2012 Product Recalls (4,173)

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 10 critical, 39 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 (25), FDA Food (17), NHTSA (5), 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.

2012 Recall Year Insight

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro White Sonic Crest Powered Toothbrush Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. For dental health; plaque removal

Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Femoral and Provisional Impactor/ Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-00, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsaw Indiana The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components.

Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Fracture Adapter Tray Screw Intended for Primary and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Replacement Jaw for Use with Femoral and Provisional Impactor/Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-40, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsaw Indiana The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components.

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Dual Action Powered Toothbrush Pro Clean Re-Charge Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. For dental health; plaque removal.

Aesculap SIBD 4 degree Trial Implant (SJ768T-US) and Aesculap SIBD 9 degree Trial Implant (SJ780T-US) Product Usage: The Aesculap Implant Systems SIBD Trial Implant instruments assist the surgeon in selecting the correct size implant for the patient

Cardiac Catheterization Waste Management System w/1000mL Waste Bag, 2 Fluid Admin Sets Product Usage: For waste managment.

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro White Sonic Toothbrush Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. For dental health; plaque removal

High Pressure Stopcock (3-Way, Luer Lock, Off). Product Usage: For IV.

KIT,DISPOSABLE ACCESSORY,3ARM,IS2000,5 PACK; Product Usage: The intended use of the Instrument arm drape is to protect equipment from contamination and to maintain a sterile field during surgical procedures using the da Vinci Surgical Systems.

INSTRUMENT ARM DRAPE IS2000, 20 PACK: Product Usage: The intended use of the Instrument arm drape is to protect equipment from contamination and to maintain a sterile field during surgical procedures using the da Vinci Surgical Systems.

Beekley O-Spots Floral Skin Markers -Order Number: 752 Product Usage: Mammography Skin Markers for marking: moles, scars, palpable masses or areas of concern

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Dual Action Powered Toothbrush Spinbrush Pro Whitening Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. For dental health; plaque removal.

The Reliance 130 and 130L Cart Washer/Disinfector is a high capacity mechanical washer intended for use in the washing, low-level disinfecting, and drying of carts, utensils, beds and other miscellaneous reusable items used in the care of patients at healthcare facilities / Crated for shipping.

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic Tray BJS Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. For dental health; plaque removal.

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic Recharge Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. For dental health; plaque removal.

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Dual Action Powered Toothbrush Pro-Clean, various models. Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. For dental health; plaque removal.

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush ProClean Sonic Recharge Color Wear Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. For dental health; plaque removal.

Smiths Medical, Medfusion¿ Syringe Infusion Pump, Model 4000, Software Version V1.0 & V1.1, Reorder Numbers 4000-0100-50, 4000-0100-95, 4000-0101-50, 4000-0101-51, and 4000-0101-78. Designed for use in care areas for the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates.

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CHEVROLET,GMC 2003-2004: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Children's Pajamas Recalled by My Clothes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

CHEVROLET 2008-2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Patio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Midas Lin Co.

Sears Recalls Kenmore® Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

FORD 2011-2012: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

LEXUS,TOYOTA 2006-2011: SUSPENSION:REAR

Korean Molluscan Shellfish (Seasoned Oysters) 250kg, 1000kg

Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Loins (AAA)Co Treated Skinless Frozen. 44 lbs./carton (3-4 Loins/Case) Imported from Vietnam

Chocolate Peanut Butter, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00301 5

Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Sour Cream and Onion, 12/8.5oz, item # 0711387001, UPC 0 84114 11393 1

Nature's Grain Garlic French Bread, 10 oz (284 g) packages,

Pumpkin Spice, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00307 7

Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Cooked Cuttlefish Ball, 2-10 lb bags . Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKO***Muc Vien [Vietnamese] ***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.

Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Tempura, 12 oz. Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKO***TEMPURA ***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.

Vanilla Maple, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00306 0

Hidden Valley Salad Crispins Original Ranch; crisp mini-croutons, crunchy carrot bits and a blend of buttermilk and spices; Net Wt. 2.5 Oz. canister, 12 canisters per case; UPC 10071100 008347

Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Pollock Fish Balls , 2-10 lb bags. Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKO***POLLOCK FISH BALL S***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.

Pediatric electrolyte, Fruit Punch flavor---oral electrolyte solution---helps replace fluids & electrolytes---8 FL OZ (236 mL)---UPC Code: 31191129235 Distributed by Duane Reade/(866)375-6925---440 Ninth Ave., NY, NY 10001---Item #51070-8-4-

"California Girl" Whole Boiled Oysters, 24/8 oz cans.

New England Clam Chowda Base, pouch 4 lbs., refrigerated. For Institutional Use Only. Mfd. by Plenus Group, Inc., Lowell, MA 01852 Product Number 1010 UPC #: 7 3051691010 3

Wellements Baby Move Prune Concentrate with Prebiotics, 4oz., 12 units per case, SKU# 141161, UPC 729609019878.

Coffee, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00302 2

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Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Cooked Cuttlefish Ball, 2-10 lb bags . Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKOMuc Vien [Vietnamese] MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.

Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Tempura, 12 oz. Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKOTEMPURA MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.

Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Pollock Fish Balls , 2-10 lb bags. Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKOPOLLOCK FISH BALL SMEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.