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2012 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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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.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

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

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Siemens syngo.plaza Radiological Image Processing System Usage: Radiological Image Processing System

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

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

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

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

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

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

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

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

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

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

CPSC Moderate Dec 12, 2012

City Versa Strollers Recalled by Baby Jogger Due to Fall Hazard

Baby Jogger LLC, of Richmond, Va.

NHTSA Moderate Dec 12, 2012

CHEVROLET,FORD,GMC 2006-2011: EQUIPMENT

CHEVROLET,FORD,GMC

CPSC Moderate Dec 11, 2012

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

CPSC Moderate Dec 11, 2012

Wing Enterprises Recalls Switch-it Stepladder/Stepstools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at Home Depot

Suzhou Zhongchuang Aluminum Products Co. Ltd.

NHTSA Critical Dec 11, 2012

STERLING 2007: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

STERLING

NHTSA Critical Dec 11, 2012

ACURA,HONDA 2003-2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ACURA,HONDA

CPSC Moderate Dec 10, 2012

High-Powered Magnet Sets Recalled by Reiss Innovations Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

Global Goler Co. Limited, of Guangdong, China

NHTSA Critical Dec 7, 2012

JAGUAR 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

JAGUAR

NHTSA Critical Dec 7, 2012

HYUNDAI 2012: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Dec 7, 2012

HYUNDAI 2012: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

HYUNDAI

CPSC Moderate Dec 6, 2012

Cybex International Recalls Leg Press Due to Risk of Injury

Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn.

CPSC Moderate Dec 6, 2012

Dream On Me Recalls Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard

CPSC Moderate Dec 6, 2012

Dream On Me Recalls Children's Bed Rails Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards

CPSC Moderate Dec 6, 2012

Grandin Road Recalls Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

K&K Exporters of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India

CPSC Moderate Dec 6, 2012

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

NHTSA Critical Dec 6, 2012

LAND ROVER 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

LAND ROVER

FDA Food Critical Dec 5, 2012

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

FDA Food Moderate Dec 5, 2012

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

FDA Food Moderate Dec 5, 2012

"Sazon con Culantro y Achiote" (seasoning)

Gasco Industrial

FDA Food Moderate Dec 5, 2012

Mercer's Ice Cream Old Fashioned Cookie Dough, Half Gallon, (1.89 Liter), UPC 036667 200231

Quality Dairy Farms Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 5, 2012

Mercer's Ice Cream Cream N' Coffee Fudge, Half Gallon, (1.89 Liter), UPC 074513 003513

Quality Dairy Farms Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 5, 2012

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.

FDA Food Critical Dec 5, 2012

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

FDA Food Critical Dec 5, 2012

Kroger Deluxe French Vanilla Magnifique Ice Cream, 48 FL OZ laminated carton. INGREDIENTS: MILK, CREAM, SUGAR***CONTAINS: MILK, EGGS DISTRIBUTED BY T…

Kroger Co

FDA Food Critical Dec 5, 2012

Almondine Wedding Cookies sold by the pound.

Whole Foods Market South Seafood Distribution

FDA Food Critical Dec 5, 2012

United Dairy Farms brand Oatmeal Cookie Overload Ice Cream 3 gallon, corrugated square

United Dairy Farmers Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 5, 2012

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.)

FDA Food Critical Dec 5, 2012

Wedding Cookies (Baked Fresh In-Store), Whole Foods Market, sold by the pound.

Whole Foods Market South Seafood Distribution

FDA Food Critical Dec 5, 2012

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

FDA Food Critical Dec 5, 2012

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

FDA Food Critical Dec 5, 2012

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.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 5, 2012

Mercer's Ice Cream Cookies 'N Cream, Half Gallon (1.89 Liter), UPC 036667 200392

Quality Dairy Farms Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 5, 2012

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 5, 2012

Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate), 75 mg Capsules, 60 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT …

Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 5, 2012

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 10 mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA, by:…

Ranbaxy Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 5, 2012

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

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 5, 2012

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

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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.