2012 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team. · Updated August 2026

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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 6 critical, 38 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), FDA Food (20), CPSC (4), 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.

2012 Recalls

2012 Recall Year Insight

Medstream 81" (206 cm) 20 Drop Standard bore Universal Administration Set with Y-Site, Sterile Manufactured for MSD (Medical Specialties Distributo…

System 1 base 100/120V The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, …

i-Stat CK-MP cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat CKMB test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of creatin…

The ABL software version 6.12 for the ABL800 and ABL700 analyzer. The analyzers are intended for the in Vitro testing of: -Samples of whole blood f…

Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Anchor with two #2 sutures (COBRAID-blue, COBRAIDblack), sterile Part Number: 72202896 Product Usage: int…

Model 731 EMV+ Uni-Vent, Impact Instrumentation Inc., 27 Fairfield Place, West Caldwell NJ 07006. Indicated for use in the management of acute or chr…

CrossFT Punch, Product Number PFT-45M. Manufacturer: CONMED LINVATEC. The intended use is to create a hole to facilitate insertion of the CrossFT s…

Plasma Pump Model PP-04a Used with Asahi Plasmaflo Plasma Separators and plasma exchange tubesets to perform therapeutic plasma exchange.

Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector (MD Eleva FD)Model: 708034 Product Usage: Philips X-ray System

djo surgical Screw 6.5 mm, Sz 25mm, low profile. Product is intended for the fixation of the acetabular shell or fracture repair

The ABL software version 6.12 for the ABL800 analyzer. The analyzers are intended for the in Vitro testing of: -Samples of whole blood for the para…

Chromovision High Definition (HD) Wireless Camera, Pt # CC-9715900. Visual recording of surgical procedures.

Siemens syngo(R) Lab Data Manager. The syngo(R) Lab Data Manager is classified as a data calculator and processing module for use with In-vitro di…

i-Stat cTnl cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat cTnl test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cardia…

Straumann Narrow CrossFit (NC) Screw for CARES Abutment ZrO2. Endosseous dental implant Article Number: 027.2650 Product Usage: Dental implant…

AngioDynamics Angiographic catheter --- Soft-Vu (JB-1) Non-braided. --- Size: 5F; Length: 100cm; designed to accept guidewire: .035 in. --- Catalog N…

SPIDER Surgical Instrument: Flexible Clip Applier The SPIDER¿ Surgical Instruments are intended for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures …

Kimberly Clark Patient Warming System - Model 1000 Control Unit. Kimberly Clark Patient Warming System - Model 1000 Control Unit and Energy Trans…

Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles Product Usage: intended for…

EasyLink(TM) Informatics System, Part Number 1000034805. EasyLink(TM) Informatics System is classified as a data calculator and processing module for…

Varian brand Varian ARIA Oncology Information System, Import Export application, v 11.0; Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-08847; Model Number: HIT; Pro…

Stryker Reliance AL Implant Blocker (Various sizes) The SLIDE Implant Blocker is a reusable instrument, sterilized prior to use. It allows the su…

Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard

Canon Recalls for Repair EOS Rebel T4i Digital Cameras Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction

Toysmith Recalls Animal Snap Bracelets Due to Laceration Hazard

INTERNATIONAL 2012-2013: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

INFINITI 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SUZUKI 2004-2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

BMW 2008-2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Spillson's Ltd. Club Sub Sandwich, 7oz.

Spillson's Ltd.Greek Pita Sandwich Nt. Wt. 7oz.

Flavored coffee. Cafe Moto Almond Truffle Flavored Coffee, 16 oz.

Winn-Dixie Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Dinner WD Code 202410, Size 5.8 oz

Defense Nutrition Organic Warrior Whey Powder, Plain, dietary supplement, packaged in 14-oz. bottles and packed 6/14-oz bottles per case. Distributed…

Aloha Maid Natural brand Coconut Water with Pineapple in 11.5 fl oz (340mL) Can; UPC Code: 8-35146-00818-3; 24 cans per case (4 packs X 6 cans each) …

Spillson's Ltd. Cheeseburger Sandwich.

Defense Nutrition Warrior Whey Natural Powder, dietary supplement, packaged in 14-oz. bottles and packed 6/14-oz bottles per case.

Spillson's Ltd. Sausage & Egg Muffin Sandwich, 6oz.

Crispy Just Baked Punjabi Cookies sold in 800 gr clamshell packages. Manufactured by : TWI Foods, Inc., Mississauga, ON, Canada.

Spillson's Ltd. Breakfast Muffin Sandwich, 6 oz Ham

Spillson's Ltd. Ham Sandwich Nt. Wt. 7 oz

Spillson's Ltd. Double Cheeseburger Sandwich.

Oyster M Frozen Farm, 10/4 lbs.

Tablemark Kaki (Oyster) Fry, 2/12/6.34 oz.

Breaded Oyster Frozen, 10/2 lbs.

WE-24541 Vit/Min Premix Toddler (1-4 yr old) w/o DHA*ARA, NET WEIGHT 22.68 KG

Spillson's Ltd. Super Italian Sandwich , 10 oz.

Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, chocolate beverage powder, New Wt 48.7 OZ. Product labeling reads in part:"***Nestle Nesquick Chocolate FLAVOR*** NE…

Spillson's Ltd. Ham & Turkey Combo Sandwich, 9 oz.

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Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, chocolate beverage powder, New Wt 48.7 OZ. Product labeling reads in part:"Nestle Nesquick Chocolate FLAVOR NE…