2012 Recalls
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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 5 critical, 43 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 36 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (21), FDA Drug (14), CPSC (11), 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.
Endocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen) tablets, USP, 10 mg/650 mg, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.,…
Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Arthrotec 75 (diclofenac sodium and misoprostol) tablets, 75 mg/200 mcg, a) 30-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-4165-1); b) 60-count tablets per b…
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
DermaZinc Spray, 0.25% zinc pyritione, topical OTC, 4 fl oz bottle Distributed By: Dermallogix Partners, Inc. Scarborough, ME 04070
Quadrant Chemical Corporation
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch (NDC 54092-553-01), packaged in 30-co…
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Diazepam Injection, USP, 10 mg Automatic, Autoinjector for Buddy Use, 5 mg/mL, 2 mL autoinjector, 15-count autoinjectors per carton, Rx only, Meridia…
Meridian Medical Technologies a Pfizer Company
Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, (10mg/mL), packaged in a) 200 mg/20 mL, 5 Units x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton (NDC 0409-4699-30)…
Hospira, Inc.
Octreotide Acetate Injection, 50 mcg/mL (0.05 mg/mL), 1 mL single dose vials, packaged in 10 x 1 mL single dose vials per pack, Rx only, Manufactured…
Ben Venue Laboratories Inc
CONCENTRATED SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP, 23.4% a) 30 mL SINGLE DOSE VIAL, (NDC 0517-2930-25), b) 100 mL PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE (NDC 0517-2900-25…
Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Murocel (methylcellulose) Lubricant Opthalmic Solution (USP, 1%), 15 mL bottle, OTC, Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL 33637, NDC…
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Carbon Dioxide, USP, Medical Gas, packaged in a) size EA aluminum, CGA940 (CDUSPEA), b) size E CGA 940 (CDUSPE), c) 50 lb CGA320 (CDUSP50, CD USP50S…
Airgas Inc
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch, packaged in 30-count patches per box…
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch (NDC 54092-552-01), packaged in 30-co…
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Midazolam HCl Injection, 5 mg/mL, 1 mL single use vials, packaged in 10 x 1 mL single use vials per pack, Rx only, Manufactured by: Ben Venue Laborat…
Ben Venue Laboratories Inc
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch (NDC 54092-555-01), packaged in 30-co…
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
T5 Hytrel Zipper Toga. Product Usage: The togas are intended to provide a barrier between the operating room and the members of the surgical tea…
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. PORT-A-CATH Tray Kit Prefilled syringes included in the kit are used to maintain the patency of indwelling cathete…
Vygon Corporation
Vygon VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes, 100 Units per mL, 5mL in a 10mL Flush Syringe, 30 syringes per box, Rx only Prefilled syringes are…
Vygon Corporation
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. VAD ACCESS TRAY Kit Prefilled syringes included in the kit are used to maintain the patency of indwelling catheter…
Vygon Corporation
Integra Mozaik Strip 10 cc Product Usage: The product is a bone graft substitute composed of collagen (Type 1) and ceramic (I3-Tricalcium phos…
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. A VYGON Company PICC INSERTION TRAY Kit Prefilled syringes included in the kit are used to maintain the patency of…
Vygon Corporation
GE Healthcare Revolution XR/d; GE Healthcare, 3000 North Grandview , Waukesha, WI, 53188 Model numbers: 2259988-2 & 2351505. The Revolution XR/d …
General Electric Med Systems LLC
Vygon VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes, 10 Units per mL, 3mL in a 10mL Flush Syringe, 30 syringes per box, Rx only Prefilled syringes are …
Vygon Corporation
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. A VYGON Company PICC LINE TRAY Kit Prefilled syringes included in the tray kit are used to maintain the patency of…
Vygon Corporation
Vygon VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes, 100 Units per mL, 3mL in a 10mL Flush Syringe, 30 syringes per box, Rx only Prefilled syringes are…
Vygon Corporation
The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. A VYGON COMPANY PICC INSERTION TRAY Prefilled syringes included in the kit are used to maintain the patency of ind…
Vygon Corporation
Lipofilter 3000, model ASP-CAN-2, labeled in part ***MicroAire, 1641 Edlich Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911, USA*** Product Usage: A fat colle…
MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
GE Healthcare Definium 8000 Digital Radiographic Systems : GE Healthcare, 3000 North Grandview , Waukesha, WI, 53188 Model Number: 5131070. The…
General Electric Med Systems LLC
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. DRESSING CHANGE KIT Prefilled syringes included in the kit are used to maintain the patency of indwelling catheter…
Vygon Corporation
Columbus Tibia Plateau (component of the Columbus REVISION Knee System) Product Usage - The Columbus Revision Knee System is indicated for use in …
Aesculap Implant Systems
Integra Mozaik Putty 2.5cc, 5 cc, 10 cc Product Usage: The product is a bone graft substitute composed of collagen (Type 1) and ceramic (IP3-…
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
GE Proteus XR/a Radiographic System. GE Medical Systems-Americas Milwaukee, WI. Model Number: 2259988. Product is indicated for use in generatin…
General Electric Med Systems LLC
Vygon VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes, 1 Unit per mL, 3mL in a 10mL Flush Syringe, 30 syringes per box Prefilled syringes are used to mai…
Vygon Corporation
Philips Healthcare Practix Convenio Mobile X-ray system Worldwide Distribution -- Nationwide
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Sigma Spectrum VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP, with or without Master Drug Library, Part Number 35700 -- Common/Classification Name: Infusion Pump -- Class…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard
Frigidaire Gas Range Recalled Due to Fire Hazard, Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
Frigidaire, of Charlotte, N.C.
Air Movers Recalled by EDIC Due to Fire Hazard
EDIC, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd.
Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Thomas Lighting Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Thomas Lighting, of Elgin, Ill; part of Philips Consumer Luminaires Corporation
Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
BMW 2012-2013: STEERING
BMW
FREIGHTLINER 2013: SUSPENSION:FRONT
FREIGHTLINER
MERCEDES-BENZ 2007-2009: SUSPENSION:REAR
MERCEDES-BENZ
California Innovations Expands Recall of Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Dumbbells Due to Injury Hazard
Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.
West Marine Recalls Folding Deck Chairs Due to Collapse Hazard
West Marine Products Inc., Watsonville, Calif.
Evenflo Recalls Convertible High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Evenflo Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
HONDA 2012: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
HONDA
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled by Applica Consumer Products Due to Injury Hazard
Applica Consumer Products Inc. of Miramar, Fla.
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.