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Product Recalls in 2008

1,172 recalls announced in 2008.

August 29, 2008Personal CareCPSC
Bonne Bell Recalls Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: The metal clasps on the handle of the accessory bags contain excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
August 28, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Workhorse, Fleetwood 2006–2008 Steering recall
Hazard: IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
August 28, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC 2006–2008 Electrical System recall
Hazard: THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
August 28, 2008OtherCPSC
GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.
August 28, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: If the fabric flap velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars and suffocate.
August 28, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued-on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The head of the ladybug puzzle pieces also poses a choking hazard.
August 28, 2008Clothing & AccessoriesCPSC
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
August 28, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers.
August 28, 2008AppliancesCPSC
Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Hazard: The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water dispenser's base onto the countertop, posing a fire hazard. The internal heating element also poses a shock hazard to consumers who touch it through the vents.
August 27, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Hummer 2006 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: A LEAK CONDITION MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A CRASH.
August 27, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Buell 2007–2009 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR FIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
August 27, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
IC BUS 2007–2009 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
August 27, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
IC BUS 2006–2009 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
August 27, 2008AppliancesCPSC
Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
August 27, 2008OtherCPSC
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Impact Hazard
Hazard: The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture.
August 26, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Nabi 2003–2004 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: PIECES OF THE VALVE COULD BECOME LODGED WITHIN THE SPRING BRAKE VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A LEAK OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SPRING BRAKE VALVE. THIS COULD CAUSE A DELAY IN BRAKE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING (PARKING) BRAKES AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH CONTROL VALVE, SPRING BRAKES NOT FULLY RELEASING, OR LOSS OF ISOLATION BETWEEN THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CIRCUITS. THIS CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLL-AWAY, BRAKE DRAG, OR IN THE CASE OF LOSS OF PRIMARY CIRCUIT, THE INABILITY TO MODULATE THE SPRING B RAKES.
August 26, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2006–2009 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: WHEN THE LIFT ENABLE SWITCH IS ACTIVATED THE DOOR BRAKE INTERLOCKS COULD BE DISABLED AND THE BUS COULD BE MOVED WHILE THE LIFT IS DEPLOYED WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
August 26, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird, Nabi 2007–2008 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
August 26, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Tiffin 2008 Equipment recall
Hazard: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
August 26, 2008Electronics & BatteriesCPSC
IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The car charger is incompatible with the spotlight's battery, which can cause it to overcharge inside of a vehicle and pose a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
August 26, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
August 26, 2008AppliancesCPSC
Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
August 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses, Thomas, Fccc 2006–2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
August 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2009 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: THE CATCHING OF THE PISTON HEAD/PLATE ON THE REDUCING RING MAY LOCK UP THE CORRESPONDING FRONT AIR DISC BRAKE WHICH MAY IMPACT THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STEER OR CONTROL THE VEHICLE.
August 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses, Thomas, Fccc 2006–2008 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
August 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Hyundai 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: POOR ENGINE STARTING AND HESITATION MAY RESULT. OTHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES MAY ALSO RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
August 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Ford 2008–2009 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
August 25, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Caterpillar Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
August 22, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Newmar 2005–2006 Steering recall
Hazard: LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD EFFECTIVELY INCREASE THE STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED AND COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
August 22, 2008OtherCPSC
Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.