2012 Recalls
3,552 recalls · Page 62 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 8 critical, 42 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (32), CPSC (7), NHTSA (6), 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.
Nisoldipine Extended Release Tablets, 17mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Prasco Laboratories Mason OH 45040, Manufactured by SkyePha…
Shionogi Inc.
Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 50 mcg., packaged in 100-ct. bottles, RX, NDC 0456-1321-01. Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals,…
Lloyd Inc
Mefloquine HCL Tablets, 250 mg, 5 tablets per blister pack; 5 Blister packs per carton, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Sellersville, PA 18960, Ind…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Methylprednisolone Tablets, USP, 4 mg, 20 tablets per bottle, Repacked & Distributed by: Physicians Total Care Inc., Tulsa, OK 74146, NDC # 54868-291…
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
PTS Panels Creatinine test strips. PTS Panels Creatinine Test Strips are intended to measure creatinine in whole blood. Creatinine measurements ar…
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.
Sarns Antegrade Cardioplegia Cannula: ROOT INFUSTION VENT CATHETER WITH 12 GAUGE BLUE NEEDLE RECTANGULAR FLANGE, 6" (15 CM) LONG Product Usage: T…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
X-COATED TRANSPLANT PACK Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aortic …
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
GoBed+ . Model FL20E Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each uses built-in…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
FX PACK Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aortic root to deliver c…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
SARNS ANTEGRADE CARDIOPLEGIA CANNULA: ROOT INFUSION CANNULA WITH 12-GAUGE BLUE NEEDLE,RECTANGULAR FLANGE AND SUTURE COLLAR, 6" (15CM) LONG Product…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Arrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip(R) ARROWgard Blue(R) Catheter Product Usage: The multiple-lumen catheter per…
Arrow International Inc
Colgate 360 Replaceable Head Battery Powered Bonus Twin Pack Toothbrush Soft UPC 03500068762 Dist. by Colgate-Palmolive Co. New York, NY 10022 Mad…
Colgate Palmolive Company
Colgate Adult Motion Battery Toothbrush UPC 035000686213 Dist. by Colgate-Palmolive Co. New York, NY 10022 Made in China. For teeth cleansin…
Colgate Palmolive Company
Stryker Rose Bed Model (FL14E) Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each us…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Colgate 360 Replaceable Head Battery Powered Toothbrush Soft UPC 03500068747 Dist. by Colgate-Palmolive Co. New York, NY 10022 Made in China. …
Colgate Palmolive Company
OEC Uroview 2800, Model number A349855. Designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical, and i…
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
INDIANA/OHIO HEART Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aortic root t…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Stryker MA204 Bed Model (FL25E) Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each us…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Advanta 2 Bed. The Advanta 2 Bed is intended for low to moderate acuity patients in the medical/surgical area of the hospital.
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Hartmann Econolux Ref 416 105 Sterile Gauze sponge 4"x4" 12-ply 24 boxes/case 1200 total sponges For use in wound cleansing, debriding of wou…
Hartmann USA, Inc
Go Bed II+ Model FL28C Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each uses built…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Fresenius GranuFlo (powder) Acid Concentrate Product Codes: OFD1201-3B, OFD1251-3B, OFD2123-3B, OFD2201-3B, OFD2220-3B, OFD2223-3B,OFD2225-3B, OFD2…
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
CPB CATHETER KIT-DR VANTRIGHT Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the ao…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Go Bed II+ Model FL 28 Ex Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each uses bu…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
SARNS ANTEGRADE CARDIOPLEGIA CANNULA: ROOT INFUSION CANNULA WITH 14-GAUGE WHITE NEEDLE,RECTANGULAR FLANGE AND SUTURE COLLAR, 6" (15CM) LONG Produc…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
X-COATED H/L PK W/FX15RW40 Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aorti…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
CPB CATHETER KIT- DR HENDRICKSO Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the …
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Siemens Dimension Vista(R) System B12 Flex(R) Reagent Cartridge (K6442) B12 Flex Reagent Cartridge used with the Dimension Vista System for the in…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Adult Divided Cannula end tidal C)2 sampling w/male luer-lock connector. 7 ft, oxygen tube, 7 ft. CO2 tube RX only.For Single Patient Use only. Di…
SALTER LABS
Fresenius NaturaLyte Liquid Acid Concentrate Product Codes: 08-0231-4, 08-1001-0, 08-1201-8, 08-1231-3, 08-1251-1, 08-1301-4, 08-2201-5, 08-2231-2…
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
X-COATED SMALL PATIENT PACK Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aort…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators Models: M3535A, M3536A, M3536M4, M3536M5, and M3536M6 Product Usage: The Heartstart MRx is for use…
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Colgate 360 Replaceable Head Battery Powered Toothbrush Medium UPC03500068750 Dist. by Colgate-Palmolive Co. New York, NY 10022 Made in China. …
Colgate Palmolive Company
X-COATED FX25RW H/L PACK Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aortic …
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
MRCTT80041 MedComp 8F Plastic Pro-Fuse(R) CT Low Profile Port with Attachable Chronoflex(R) Polyurethane Catheter. Power Injectable Implantable In…
Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp
CPB CATHETER KIT- DR OWEN Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aortic…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Innovage Recalls Discovery Kids Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
FORD 2010: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
ISUZU 2000-2002: SUSPENSION:REAR
ISUZU
LEXUS 2010: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
LEXUS
Children's Lounge Pants and Boxers Recalled by Rigo International Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Children's Pajamas Recalled by Ishtex Textile Products Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Exhaust Fans Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Delta Electronics Dongguan
Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China
IKEA Recalls Track Lighting System Due to Electric Shock Hazard
PajamaGram Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Watkins Manufacturing and Therm Products Recall Spas Due to Fire Hazard
Spa Manufacturer: Watkins Manufacturing Corp., dba Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs, of Vista, Calif.
BMW 2012: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW
CHEVROLET 2012: PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET
AUDI 2012: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
AUDI
KERRY, CULTURED NF BUTTERMILK 986, CODE 031001.010, CONTAINS MILK, Item # I2868.465 , Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68 Kg)
Kerry Foods
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.