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Product Recalls in 2008

1,172 recalls announced in 2008.

September 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Workhorse, Ford, GMC 2006–2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
September 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Workhorse, Gmc, Ford 2006–2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
September 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Dodgen 2005–2006 Equipment recall
Hazard: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
September 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Dodgen 2005–2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
September 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Glendale 1999–2001 Equipment recall
Hazard: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
September 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Spartan 2007–2008 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: THE FUEL PUMP PLUG MAY CRACK CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
September 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Champion 2005–2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
September 25, 2008ToysCPSC
Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
September 25, 2008ToysCPSC
Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controller Defect
Hazard: The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.
September 25, 2008Bikes & Recreational VehiclesCPSC
Razor USA Recalls PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children.
September 24, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Glaval 2005–2006 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
September 24, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2004–2009 Suspension recall
Hazard: A FAILURE MAY REDUCE VEHICLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
September 24, 2008Electronics & BatteriesCPSC
TV Stands Recalled By Studio RTA Due to TV Tip-over Hazard
Hazard: The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers.
September 24, 2008OtherCPSC
Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
Hazard: Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
September 24, 2008OtherCPSC
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall SmartSpace Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The chairs were sold without a warning label instructing consumers to lock the chair's legs before sitting. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
September 23, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2006–2009 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF ANOTHER VEHICLE STRIKES THE DPF ON THE ROADWAY.
September 23, 2008AppliancesCPSC
Euro-Pro and QVC Recall Deep Fryers Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
September 23, 2008Electronics & BatteriesCPSC
Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency
Hazard: The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency.
September 23, 2008OtherCPSC
Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
September 22, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Ford, Chevrolet 2005–2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
September 22, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Ford, Chevrolet 2005–2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
September 22, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2008–2009 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
September 22, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Country Coach 2006–2008 Steering recall
Hazard: LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST CAN CREATE AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
September 22, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Sundowner 2001–2008 Electrical System recall
Hazard: IF AN IMPROPERLY WIRED TOW VEHICLE IS CONNECTED TO THE TRAILER WIRING HARNESS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN PROPER DAMAGE, INJURY TO A CONSUMER AND/OR LIVESTOCK.
September 22, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Miles 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND, OVER TIME, THE CAPACITY TO BRAKE WILL GRADUALLY DETERIORATE, FORCING THE DRIVER TO USE HIGHER THAN EXPECTED FORCES. CONTINUED LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID ABOVE CERTAIN AMOUNTS WOULD LEAD TO THE BRAKE BEING INOPERATIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
September 22, 2008OtherCPSC
Wood Abacus Recalled by LTD Commodities LLC Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
September 18, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Ford 2003–2006 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
September 18, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Kawasaki 2008–2009 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
September 18, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Hino 2007–2009 Power Train recall
Hazard: IF THE BOLTS WERE TO LOOSEN, IT COULD CAUSE A VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. IF THIS VIBRATION WERE IGNORED, THE PROPELLER SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MATING FLANGE. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND/OR RESULT IN A CRASH.
September 18, 2008Electronics & BatteriesCPSC
Safety Alert: Petzl America Warns of Burn Hazard from Headlamps; Product Should Only Be Used with Non-Rechargeable Batteries
Hazard: If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.