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Product Recalls in 2008

1,172 recalls announced in 2008.

August 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Oshkosh SV 2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
August 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Mercedes Benz 2001–2008 Suspension recall
Hazard: A VARIATION IN THE TRANSMITTED VALUES BETWEEN AFFECTED AND UNAFFECTED SENSORS CAN RESULT IN ONE FRONT STRUT ADJUSTING TO A VALUE INDICATING BODY MOVEMENT WHILE ANOTHER STRUT DOES NOT ADJUST PRESENTING THE DRIVER WITH AN UNEVEN FRONT SUSPENSION. THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO UNEXPECTED BODY MOVEMENTS AT THE FRONT AXLE WHICH CAN ADVERSELY INFLUENCE THE VEHICLE'S DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
August 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Skyline 2007–2008 Power Train recall
Hazard: DRIVERS MAY EXPERIENCE TIRE DAMAGE AND CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
August 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Sterling 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: EXHAUST GASES CAN BE RELEASED FROM THE CRACK IN THE TURBOCHARGER HOUSING, WHICH IN THE WORST CASE, COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
August 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Audi 1996–2003 Power Train recall
Hazard: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
August 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Jaguar 2009 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
August 14, 2008TiresNHTSA
Bridgestone Tires recall
Hazard: THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO PROVIDE SAFE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE LEVELS.
August 13, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Lakota 2006–2007 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
August 13, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
K-tec 2006–2008 Suspension recall
Hazard: A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
August 13, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
SUN Valley 2003–2006 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
August 13, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Power Systems Plus Equipment recall
Hazard: OVERCHARGING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE OR CAUSE BURN HAZARD TO CONSUMERS.
August 13, 2008Sports & RecreationCPSC
Rossignol Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Strap Failure
Hazard: The t-nuts that attach the buckles to the straps on the snowboard bindings can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
August 12, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Winnebago, Itasca 2006–2008 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
August 12, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2006–2008 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
August 12, 2008Clothing & AccessoriesCPSC
Children's Board Skirts Recalled By Chelsea & Scott Ltd. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
August 12, 2008OtherCPSC
Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency
Hazard: The lights can malfunction and not stay illuminated in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in an emergency.
August 11, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
K2 Motor, Chevrolet, Ford 1982–2008 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
August 8, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Newell 2005–2008 Equipment recall
Hazard: THE INTERFERENCE FROM THE CELL PHONE OR RADIO COULD RESULT IN AN UNEXPECTED CHANGE IN DIRECTION AND POSSIBLE CRASH IF A SPECIFIC SEQUENCE OF EVENTS WERE TO OCCUR.
August 8, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Best Dubs Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
August 8, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Dodge, Eagle Eyes 2001–2007 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
August 7, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Damon 2008–2009 Suspension recall
Hazard: IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSVERSE BEAM COULD DROP TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.
August 7, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Smart 2008 Structure recall
Hazard: SUCH DE LAMINATING CAN TAKE PLACE IN THE AREA OF THE BODY WHERE THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF HAVE BEEN AFFIXED WITH ADHESIVE, WHICH COULD AFFECT THE ADHESION OF THOSE COMPONENTS TO THE VEHICLE BODY, INCREASING THE RISK OF SEPARATION. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH IF THE ROOF OR WINDSHIELD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION.
August 7, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
JET 2009 Power Train recall
Hazard: IF ONE OF THE WHEEL STUDS BROKE AND WAS LEFT IN THIS CONDITION, THE REMAINING WHEEL STUDS MAY ALSO FRACTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
August 7, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Fleetwood 2008 Electrical System recall
Hazard: THIS ROUTING CAN CAUSE THE WIRES TO BE PINCHED RESULTING IN SHORTED OR OPEN CIRCUITS WHICH COULD LEAD TO BLOWN FUSES, HOUSE COMPONENT NONOPERATION AND MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
August 7, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Bendix Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: IF A BRAKE ON THE STEER AXLE REMAINS PARTIALLY APPLIED, VEHICLE STEERING ABILITY AND STABILITY CAN BEAFFECTED ON SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
August 7, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Ricon Seats recall
Hazard: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED SHOULD THE SEAT BASE PIN BREAK.
August 7, 2008ToysCPSC
Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pans™ Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
August 7, 2008AppliancesCPSC
Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
August 7, 2008Lighting & ElectricalCPSC
Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
Hazard: The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers.
August 7, 2008Outdoor & GardenCPSC
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores
Hazard: The cooking chamber of the grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.