2012 Recalls
3,552 recalls · Page 68 of 72
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 13 critical, 37 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 33 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (33), NHTSA (17), 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.
English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury
Soyo International Corp, of Kobe, Japan
KIA 2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
KIA
KIA 2006-2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
KIA
ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard
Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.
Toys R Us Recalls Imaginarium Activity Center Due to Choking Hazard
FISKER 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
FISKER
Kitchen Table and Chair Set Recalled by Stoneberry Due to Fall Hazard
Mason Companies, Inc., of Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Select Brands Recalls Kitchen Selectives Blender Due to Laceration Hazard
Select Brands, of Lenexa, Kan.
Chicago Century Furniture Corp. Recalls Mattresses for Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
Clip-on Desk Lamps Sold At Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Shock Hazard; Made by He Shan Lide
He Shan Lide of China
Cooper Lighting Recalls Commercial Reflector Assembly with Glass Lens Due to Injury Hazard
Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga.
Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
Race Productions NV, Belgium
CHEVROLET 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CHEVROLET
Aqua-Leisure Recalls Children's Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys "R" Us Stores
Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc., of Avon, Mass.
Circulon 13-Piece Cookware Set Recalled by Meyer Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard from Glass Lid
Meyer Corporation U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.
Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard
Porter Athletic, a division of Litania Sports Group, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Water and Dangerous Items
ACURA,HONDA 2003-2008: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ACURA,HONDA
LEXUS 2013: STEERING
LEXUS
JEEP 2010: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
JEEP
PETERBILT 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PETERBILT
Boys' Hooded Jackets Recalled by Bonded Apparel; Neck Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
FERRARI 2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FERRARI
Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Reported Death, Severe Neck Injuries Prompt Recall of Banzai Inflatable Pool Slides Sold by Walmart and Toys R Us
Manley Toys, Ltd.
Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Supreme Trading Recalls Children's Letterman Jackets Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dillard's
Bassinets Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fall Hazard
Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Limited Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Sportspower Limited, of Hong Kong, China
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by LANY Group Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by LA Fashion Hub Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
LaJolla Sport Recalls Boy's Hooded Flannel Shirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
M.M.M. Boys' Jogging Suits Recalled by Hot Chocolate; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
Hot Chocolate Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Sonoma Valley Bar Stools Sold Exclusively at Havertys Furniture Recalled by Intercon Due to Fall Hazard
Gaomi Yatai Wooden Ware of Shandong, China
FORD 2012: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
FORD
FORD 2000-2003: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
FORD
FORD 2000-2003: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
FORD
FORD 2000-2003: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN 2011-2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD,LINCOLN
Exmark Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Crash Hazard
Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb.
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2011-2012: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
CHRYSLER,DODGE
INTERNATIONAL 2010-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
INTERNATIONAL
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2012: EQUIPMENT
CHRYSLER,DODGE
Farm Glass & Metal Spiral Tea Light Holder Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard
Gerber Recalls Instant Knife Due to Laceration Hazard
Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Hazard
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Target Recalls Bunny Sippy Cups Due to Injury Hazard
Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire
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.