2012 Recalls
4,173 federal recalls indexed for 2012 · Page 62 of 84
2012 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 4,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.00% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Medstream 81" (206 cm) 20 Drop Standard bore Universal Administration Set with Y-Site, Sterile Manufactured for MSD (Medical Specialties Distributors LLC, Stoughton, MA. Product of China Product Number: MS721 Disposable Infusion set
Medical Specialties Distributors, Inc.
System 1 base 100/120V The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures only when used by a qualified perfusionist who is experienced in the operation of Sarns or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
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 creatinine kinase MB mass in whole blood or plasma samples. CK-MB measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction (MI).
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
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 for the parameters pH, pO2, pCO2, cK+, cNa+, cCa2+, cCl-, cGlu, cLac, cCrea, ctBil, and co-oximetry parameters (ctHb, sO2, and the hemoglobin fractions FO2Hb, FCOHb, FMetHb, FHHb and FHbF) -Samples of expired air for the parameters pO2 and pCO2 -Pleura samples for the pH parameter. The ABL software version 6.12 for the ABL800 and ABL700 analyze
Radiometer America Inc
Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Anchor with two #2 sutures (COBRAID-blue, COBRAIDblack), sterile Part Number: 72202896 Product Usage: intended for use for the reattachment of soft tissue to bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Model 731 EMV+ Uni-Vent, Impact Instrumentation Inc., 27 Fairfield Place, West Caldwell NJ 07006. Indicated for use in the management of acute or chronic respiratory failure or during resuscitation by providing continuous positive -pressure ventilation.
Impact Instrumentation, Inc.
CrossFT Punch, Product Number PFT-45M. Manufacturer: CONMED LINVATEC. The intended use is to create a hole to facilitate insertion of the CrossFT suture anchor into bone.
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Plasma Pump Model PP-04a Used with Asahi Plasmaflo Plasma Separators and plasma exchange tubesets to perform therapeutic plasma exchange.
Apheresis Technologies, Inc.
Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector (MD Eleva FD)Model: 708034 Product Usage: Philips X-ray System
Philips Healthcare Inc.
djo surgical Screw 6.5 mm, Sz 25mm, low profile. Product is intended for the fixation of the acetabular shell or fracture repair
Encore Medical, Lp
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 parameters pH, pO2, pCO2, cK+, cNa+, cCa2+, cCl, cGlu, cLac, cCrea, ctBil, and co-oximetry parameters (ctHb, sO2, and the hemoglobin fractions FO2Hb, FCOHb, FMetHb, FHHb and FHbF) -Samples of expired air for the parameters pO2 and pCO2 -Pleura samples for the pH parameter. The ABL software version 6.12 for the ABL800 and ABL700 analyzer. The analy
Radiometer America Inc
Chromovision High Definition (HD) Wireless Camera, Pt # CC-9715900. Visual recording of surgical procedures.
Berchtold Corp.
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 diagnostic devices. It also provides work flow management as well as remote instrument control to multiple interfaced instruments
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
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 cardiac troponin I in heparinized whole blood or plasma samples. Cardiac troponin I measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and in the risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndromes with respect to their relative risk of mortality. The cartridge is to be used with the i-Stat Analyzer, but n
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Straumann Narrow CrossFit (NC) Screw for CARES Abutment ZrO2. Endosseous dental implant Article Number: 027.2650 Product Usage: Dental implants are intended for surgical placement in maxillary and/or mandibular arches to provide support for prosthetic restorations using a Straumann Narrow CrossFit CARES ZrO2 Abutment in edentulous or partially edentulous patients. Dental implants are intended for immediate placement and function on single-tooth and/or multiple tooth applications when good
Straumann USA, LLC
AngioDynamics Angiographic catheter --- Soft-Vu (JB-1) Non-braided. --- Size: 5F; Length: 100cm; designed to accept guidewire: .035 in. --- Catalog No. [REF]: 10734201. Packaged in boxes of 5 catheters each, with manufacturer listed as AngioDynamics, Inc., Queensbury, NY USA. Intended use: angiographic diagnosis.
Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters
SPIDER Surgical Instrument: Flexible Clip Applier The SPIDER¿ Surgical Instruments are intended for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures for grasping, mobilizing, dissecting, retracting, cutting, cauterizing, ligating, suction/irrigation and other manipulation of tissues and vessels during a laparoscopic procedure under direct and/or endoscopic visualization.
Transenterix, Inc
Kimberly Clark Patient Warming System - Model 1000 Control Unit. Kimberly Clark Patient Warming System - Model 1000 Control Unit and Energy Transfer Pads is a thermal regulating system, indicated for monitoring and controlling patient temperature.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles Product Usage: intended for use for the reattachment of soft tissue to bone Part Number: 72202618
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
EasyLink(TM) Informatics System, Part Number 1000034805. EasyLink(TM) Informatics System is classified as a data calculator and processing module for use with In-Vitro diagnostics devices.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Varian brand Varian ARIA Oncology Information System, Import Export application, v 11.0; Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-08847; Model Number: HIT; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA The ARIA Radiation Oncology product is a treatment plan and image management application. It enables the authorized user to enter, access, modify, store and archive treatment plan and image data from diagnostic studies, treatment planning, simulation, plan verif
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
Stryker Reliance AL Implant Blocker (Various sizes) The SLIDE Implant Blocker is a reusable instrument, sterilized prior to use. It allows the surgeon to distract the disc space in the lumbar region of the spine using an anterior or anterolateral approach while also allowing them to insert the implant into final position.
Stryker Spine
Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard
Bumbo International Trust, of South Africa
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
INTERNATIONAL
INFINITI 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFINITI
SUZUKI 2004-2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SUZUKI
BMW 2008-2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
BMW
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Spillson's Ltd. Club Sub Sandwich, 7oz.
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd.Greek Pita Sandwich Nt. Wt. 7oz.
Spillson's, Ltd.
Flavored coffee. Cafe Moto Almond Truffle Flavored Coffee, 16 oz.
Cafe Moto
Winn-Dixie Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Dinner WD Code 202410, Size 5.8 oz
Winn Dixie Stores, Inc.
Defense Nutrition Organic Warrior Whey Powder, Plain, dietary supplement, packaged in 14-oz. bottles and packed 6/14-oz bottles per case. Distributed by Defense Nutrition, Woodland Hills, CA.
Defense Nutrition
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) Product is processed and packaged by ITO EN (USA) INC., Honolulu, Hi
Itoen (USA) Inc
Spillson's Ltd. Cheeseburger Sandwich.
Spillson's, Ltd.
Defense Nutrition Warrior Whey Natural Powder, dietary supplement, packaged in 14-oz. bottles and packed 6/14-oz bottles per case.
Defense Nutrition
Spillson's Ltd. Sausage & Egg Muffin Sandwich, 6oz.
Spillson's, Ltd.
Crispy Just Baked Punjabi Cookies sold in 800 gr clamshell packages. Manufactured by : TWI Foods, Inc., Mississauga, ON, Canada.
CHETAK SAN FRANCISCO LLC.
Spillson's Ltd. Breakfast Muffin Sandwich, 6 oz Ham
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Ham Sandwich Nt. Wt. 7 oz
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Double Cheeseburger Sandwich.
Spillson's, Ltd.
Oyster M Frozen Farm, 10/4 lbs.
J F C International Inc
Tablemark Kaki (Oyster) Fry, 2/12/6.34 oz.
J F C International Inc
Breaded Oyster Frozen, 10/2 lbs.
J F C International Inc
WE-24541 Vit/Min Premix Toddler (1-4 yr old) w/o DHA*ARA, NET WEIGHT 22.68 KG
The Wright Group dba Wright Enrichment, Inc.
Spillson's Ltd. Super Italian Sandwich , 10 oz.
Spillson's, Ltd.
Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, chocolate beverage powder, New Wt 48.7 OZ. Product labeling reads in part:"***Nestle Nesquick Chocolate FLAVOR*** NET WT***48.7OZ***DISTRIBUTED BY***NESTLE USA, INC., GLENDALE, CA 91203 USA***".
Nestle USA
Spillson's Ltd. Ham & Turkey Combo Sandwich, 9 oz.
Spillson's, Ltd.
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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2012
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2012 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 September 2026.