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 18 critical, 31 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (29), CPSC (9), FDA Food (7), 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.
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.
VITROS Chemistry Products DGXN Slides --- [REF] 834 3386. Product is packaged in a box with multiple slides. The lot and expiration codes are found o…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Philips Easy Diagnost Classic-Stationary x-ray system Catalog Numbers: 70642, 70643, 706030, 706031, 706032 Stationary x-ray system, Universal RF…
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 141HF7P. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Sunquest Laboratory SMART & Sunquest Laboratory SMART Select
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 151F7. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
00-4309-029-00- Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 36mm, Nonsterile Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner inse…
Zimmer, Inc.
DePuy Custom Implant Devices Packaging: Packaging was not standardized on customs, it was dependant on the geometry of the product Product Us…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Alaris Pump Module model 8100. Subsequent product code: FPA The Pump module is intended for facilities that utilize infusion for the delivery o…
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 141F7. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
GE Healthcare Advantage Workstations, Advantage Worksation version 4.2 and 4.3 with Volume Viewer 2 (version 6.4-6.8) provided with Advance Vessel An…
GE Healthcare, LLC
00-4309-028-01 - Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 40mm 65¿ Neck Angle Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner …
Zimmer, Inc.
Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 131HF7P. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
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
PBteen Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Risk of Injury
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU,SAAB 2006-2007: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU,SAAB
FREIGHTLINER 2009-2012: EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Salsa Mango"***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 302940 FC SALSA MANGO 2/5#. Product is…
FreshPoint South Florida
Sysco brand Garden with Romaine, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/p…
River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC
Diced Red Onions, 7oz, UPC 643550000412; Diced Red Onions, Oignons rouge frais, en des, 198 grams, UPC 643550000450. Diced Red Onions, 5lbs., "Gill…
Gills Onions, LLC
Garden Highway Chef Essentials Celery, Onions, diced: 5 oz Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.
GH Foods CA LLC
Lee's Cole Slaw Dressing 40oz pouches Product Code: FQ2103
Ken's Foods, Inc.
Asian Stir Fry, packaged under the following labels and sizes: Delish, 8.5 oz. Albertson's Generic Label, 10 oz, Chef Essentials - 10 oz. Raley's…
GH Foods CA LLC
MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. Product may be labeled in part: 1) "***Pico De Gallo 3/8" Cut***Ready To Eat Product***2/5 LB***", "***F…
FreshPoint Central Florida
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 - 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.