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Product Recalls in 2008

1,172 recalls announced in 2008.

October 6, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Elite 2003–2006 Equipment recall
Hazard: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
October 3, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
OX Bodies 2004–2008 Equipment recall
Hazard: A FALLING TOOL BOX LID MAY STRIKE FOLLOWING VEHICLES INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR A CRASH.
October 3, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Transport Designs 2003–2006 Equipment recall
Hazard: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
October 3, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Karavan 2007–2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE TO MALFUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
October 3, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Showtime 2000–2001 Equipment recall
Hazard: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
October 3, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt 2008–2009 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
October 2, 2008OtherCPSC
John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture
Hazard: The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds.
October 2, 2008AppliancesCPSC
Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
October 2, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Micro Bird 2008 Electrical System recall
Hazard: CONTACT BETWEEN THE LONG BOLT AND THE DRAWER'S LATCH MAY CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
October 2, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Mini 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AS WELL AS A DRIVER'S REACTIONS, REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
October 2, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
XL 1998–2008 Trailer Hitches recall
Hazard: THE WELD COULD BREAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
October 1, 2008Bikes & Recreational VehiclesCPSC
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
Hazard: If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.
October 1, 2008Outdoor & GardenCPSC
Pottery Barn Recalls Wooden Hammock Stands Due to Fall and Laceration Hazard
Hazard: When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers.
October 1, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Suburban Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THE HOSE IS OVERHEATED, THE HOSE CAN DETERIORATE AND BEGIN TO LEAK LP GAS WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
September 30, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
HCI Equipment recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF ONE OF THESE HELMETS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
September 30, 2008ToysCPSC
Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
September 30, 2008FurnitureCPSC
IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
September 30, 2008AppliancesCPSC
Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Hazard: An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
September 29, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Viking 2008 Equipment recall
Hazard: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE SELECTION TO PREVENT TIRE OVERLOADING AND FOR MOTOR HOME/RECREATION VEHICLE TRAILER LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY INFORMATION. A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
September 29, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2004–2008 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: WHEN THE CABLE RUBBING IS NOT DETECTED DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS, THE INSULATION CAN RUB TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRIFIED CABLE. ARCING CAN CAUSE A FIRE TO OCCUR.
September 29, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Gates Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
September 26, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Fleetwood 2008–2009 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, EXCESS VAPORS AND FUEL MAY BE SPRAYED FROM THE FUEL CAP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
September 26, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Fleetwood 2008–2009 Equipment recall
Hazard: THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
September 26, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Fleetwood 2008–2009 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
September 26, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Fleetwood 2008–2009 Equipment recall
Hazard: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
September 26, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Collins 2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: THE VEHICLE MAY BE MOVED WITH THE LIFT DEPLOYED AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE LIFT OCCUPANT.
September 26, 2008Electronics & BatteriesCPSC
Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
Hazard: The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage.
September 26, 2008Bikes & Recreational VehiclesCPSC
Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile
Hazard: Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens, the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. This poses a risk of serious injury or death.
September 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Federal Coach 2006–2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
September 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Federal Coach 2006–2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.