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Product Recalls in 2008

1,172 recalls announced in 2008.

June 5, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
International, Ic, IC BUS 2002–2009 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A FIRE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
June 5, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Holiday Rambler, Monaco Coach, Beaver Coach 1998–2003 Equipment recall
Hazard: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
June 5, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
General Coach 2000 Equipment recall
Hazard: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
June 5, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Damon 2007–2009 Equipment recall
Hazard: UNDER OR OVER-INFLATED TIRES CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SUDDEN BLOWOUT OR OTHER FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
June 5, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
BMW 2006–2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: IF FLUID LEVEL DROPS SIGNIFICANTLY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
June 5, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Ducati 2007–2008 Power Train recall
Hazard: IF THE SPROCKET WERE TO FAIL WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR THE CHAIN MAY BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE CHASSIS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
June 5, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
KIT Rv, Extreme RV 1997–2004 Equipment recall
Hazard: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
June 5, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Chevrolet, Isuzu, GMC 2006–2007 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
June 5, 2008ToysCPSC
eStyle Recalls Mini Chef Toy Kitchens Due to Choking and Tip-Over Hazards
Hazard: The four pegs supporting the oven shelf and four pegs supporting the refrigerator shelf can pull out of the wood, posing a choking hazard to children. The toy kitchen unit also can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury to children.
June 5, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Bassettbaby Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies "R" Us
Hazard: The space between the spindles on some cribs can fail to meet federal standards and can pose an entrapment hazard to infants.
June 5, 2008OtherCPSC
Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes
Hazard: The powder in the kit marked "plaster of paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product.
June 5, 2008Electronics & BatteriesCPSC
Polycom, Inc. Recalls Wireless Conference Phone Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard.
June 5, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Simmons Kids Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard
Hazard: Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the mattress and crib side rails, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.
June 4, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Foretravel 1998–2001 Equipment recall
Hazard: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
June 4, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Land Rover 2005–2006 Steering recall
Hazard: IF THE SRS WARNING LIGHT IS IGNORED AND A VEHICLE CRASH OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY TO COMMAND DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG OCCURS, THE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE INTENDED MANNER. THE CONDITION MAY RESULT IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF ONLY ONE STAGE OF THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG OR THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AT ALL INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE DRIVER.
June 4, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
BMW 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AND THE RIDER'S REACTIONS, COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
June 4, 2008Bikes & Recreational VehiclesCPSC
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
June 4, 2008OtherCPSC
QVC Recalls Tomato Planters Due to Collapse Hazard
Hazard: The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could cause the planter to fall and injure bystanders.
June 3, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Suzuki 2008 Electrical System recall
Hazard: THIS CAN RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF LIGHTING AND/OR STALLING OF THE ENGINE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
June 3, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Dodge 2009 Electrical System recall
Hazard: DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
June 3, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2007–2008 Fuel System, Other recall
Hazard: THE EDGE OF THE BRACKET MAY COMPROMISE THE FUEL LINE CAUSING AN INTERRUPTION IN FUEL FLOW, OR LOSS OF FUEL RESULTING IN COMPROMISED VEHICLE PERFORMANCE OR POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE.
June 3, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Toyota 2004–2006 Structure recall
Hazard: IF NOT REPAIRED, THE GAS STRUTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT IS OPEN EVENTUALLY, THE GAS STRUTS COULD DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT THE LIFTGATE WILL FALL ABOUT TEN INCHES AFTER IT REACHES THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, AT WHICH POINT THE POWER MOTOR WILL ENGAGE AND POWER THE LIFTGATE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INJURY TO A PERSON WHO IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT FALLS OR WHEN IT IS CLOSING.
June 3, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Jayco 1999–2001 Equipment recall
Hazard: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
June 3, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Fleetwood 1999–2007 Equipment recall
Hazard: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
June 3, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Children's Jewelry Recalled By Daiso Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: The jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
June 3, 2008OtherCPSC
Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: A missing nail connecting the back of the log chair to the seat can cause the back to separate from the seat while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
June 2, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Mercedes Benz 2006–2008 Trailer Hitches recall
Hazard: THIS MAY RESULT IN THE TRAILE RHITCH RECEIVER SEPARATING FROM THE ATTACHMENT BAR, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. THE TRAILER HITCH MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
June 2, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
BMW 2007–2008 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LEAK COULD DEVELOP IN THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
June 2, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
BMW 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE. IF THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN GEAR, ENGINE SEIZING COULD RESULT IN LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
June 2, 2008TiresNHTSA
Tech International Tires recall
Hazard: CONTINUING TO DRIVE ON UNDER-INFLATED TIRES COULD DAMAGE THE TIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.