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 18 critical, 32 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 37 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (17), FDA Devices (13), CPSC (9), 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.
Bio-Modular Humeral Head 48mm x 24mm Ti 6AI4V/Ion Implanted (Orthopedic Implant) Product Usage: The OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves are primarily used to…
Biomet, Inc.
NeuViz 16 Multi-Sliced CT Scanner System, part number 989605858501. NeuViz Dual series CT Scanner System, part number 989605651321 The NeuViz 16 …
Philips And Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd.
24 Fr 8mm Sft Flow Straight The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surger…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Siemens syngo.plaza Radiological Image Processing System Usage: Radiological Image Processing System
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Custom Procedural Trays: Merit's Custom Total Hip Pack, K12T-05537, Merit's Total Knee Pack, K12T05538 A custom procedural tray is a combination o…
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
OSS Reamer Sleeve REF132-472662 KNEE REAMER SLEEVE 13.0 thru 20.0 STAINLESS STEEL The OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves are primarily used to guide the b…
Biomet, Inc.
18 Fr 6mm Sft Flow Ang Wire W/L The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass su…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series, Model/Catalog/Part Number: 05641489001. The Cobas 8000 is a fully automated system for clinical chemistry analysi…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
OSS Reamer Sleeve REF132-472661 KNEE REAMER SLEEVE 8.0 THRU 12.5 STAINLESS STEEL The OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves are primarily used to guide the bulle…
Biomet, Inc.
24 Fr 8mm Soft Flow Ang Wire W/L The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass s…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Neptune¿ 2 Rover - ULTRA ~230V ~ 50 Hz 12A REF 0702-002-000, Rx Caution, consult accompanying documents Consult instructions for use, Max Vacuum; 2…
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
18 Fr 6mm Sft Flow Angled Wire The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass sur…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
BiOM Rechargeable Li Ion 22.2 V Battery and BiOM Lithium Battery Charger sold as an accessory to the BiOM lower leg system: Product Number: 2001249 …
iwalk inc
City Versa Strollers Recalled by Baby Jogger Due to Fall Hazard
Baby Jogger LLC, of Richmond, Va.
CHEVROLET,FORD,GMC 2006-2011: EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET,FORD,GMC
Fu San Machinery Recalls Low Lead Ball Valves Installed in Flammable Gas Lines Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Fu San Machinery Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Wing Enterprises Recalls Switch-it Stepladder/Stepstools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at Home Depot
Suzhou Zhongchuang Aluminum Products Co. Ltd.
STERLING 2007: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
STERLING
ACURA,HONDA 2003-2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ACURA,HONDA
High-Powered Magnet Sets Recalled by Reiss Innovations Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
Global Goler Co. Limited, of Guangdong, China
JAGUAR 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
JAGUAR
HYUNDAI 2012: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
HYUNDAI
HYUNDAI 2012: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
HYUNDAI
Cybex International Recalls Leg Press Due to Risk of Injury
Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn.
Dream On Me Recalls Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard
Dream On Me Recalls Children's Bed Rails Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards
Grandin Road Recalls Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
K&K Exporters of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration or Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at the Home Depot
De Poan Pneumatic Corporation, of Taiwan
LAND ROVER 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
LAND ROVER
Bolthouse Farms Carrot Chips (Croustilles Aux Carottes). No Preservatives. Product of the U.S.A. Net Wt. 16 oz (1 lb) 454 b poids net. UPC 71464 1…
Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc
Nestle Coffee-Mate Coffee Creamer, Original Flavor, packaged as 3/8 fl oz single serve tubs.50 single serve tubs are packaged in a self dispensing fi…
Nestle Professional
"Sazon con Culantro y Achiote" (seasoning)
Gasco Industrial
Mercer's Ice Cream Old Fashioned Cookie Dough, Half Gallon, (1.89 Liter), UPC 036667 200231
Quality Dairy Farms Inc.
Mercer's Ice Cream Cream N' Coffee Fudge, Half Gallon, (1.89 Liter), UPC 074513 003513
Quality Dairy Farms Inc.
Gluten Free Cafe Chocolate Sesame Bar. The Retail Carton has a UPC 70795-03450 and the Individual Bar has a UPC 70795-03550. The product is label…
BumbleBar, Inc.
Nesquik Chocolate Powder, 1) 6x40.7oz, UPC 0 28000 68230 9. 2) 12x21.8oz, UPC 0 28000 68090 9. 3) 12x10.9oz, UPC 0 28000 67990 3.
Nestle USA
Kroger Deluxe French Vanilla Magnifique Ice Cream, 48 FL OZ laminated carton. INGREDIENTS: MILK, CREAM, SUGAR***CONTAINS: MILK, EGGS DISTRIBUTED BY T…
Kroger Co
Almondine Wedding Cookies sold by the pound.
Whole Foods Market South Seafood Distribution
United Dairy Farms brand Oatmeal Cookie Overload Ice Cream 3 gallon, corrugated square
United Dairy Farmers Inc
Ground Hot Pepper Chillies, 5 oz. plastic jars, 24 jars/case; jars labeled in part ***Imported and distributed by Nina International Inc., P.O. Box 2…
Ernimich, Inc. (dba Nina International, Inc.)
Wedding Cookies (Baked Fresh In-Store), Whole Foods Market, sold by the pound.
Whole Foods Market South Seafood Distribution
Jimmy Dean French Toast & Sausage Sandwich, Net Wt 3.9 oz (110g); a food service individually butcher paper wrapped, fully cooked frozen sandwich; 12…
Hillshire Brands Company
Murray's WAFFLE CONE DIP, NET WEIGHT - 7 lb 8 oz (3.40 kg), Product Item Code 835462, Bar code 0 06847 66003 2. The product is packaged in # 10 can…
CSM Bakery Products NA
Gluten Free Cafe Cinnamon Sesame Bar. The Retail Carton has a UPC 70795-03451 and the Individual Bar has a UPC 70795-03551. The product is labele…
BumbleBar, Inc.
Mercer's Ice Cream Cookies 'N Cream, Half Gallon (1.89 Liter), UPC 036667 200392
Quality Dairy Farms Inc.
Chicken of the Sea Solid White Tuna in Water, 7 oz., 48 cans per case (case: 6 sets of multi-unit packs of 8 cans each), UPC 4800000097, case UPC 480…
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.
Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate), 75 mg Capsules, 60 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT …
Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 10 mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA, by:…
Ranbaxy Inc.
Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu, Nighttime Relief, 12 FL OZ bottle, Dist. by Proctor and Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45040. NDC 37000-808-12
Procter & Gamble Co
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA, by:…
Ranbaxy 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 July 2026.