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Product Recalls in 2008

1,172 recalls announced in 2008.

August 6, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Skyline 2004–2007 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
August 6, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Sprinter 2004–2008 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
August 6, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
MCI 2006–2007 Visibility recall
Hazard: THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO MINIMIZE THE LIKELIHOOD OF OCCUPANTS BEING THROWN FROM THE BUS AND TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF READILY ACCESSIBLE EMERGENCY EGRESS.
August 6, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Gmc, Chevrolet 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
August 6, 2008Clothing & AccessoriesCPSC
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood, which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
August 6, 2008Clothing & AccessoriesCPSC
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
August 6, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
August 5, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
BMW 2004–2006 Air Bags recall
Hazard: IN THIS SITUATION THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY EVEN IF A SUFFICIENTLY SEVERE ACCIDENT WOULD OCCUR AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE.
August 5, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Gulf Stream 1999–2002 Equipment recall
Hazard: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
August 5, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Sundowner 2003–2007 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
August 5, 2008Bikes & Recreational VehiclesCPSC
Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall
Hazard: The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.
August 5, 2008OtherCPSC
Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Hazard: The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.
August 5, 2008Electronics & BatteriesCPSC
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
August 5, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Baby Appleseed Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The cribs have two mattress support systems. The secondary mattress support, used for the lowest position, does not meet the full 26-inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.
August 5, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Mother Hubbard's Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. The distance between the mattress support bracket in the lowest position and the top of the side rail in the highest position is less than the required 26 inches, posing a fall hazard to children who climb over the railing.
August 1, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Tiffin 2007–2008 Steering recall
Hazard: OVER-TIGHTENED STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
August 1, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Starcraft 2004–2007 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
August 1, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Heartland 2005–2008 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
August 1, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Bison 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 1, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Frontier RV 2003–2007 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
August 1, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Frontier RV 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 1, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Dream Shak 2007–2008 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
August 1, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Rvsquared 2003–2007 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
August 1, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Super Vacuum 2003–2007 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
August 1, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
CMS 2005 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
August 1, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
S&p Conversions 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.
July 31, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Keystone 2008–2009 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: PULLING A VEHICLE AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE PROPER SIDE MARKER LIGHTING INCREASES THE RISK OF OTHER MOTORISTS NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE VEHICLE AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
July 31, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Safari Coach, Holiday Rambler, Harney Coach 2000–2007 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
July 31, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Nissan 2008 Suspension recall
Hazard: IF THE BOLT WERE TO COME OUT, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
July 31, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Gulf Stream 2007–2008 Steering recall
Hazard: SHOULD THESE BOLTS FRACTURE, THE RESULTING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE A CRASH.