2012 Recalls
3,552 recalls · Page 9 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 1 critical, 49 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 49 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (42), CPSC (7), NHTSA (1), 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.
6.5mm x 30mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI
NuVasive Inc
. 00789502801 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm -3.5 00789502802 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +0 00789502803 VerSys Femoral Head Provisi…
Zimmer, Inc.
00780302801 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -3.5X28 00780302802 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X28 00780302803 MIS 12/14 S…
Zimmer, Inc.
6.5mm x 35mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI
NuVasive Inc
bioMerieux Kit, USB HDW, BTA3D COMBO-B-B.40, Clinical instrument software, USB update and mounting hardware-English, catalog number 411957 Softwar…
Biomerieux Inc
7.5mm x 40mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI
NuVasive Inc
5.5mm x 40mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI
NuVasive Inc
Stryker MANTIS TORQUE WRENCH REF 48287028 Manufactured by: Stryker pine SAS Z.I MARTICOT-33610-CESTAS-FRANCE +33 (0)5.57.97.06.30 http://ww…
Stryker Spine
SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer Insert (VS-MCI), 5 pieces. The SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer Insert is indicated for use with the V-Sign Membrane Ch…
Sentec AG
bioMerieux Kit, USB HDW, BTA3D60-B-B.40, Clinical instrument software, USB update and mounting hardware-English, catalog number 411956 Software up…
Biomerieux Inc
KING LAD Standard ClearSeal SINGLE USE, King Systems ETO Sterilie10 devices/case Size 3 / Child ClearSeal King LAD¿ Patient Size: 30-50kg Produc…
King Systems Corp.
bioMerieux BacT/ALERT Combo Module, catalog number 247014, Industrial instrument The product is most commonly used to isolate and recover specimen…
Biomerieux Inc
bioMerieux BacT/ALERT Control Module, catalog number 210148, Industrial instrument The product is most commonly used to isolate and recover specim…
Biomerieux Inc
Superstat Modified Collagen Hemostatic Sponge, 50mm Disc, 3.0%, Part# 9200-30. For use when hemostasis is desired along suture lines, in diffusely…
Superstat Corp
bioMerieux BacT/ALERT Combo Module, catalog number 200291, Industrial instrument The product is most commonly used to isolate and recover specimen…
Biomerieux Inc
"***SENTINEL***Cannulated Drill Bit***S8585***8.5 X 229mm (9")***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA***LOT***2009-02***". …
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
bioMerieux Kit, Instrument & Update, B.40, 3D IND USB-ML01, Industry instrument software update, English, Spanish, Italian, catalog number 412002 …
Biomerieux Inc
Styker Orthobiologics Vita Plasma Separator, a component of Vitagel Surgical Hemostat. Sterile, single use device designed to prepare plasma from …
Stryker Orthobiologics, Inc.
5.5mm x 30mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI
NuVasive Inc
Multipolar¿ Bipolar Cup Liner 22 mm LD.; Item 00-5001-040-22 Product Usage: The liner snaps into the Multipolar¿ Bipolar Cup and serves as the …
Zimmer, Inc.
INTRABEAM Balloon Applicator Set; 3.5 cm, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Oberkochen, Germany INTRABEAM System is intended for radiation therapy treatmen…
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
4.5mm x 40mm Noncannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI
NuVasive Inc
KING LAD SILI CONE SINGLE USE, King Systems devices/case, ETO Sterile. Size 2 / Infant Silicone King LAD¿ Patient Size: 10-20kg Product Usage: …
King Systems Corp.
"***SENTINEL***Cannulated Drill Bit***S8580***8 X 229mm (9")***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA***LOT***2012-03***". Th…
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
00780302601 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -3.5X26 00780302602 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X26 00780302603 MIS 12/14 S…
Zimmer, Inc.
bioMerieux Kit, USB Instrument & Update, 3D B.40 USB-ML03, Clinical instrument software, Danish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, catalog number 412559 …
Biomerieux Inc
bioMerieux Kit, Instrument & Update, B.40, 3D IND USB-ML02, Industry instrument software update, German, French, catalog number 412003 Software up…
Biomerieux Inc
KING LAD SILI CONE SINGLE USE, King Systems, 10 devices/case, ETO Sterile Size 3 / Child Silicone King LAD¿ Patient Size: 30-50kg Product Usage:…
King Systems Corp.
bioMerieux Kit, Instrument & Update, 3D B.40 ZIP-ML03, Clinical instrument software, Danish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, catalog number 412623 Sof…
Biomerieux Inc
bioMerieux Kit, Instrument & Update, B.40, 3D I ZIP-ML01, Industry instrument software update, English, Spanish, Italian, catalog number 413483 So…
Biomerieux Inc
Superstat Modified Collagen Hemostatic Sponge, 2x2 Pledget, 3.0%, Part# 9106-00. For use when hemostasis is desired along suture lines, in diffus…
Superstat Corp
5.5mm x 50mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI
NuVasive Inc
00789503201 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm -3.5 00789503202 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm +0 00789503203 VerSys Femoral Head Provision…
Zimmer, Inc.
GE Healthcare Optima XR 220amx Mobile general purpose radiographic imaging of the human head and body.
GE Healthcare, LLC
bioMerieux Kit, USB HDW, BTA3D CONTROL-B-B.40, Clinical instrument software, USB update and mounting hardware-English, catalog number 411958 Softw…
Biomerieux Inc
bioMerieux BacT/ALERT Control Module, catalog number 210147, Clinical instrument The product is most commonly used to isolate and recover specimen…
Biomerieux Inc
6.5mm x 50mm Noncannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI
NuVasive Inc
The RIO (TGS 2.), Model # MAKO TGS 2.0 (Part No. 204000). The RIO is intended to assist the surgeon in providing software defined spatial boundari…
Mako Surgical Corporation
GE Healthcare Optima XR 200amx with digital upgrade Mobile general purpose radiographic imaging of the human head and body.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Ranawat/Burnstein Acetabular Shell 54mm/Limited Holes/Porous Coated is a metallic, full-hemisphere, acetabular shell component. Intended Use: Th…
Biomet, Inc.
KING LAD Standard ClearSeal SINGLE USE, King Systems ETO Sterilie, 20 devices/case Size 2 / Infant ClearSeal Flexible King LAD¿ Patient Size: 10-20…
King Systems Corp.
UniCel DxC 880i, 860i, 680i, and 660i Integrated Systems, Part Numbers: A64871, A64903, A64935, A59102. The UniCel DxI Immunoassay System is an in…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard
G-U Yapi of Turkey
Kirkland Signature Saute Pans with Glass Lids Sold at Costco Recalled by Meyer Marketing Due to Laceration Hazard
Meyer Marketing Co. Ltd, of Macau
Sportspower Recalls Children’s Waterslides Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Menards
Sportspower Ltd., of Hong Kong
Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority
Sportspower Ltd., of Hong Kong
Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard
The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
BMW 2009-2012: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW
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.