2012 Recalls
3,552 recalls · Page 48 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 9 critical, 39 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), FDA Drug (12), CPSC (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.
METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE 100MG/ML INJECTABLE 50 ML; METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE 80MG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML 30 ML 6 ML 60 ML (5 DIFFERE…
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
DEXPANTHENOL 250MG/ML INJECTABLE 100 ML, 120 ML, 360 ML, 450 ML (4 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
DEPO-TESTOSTERONE, MDV, 10ML** 200MG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML (1 PRODUCT)
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
LIDOCAINE/EPINEPHRINE/BUPIVACAINE, PF 1%/0.00025%/0.375% OPHTHALMIC 30 ML 48 ML 60 ML 90 ML; LIDOCAINE/EPINEPHRINE/BUPIVACAINE, PF 1%/0.000…
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE, P.F. 100MG/ML (10%) INJECTABLE 200 ML, 240 ML, 500 ML; CALCIUM EDTA 150MG/ML INJECTABLE 1000 ML, 800 ML, 900 ML; CALCIUM …
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
HEPARIN LOCK SODIUM*** (25X1ML) 100U/ML INJECTABLE 50 ML; HEPARIN LOCK SODIUM*** (25X5ML) 100U/ML INJECTABLE 125 MLS; HEPARIN SODIUM (25X30ML)** 100…
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
HUMULIN-R INSULIN, 10ML VIAL** 100U/ML INJECTABLE 10 MLS (1 PRODUCT)
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
DMSO / BUPIVACAINE HCL 50%/0.5% INJECTABLE 100 ML, 50 ML; DMSO 100% INJECTABLE 100 ML; DMSO FORTIFIED IRRIGATION - W/O HEPARIN SOLUTION 350 ML; DMSO…
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (STANDARD) - 21 DAY 200 UNIT VIALS KIT 1 KIT; CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (STANDARD) - 45 DAY 200 UNIT VIALS KIT 1 KIT; CHORIONIC G…
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
ACETAZOLAMIDE, LYOPHILIZED 500MG INJECTABLE10 VIAL, 4 VIAL, 5 VIAL, 6 VIAL, 8 VIAL (5 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
FOLIC ACID 10MG/ML INJECTABLE 60 ML (1 PRODUCT)
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE/LIDOCAINE HCL 40MG/10MG/ML INJECTABLE 100 ML 500 ML; METHYLPREDNISOLONE/LIDOCAINE 80MG/10MG/ML INJECTABLE 24 ML (3 DIF…
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
BeautyAngel Health Fitness Natural Collagen Stimulation Anti Aging For human use.
JK Products & Services, Inc
00-4309-029-01 - Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 36 mm 65¿¿ Neck Angle Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Line…
Zimmer, Inc.
System 8000 Base Product Usage: The Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 151HF7. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Neptune 1 Silver Rover, Part 0700-003-000 Stryker Instruments Neptune Rover IFU part 0700-001-700
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
TAUT, Cholangiogram Catheter Intraducer, Peritoneal Catheter, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC. An introduction/drainage catheter acce…
Teleflex Medical
Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 131F7J. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Maquet Getinge Group Pediatric Arterial Cannula Maquet Cardiopulmonary AG Kehler Strabe 31 76437 Rastatt Germany Phone +49 7222 932-0 Fax: +49 72…
Maquet Inc.
Philips Essenta DR, X-Ray System, Diagnostic, general-purpose Model: 712070. The Essenta DR is a multifunctional stationary X-ray Intended Use Fr…
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Carestream DRX-1 System Battery --- Made in U.S.A. for Carestream Health, Inc., Carestream Health, Inc., 150 Verona St, Rochester, NY 14608. --- The …
Carestream Health, Inc.
SenTec, V-Sign"2 Sensors The SenTec Digital Monitoring System (SMDS) is used for continuous and noninvasive real-time monitoring of ventilation (…
Sentec AG
Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 131HVF7P. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Neptune Rover Waste Management System, Neptune 2 Ultra Intended for use in the surgical environment or physician's office to collect and dispose of …
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Shiley Reusable Cannula Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tubes, model numbers (Worldwide) 8LPC, 8FEN; (Outside U.S.) 8FENJ, 8FENJ-S, 8LPC-S, 8FEN-S. …
Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)
Synthes(R) Hemostatic Bone Putty, Part numbers 08.901.001.97S, 08.901.001.98S, 08.901.001.99S, 08.901.001D, and VB1025.10S. Indicated for use as a…
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 131F7P. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
13.5 mm x 60 mm BrainPath Sheath The NICO BrainPath is a family of products that consists of multiple sized reusable and re-sterilizable obturator…
Nico Corp.
Stryker Neptune Bronze Rover, Part 0700-007-000 Neptune Bronze Rover Waste Management System Instructions For Use. Intended for use in the surgic…
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 40mm, part 00-4309-028-00 - Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner insert…
Zimmer, Inc.
Neptune 1 Gold Rover (120 Vand 230V ) Waste Management System Part Number 0700-001-000, 0700-002-000(International) Instructions For Use 0700-001-7…
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
COBAS AmpliPrep Sample Tube Input Barcode Clips, catalog number 03137040001. Input S-tube barcode clips hold sample input tubes in the COBAS AmpliPre…
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model TS057HF7. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 131HF7J. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 141HF7J. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws 26mm: 02.03155.026, non-sterile Product is implantable screws indicated for temporary internal f…
Zimmer, Inc.
IMPAX Cardiovascular (CV) Reporting Reporting tool used for structured reporting and structured report outputs (including XML style sheet customiz…
AGFA Corp.
13.5 mm x 50 mm BrainPath Sheath The NICO BrainPath is a family of products that consists of multiple sized reusable and re-sterilizable obturator…
Nico Corp.
Energizer Recalls Night Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop Co. Ltd, of China
Kawasaki Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Hazard
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif.
FISKER 2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
FISKER
Kickboard USA Recalls Children's Scooter Due to Laceration Hazard
Micro-Mobility Ltd., Kusnacht, Switzerland
LG Electronics and Sears Recall Gas Dryers For Repair Due to Fire Hazard
LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea
CHEVROLET 2012: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CHEVROLET
KENWORTH 2013: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
KENWORTH
Babylicious Recalls Cloth Crib Fringe Due to Strangulation Hazard
Babylicious Products Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Ceiling Fans Recalled by Emerson Air Comfort Products Due to Injury Hazard
Gerber Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
Fuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd., of China
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.