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Product Recalls in 2008

1,172 recalls announced in 2008.

July 16, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Pacific Coachworks 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 16, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
HME 2008 Power Train recall
Hazard: IF ONE OF THE WHEEL STUDS BROKE AND LEFT IN THIS CONDITION, THE REMAINING WHEEL STUDS MAY ALSO FRACTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
July 16, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Autocar 2008 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE IMPACT, FAILURE TO INSTALL THE TETHER STRAP MAY CAUSE THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT TO DEFORM AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING LOCATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FATAL INJURY.
July 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Double Duty 1999 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
July 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2006 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: INJURY COULD OCCUR TO THE LIFT USER.
July 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Fleetwood 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.
July 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Rexhall 2005 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
July 15, 2008Electronics & BatteriesCPSC
Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
July 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Trails West 2005 Equipment recall
Hazard: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
July 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Foretravel 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 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Rexhall 2005 Equipment recall
Hazard: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
July 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Gmc, Chevrolet 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: IF THE FRAME RAIL IS WIDER THAN SPECIFICATION, OVER TIME IT MAY CONTACT THE FUEL TANK HOUSING, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
July 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2009 Suspension recall
Hazard: THE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY ALLOW THE AXLE U-BOLT TO LOOSEN IF UNDETECTED, COULD IMPACT LONG TERM SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
July 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Winnebago, Itasca 2008–2009 Equipment recall
Hazard: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS AND TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAN RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND VEHICLE INSTABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
July 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Four Winds 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.
July 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Gmc, Chevrolet 2008 Power Train recall
Hazard: THE VEHICLE MAY BE STRANDED ON OR NEAR A HIGHWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
July 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2004–2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: IMPROPER ROUTING OR RETENTION OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES MAY RESULT IN BRAKE HOSES CHAFFING AGAINST THE BUS BODY AND/OR CHASSIS COMPONENTS WHICH COULD CAUSE A LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
July 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Nissan 2007–2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: IF THE WARNING LAMP IS IGNORED, ONE OF THE BRAKE CIRCUITS ON THE VEHICLE MAY NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
July 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Triumph 2008 Steering recall
Hazard: IF THE HANDLEBARS CLIP, LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE COULD RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
July 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Wicked Woman 2004 Structure recall
Hazard: FRAME SEPARATION AT THE NECK DOWN-TUBE OR BACK-BONE COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOOSE STEERING CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
July 11, 2008Outdoor & GardenCPSC
Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard
Hazard: An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade. Some converted above-ground to underground tanks can have an increased susceptibility to odor fade, causing consumers to be unable to detect the odor of propane in the event of a gas leak. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers, if there is a leak in the propane gas system.
July 11, 2008Bikes & Recreational VehiclesCPSC
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders
Hazard: Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high speed, causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or bystanders.
July 10, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2008–2009 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: A CRACK IN THIS PLUG CAN RESULT IN A HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SPRAY OR LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
July 10, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Kzrv 2008 Suspension recall
Hazard: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE UNIT EXHIBITING UNUSUAL BODY LEAN, POOR HANDLING WHILE BEING TOWED, EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, AND/OR FAILURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
July 10, 2008Clothing & AccessoriesCPSC
Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: The lobster claw clasp on the bracelet contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
July 10, 2008Outdoor & GardenCPSC
Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
July 10, 2008Clothing & AccessoriesCPSC
Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
July 10, 2008Clothing & AccessoriesCPSC
Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
July 9, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Aprilia 2005–2007 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: A DROP IN, OR LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
July 9, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Moto Guzzi 2007–2008 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE IS CUT OFF AND AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE STALLS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.