99cm) Length***Reorder: ES0013M***Contents: …
Unimed Surgical Products, Inc.
EXCELART Vantage, Atlas, and Titan MRI Systems, MRT-1503 and MRT-1504. Imaging of the Whole Body, Fluid Visualization, 2D/3D Imaging, MR Angiograp…
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
Sunquest Laboratory Versions 6.4 and later using Microbiology Result Entry
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
Toshiba CT systems, Asteion and Aquilion, that are equipped with a PC based computer, or to those older systems (SGI based) that received an improved…
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
Sunquest Laboratory LabAccess Results Workstation (LARS)
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
QKC1692E The QKC1692E Quick Connect device connects endoscopes to the sterilization tray for C1220E liquid chemical sterilization processor.
Steris Corporation
Product is labeled in part: "***MEDLINE***Extended PTFE Coated Blade with Extended Insulation 6.5 (16.51cm) Length***Reorder: ES0014M***Contents: 1…
Unimed Surgical Products, Inc.
The Eon Mini Neurostimulation (IPG) System (Model 3788) is a 16-channel, rechargeable, multi-program system that allows the connection of one or two …
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc.
Various SRI Surgical Disposable Accessory Packs. SRI's Disposable Accessory Packs (also commonly known as convenience kits and custom procedure tr…
SRI Surgical
Product is labeled in part: "***MEDLINE***Extended PTFE Needle 6.5" (16.51cm) Length***Reorder: ES0016***Contents: 1 Each***SINGLE USE ONLY**latexf…
Unimed Surgical Products, Inc.
CaviCide, Part Numbers: 13-1025, 13-1000, 13-1024, MC-1000. Alternate brands: EnviroCide, part number: 13-3325. Private labeled products of…
Metrex Research, LLC.
Canon Solid State X-ray Imager (Flat Panel/Digital Imager), Digital Radiography, Models CXDI-55C, CXDI-55G and CXDI-70C. These devices are intended t…
Canon Inc.
V Series Patient Monitors; Mindray DS USA, Inc. Product Usage: The V Series Monitor is intended for intra hospital use under the direct supervisi…
Mindray DS USA, Inc. d.b.a. Mindray North America
Product is labeled in part: "***MEDLINE***Extended PTFE Coated Needle with Extended Insulation 4.0" (10.16cm) Length***Reorder: ES0016AM***Contents…
Unimed Surgical Products, Inc.
Mini-Infuser Model 300XL Multispeed Infusion Pump, an Rx battery operated syringe infusion pump with an active time scale and rate selector switch; …
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
HONDA 2007-2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
HONDA
HONDA 2012: AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
HONDA
FORD 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD
LAMBORGHINI 2004-2006: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
LAMBORGHINI
Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury1
Snowpulse SA, of Martigny, Switzerland
BatteriesPlus Expands Recall of Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard
Cost Plus Recalls Silk Floor Mats Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market
Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
DeVilbiss Air Power Co Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
DeVilbiss Air Power Co. of Jackson, Tenn.
Inflatable Recreational Tubes Recalled by Tractor Supply Due to Chemical Burn and Irritation Hazard
Meijer Stores Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Mr. Coffee Single Cup Brewers Recalled by JCS Due to Burn Hazard
Shimano Recalls to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars Due to a Fall Hazard
Great Go Cycles Inc., of Taiwan
Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard
Pineapple Pies Case Label (side 1) 24 COUNT FRAGILE FLYWHEEL'S PIES PRESCOTT, AR Ingredients: Cocoa, Coconut, Sugar, Butter, Vanilla, Cornstarch…
Flywheel's Pies
Processed Yellow Onions - Yellow Slivered
Freshpoint Atlanta, Inc.
Libby's Gourmet Desserts brand pecan pie. Pies placed in metal pie tins which are then put in a cardboard sleeve with plastic wrapping
Libby's Gourmet Desserts
Processed Yellow Onions - Veg. Asian Bias Mix
Freshpoint Atlanta, Inc.
Sugar Free Apple Pies Case Label (side 1) 24 COUNT FRAGILE FLYWHEEL'S PIES PRESCOTT, AR Ingredients: Cocoa, Coconut, Butter, Vanilla, Cornstarch, Eg…
Flywheel's Pies
Processed Yellow Onions - Veg. Harvest Hash Mix
Freshpoint Atlanta, Inc.
Sweet Potato Pies Case Label (side 1) 24 COUNT FRAGILE FLYWHEEL'S PIES PRESCOTT, AR Ingredients: Cocoa, Coconut, Sugar, Butter, Vanilla, Cornstar…
Flywheel's Pies
Pine Nuts, 5lbs, Item 40476-214, UPC 8 12986 01288.
Essential Living Foods, Inc
Cool Creations Fajita Mix Deluxe packaged for food service in 5-lb. plastic trays, 4 per case (item #15741).
Cool Creations, LLC
Crispy Just Baked Punjabi Cookies, packaged in clear clam shell container and sealed in clear plastic wrap. Net weight is 800 gram (1.76 lb). The U…
Reshmi's Group Inc.
Frozen Oysters (IQF), Net Weight: 30 lbs (6/5lbs).
J&S Group
Bean dip packaged in the following configurations: 1. Bean Dip Bowl, packaged in 10-oz. plastic bowls, 4 bowls per case, UPC 815970011198; 2.…
Cool Creations, LLC
Strawberry Pies Case Label (side 1) 24 COUNT FRAGILE FLYWHEEL'S PIES PRESCOTT, AR Ingredients: Cocoa, Coconut, Sugar, Butter, Vanilla, Cornstarch…
Flywheel's Pies
Spartan/Fresh Selections Wedge Sandwich W/Sandwich Spread 4oz
Spartan Central Kitchen
Grillers Fajita Mix, packaged in 10-oz. foil trays, 4 trays per case, UPC 815970011341. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kan…
Cool Creations, LLC
Fig Bars (Fig Newton style), bulk packed and refrigerated for individual sales.
Breadfarm
Dinner Rolls, 12 oz. net weight,, manufactured by Italian Peoples Bakery, 61-63 Butler Street, Trenton, NJ 08611;
Peoples Bakery 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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2012
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.