2012 Recalls
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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 11 critical, 37 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), FDA Food (14), CPSC (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Philips Brilliance 6, 16, 40, 64, Big Bore, iCT and iCT SP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems. The devices are Computed Tomography Systems that…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Alere Triage Tox+MTD Drug Screen, PN 94400 Product Usage: The Alere Triage TOX Drug Screen is a fluorescence immunoassay to be used with the Aler…
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 4 pump 100V. The Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extra…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. System 1 base 220/240V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System I is indicated for use in extracorporeal circula…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
epoc Blood Analysis BGEM Test Cards for use with the epoc(R) Blood Analysis System Product Usage: Usage: epoc Blood Analysis BGEM Test Cards a…
Epocal Inc
Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 5 pump 115V. The Sarns Modular Perfusion Systern 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extr…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
BD Gram Stain Kit, containing 1- 250 mL bottle of Gram Crystal Violet, and additional reagents: Gram Iodine (Stabilized), Gram Decolorizer, Gram Saf…
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Custom surgical kits and trays: GEO-MED TOTAL KNEE PACK PGYBK, REF 89-6664.04 GEO-MED TOTAL HIP PACK, REF 89-6664.03 surgical kits
DeRoyal Industries Inc
Spacelabs Medical Xprezzon Bedside Monitor, Model 91393, installations with Option C. It is a patient monitor with arrhythmia detection or alarms. …
Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc
System 1 Base, 100/120V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood …
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 5 pump 220/240V. The Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the e…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Sarns Modular Perfusion System 9000, 220/240V with color screen. The Sarns Perfusion System 9000 is indicated for use as a heart-lung system for p…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
OEC 8800 Flexiview designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. …
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 4 pump 115V. The Sarns Modular Perfusion system 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extra…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
MicroCool Breathable Impervious Surgical Gown, (Large and X-Large), Sterile, Made in Honduras. The Kimberly Clark Micro COOL Surgical Gowns are st…
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
System 1 Base, 220/240V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood …
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 5 pump 100V. he Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extrac…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Infusomat(R) Space Pump (US Version) with software version 686G030103 (commonly termed 'G03'), 686E030003, 686F030005, 686F030007, 686G030002, and 68…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. System 1 base 100/120V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System I is indicated for use in extracorporeal circula…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Presage ST2 Assay, catalog numbers BC-1065 and BC-1065E. The Critical Diagnostics Presage ST2 Assay kit is an in vitro diagnostic device that quan…
Critical Diagnostics
GE Healthcare Optima Mobile X-ray System. The GE Automatic Mobile X-Ray (AMX ) Series are intended to take exposures utilizing film or computed ra…
GE Healthcare, LLC
Gram Crystal Violet 250 mL, catalog #212525, in cartons of 4 bottles. Gram Stain Kits and Reagents are used to stain microorganisms from cultures…
Becton Dickinson & Co.
MicroCool Breathable Impervious Gown with Secure Fit Surgical, (Large and X-Large), Made in Honduras. The Kimberly Clark Micro COOL Surgical Gowns…
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Hitachi Scenaria CT System Software Product Usage: The Scenaria system is indicated to acquire axial volumes of the whole body including the head…
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc
GMF-RC65 Replacement Surgical Headlight Cable for Cogent Microlink. GMF-RC65 Replacement Surgical Headlight Cable for Cogent Microlink is used to…
Gulf Fiberoptics, Inc.
Sarns Modular Perfusion System 9000, 100V with color screen. The Sarns Perfusion System 9000 is indicated for use as a heart-lung system for pumpi…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Abbott Molecular Bar Code Scanner User's Guide; instructions for setting up the Bar Code Scanner LN 6L89-01, a component of the Abbott m2000 Instrume…
Abbott Molecular
HYUNDAI 2007-2009: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
HYUNDAI
Kolcraft Recalls Contours Tandem Strollers Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Peg Perego Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Entrapment and Strangulation; One Child Death Reported
HYUNDAI 2012-2013: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
HYUNDAI
Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J.
Children's Beach Chairs Recalled by Downeast Concepts Due to Laceration Hazard
Downeast Concepts Inc., dba Backyard and Beyond, of Yarmouth, Maine
Club Car Recalls Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.
INTERNATIONAL 2010: WHEELS
INTERNATIONAL
ACURA,HONDA 2012-2013: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ACURA,HONDA
Kit item #30699-76, includes Mozzarella Sticks, 2.25 oz, 12bags/kit; Cheddar Bacon Skins, 3oz, 24 bags/kit; and Sour Cream & Onion Skins 3oz, 12bags/…
Inventure Foods
Coca Cola Zero, 20 fl. oz., The Coca Cola Company.
Coca-Cola Refreshments, USA Inc.
Middle-Age Energy Booster bottles of 60 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc Bell Lifestyle Products #65
H & L Jerch Sales, Inc.
IQF Oysters 3lbs, Assi Brand, Item# 20083K,10x3 lb; Oyster Block, Assi Brand, item# 20085K, 30x1 lb; Oysters 8 oz - Tiny, Assi Brand, item# 200…
KOREAN FARM, INC.
Light Dry Roasted Unsalted Split Peanuts, Product Code: 400260, packaged in 30 lb. vacuum packed plastic bags placed inside cardboard shipping boxe…
Pro Nutech Inc.
Coca Cola Cherry Zero, 20 fl. oz. (1.25 pt), The Coca Cola Company.
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.
Medium Chopped Peanut Granules, Product Code #410016, packaged in 30 lb. vacuum packed plastic bags within cardboard shipping boxes. The total packa…
Pro Nutech Inc.
Surasang Chanbada Frozen Oyster I.Q.F (8oz), 40pack/case
Wang Globalnet
Giusto's Wheat Germ, Raw, Net Wt. 25 lb, (11.34 Kg) paper bag; Item number: 154205 Giusto's 344 Littlefield Ave. South Francisco, CA 94080
Giusto's Specialty Foods LLC
Banner Mountain Sprouts;Alfalfa Broccoli Sprouts; California Certified Organic Sprouts. 100% certified organic seeds used. Sacramento, Ca 95820. …
Banner Mountain Sprouts Inc
Banner Mountain Sprouts;Alfalfa Sprouts; California Certified Organic Sprouts. 100% certified organic seeds used. Sacramento, Ca 95820. Net Wt.…
Banner Mountain Sprouts Inc
Product is labeled in part: "***LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts***CHOLESTEROL FREE***PRESERVATIVE FREE***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 6 OZ. (168 g)***" …
LEASA Industries Co., Inc.
Clams, Frozen Boiled Baby, in shell, 10 oz packages, 24 pkgs/carton, item #20699K. UPC 081652 206996.
Rhee Brothers Incorporated
Kroger Fresh Selections Greener Supreme; Iceberg lettuce, Romaine lettuce, Carrots and Red Cabbage; 12 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date: June …
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
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 - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2012
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2012 across the FDA, CPSC 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 August 2026.