2012 Recalls
3,552 recalls · Page 43 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 4 critical, 43 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (29), CPSC (9), FDA Drug (8), 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.
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch, packaged in 30-count patches per box…
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch, packaged in 30-count patches per box…
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CMS-8934 Custom Phlebectomy Tray, Sterile, contains Sodium chloride 0.9% 50 mL, Manufactured by: CMS, Custom Medical Specialties, Inc., 330 East Main…
Custom Medical Specialties, Inc.
Custom Access Tray, Sterile, contains Sodium Chloride 0.9% 50 mL, Re-order #: CMS-1667-R2(94-2478), Manufactured for KM Medical, Inc., 124 Jewett Str…
Custom Medical Specialties, Inc.
Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 60-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-02) and b) 250-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-…
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
Xactdose Phenytoin Oral Suspension, USP, 125mg/ 5 mL, supplied in 5 mL unit dose cups, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL --- NDC 66689-035-…
VistaPharm, Inc.
V Maxx Rx, All Natural Male Enhancement, a) 1-count blister pack UPC Code 2802803561; b) 5-count blister pack UPC Code 0972859402; c) 10-count bottle…
The Menz Club, LLC
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch, packaged in 30-count patches per box…
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Siemens ADVIA Centaur¿ Syphilis (SYPH) Assay , 200 ReadyPack Reference Number 10492493 Product Usage: The ADVIA Centaur Syphilis (SYPH) assay …
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Altrx" Altralinked" Polyethylene liners Description: An acetabular liner is one of the implants used during total hip arthroplasty to replace the …
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Conformis iTotal CR-Cruciate Retaining Knee Replacement System Model Numbers: M57250600010 iTotal CR, Left Knee M57250600020 iTotal CR, Right K…
Conformis Inc
Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V)TM Chair The Powered MOV Chair models EMS, EMS24, HHC, and INO Powered MOV Chair, enable two operators to…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Access Total T3 Reagent, PN: 33830 The Access Total T3 assay is used for the quantitative determination of triiodothyronine (T3) levels in human s…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
UniCel DxI 600 Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Numbers: Dxl 600: A30260; Dxl 600 with spot B: A71460. The DxI Immunoassay System is an in vit…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V)TM Chair The Powered MOV Chair models EMS, EMS24, HHC, and INO Powered MOV Chair, enable two operators to…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
EasyLink Informatic System is included with the Dimension Vista System. The Dimension Vista Integrated System is an in vitro diagnostic device inten…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Alaris Pump Module Model 8100 (formerly Medley Pump Module) Subsequent Product Code: FPA. The Pump module is intended for facilities that utili…
CareFusion 303, Inc.
UniCel DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Numbers: Dxl 800: 937100; Dxl 800 Remanufactured: A25288; Dxl 800 with spot B: A71456; Dxl 800 Re…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
OPTETRAK LOGIC Proximal Tibial Spacer & Screws (2) 2.5 LT BLUE Size 2.5, 8mm***STERILE***Match insert/spacer/tray color. Use with LOGIC Tibial Compon…
Exactech, Inc.
Sunquest Laboratory SMART & Sunquest Laboratory SMART Select Product Usage: for clinical use
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
The Instructions For Use for the following: Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 45 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 50 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TR…
Stryker Spine
Visual-ICE¿ Cryoablation System, Model FPRCH 6000 Product Usage: The Galil Medical Visual-ICE Cryoablation System is intended for cryoablative de…
Galil Medical, Inc.
Medtronic O-arm¿ Imaging System. Product Numbers: BI-700-00027-100, BI-700-00027-100R, BI-700-00027-120, BI-700-00027-120R, BI-700-00027-230, BI-700…
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
GEHC OEC Injection Cable for MedRad Provis V Contrast Injector. In certain fluoroscope X-ray modes, the cable provides a signal to the auto-inje…
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
GEHC OEC 8800 Mobile Fluoroscopic X-ray System, GE Healthcare, Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT. Mobile fluoroscopic examination of human anatomy.
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Computed Tomography, GEMINI TF 16 PET/CT, GEMINI GXL 16 PET/CT, GEMINI TF Big Bore PET/CT, Philips Medi…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Sunquest Encompass The reporting site is using the Encompass software in an acute patient care setting.
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
Serial interface module RS-232 Product Usage: The System 1 provides perfusion case data transfer through the use of the data transfer module. Thi…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
OEC InstaTrak 3500, picture archiving and communications system intended as an aid to locate anatomical structures during open percutaneous surgical …
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Instrument System, PN 775222. The DxH Slidemaker Stainer is a fully automated slide preparation and staining device …
Beckman Coulter Inc.
The Brilliance 6, 10, 16, 40, 64 and CT Big Bore are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems These devices may include signal analysis and display equipm…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Stainer Floor Cabinet, PN A96152. The DxH Slidemaker Stainer is a fully automated slide preparation and staining dev…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
AGFA IMPAC CV DICOMStore with Media Purge Daemon (MPD) and IMPAX CV DICOMStore with Cardiovascular Purge Services (CPS), Medical Image Storage Devi…
AGFA Corp.
Interface module for CDl System 500 Product Usage: The Interface Module for CDl 500 is the interface between the CDl 500 monitor and the system. …
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Oxford Gap Gauge SML 3/4mm. The instrument is used for an intermediate check of the flexion and extension gaps when preparing the femur to accept …
Biomet U.K., Ltd.
The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are whole body Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by compute…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V)TM Chair. The Powered MOV Chair models EMS, EMS24, HHC, and INO Powered MOV Chair, enable two operators t…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Cooper Lighting Recalls Shower Light Trim and Glass Lens Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards1
Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga.
Summer Infant Recalls to Repair Baby Bathers Due to Fall and Head Injury Hazard Consumers should order free repair kit
Summer Infant Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.
FORD 2013: STEERING
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Eecycleworks Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
eecycleworks LLC of La Cañada, Calif.
Sherwin-Williams Recalls Dupli-Color Automotive Paint Due to Fire Hazard
Sherwin-Williams Company, of Cleveland, Ohio
Sherwin-Williams Recalls Krylon Glaze and Acrylic Due to Fire Hazard
Sherwin-Williams Company, of Cleveland, Ohio
Sherwin-Williams Recalls Tree House Acrylic Coating Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby
Sherwin-Williams Company, of Cleveland, Ohio
DODGE 2010-2011: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DODGE
CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard
Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China
Mansfield Plumbing Products Recalls Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs Due to Fall Hazard
Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC, of Perrysville, Ohio
Zest Garden Recalls Wilson & Fisher Bistro Sets Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots Stores
Chiclets Chewing Gum Fruit Flavors; Made in Lebanon; Manufactured by Cadbury Adams Middle East S.A.L.
Baroody Imports Inc.
Southern Home Pasta Salad Creamy Parmesan, 6.2 oz., UPC 0788002892, 12 packages per case
Southern Home
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.