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Product Recalls in 2008

1,172 recalls announced in 2008.

May 20, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Kawasaki 2009 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Hazard: THIS CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
May 20, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Winnebago, Itasca 2006–2008 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: THIS COULD HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
May 20, 2008AppliancesCPSC
Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers.
May 20, 2008Electronics & BatteriesCPSC
Cricket EZ Cell Phones Recalled; Audio Problem Interferes with Emergency 911 Calls
Hazard: A software problem with the cell phones causes audio problems with 911 calls. When a call is connected to 911, the operator may not hear the caller or the caller may not hear the 911 operator.
May 20, 2008OtherCPSC
Douglas Co. Recalls Children's Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The blanket's satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard.
May 20, 2008Lighting & ElectricalCPSC
The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
May 20, 2008Sports & RecreationCPSC
K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The cable that links the toe strap to the binding could break, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
May 20, 2008ToysCPSC
Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Recalls Little Rider Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
May 19, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Itasca, Winnebago 2007–2008 Steering recall
Hazard: INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
May 19, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Champion 2007–2008 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: IF THIS OCCURS, THE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID MAY NOT ENGAGE. IF THIS LOCK DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO MOVE WHILE THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT IS DEPLOYED WHICH MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
May 19, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Itasca, Winnebago 2005–2009 Steering recall
Hazard: SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
May 19, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Autostart Equipment recall
Hazard: IF AN AFFECTED UNIT IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND THE TRANSMISSION IS LEFT IN GEAR WITH THE HANDBRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE COULD LUNGE FORWARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, UNINTENDED STARTING OF THE VEHICLE ENGINE IN A CONFINED SPACE COULD LEAD TO EXHAUST BUILD UP AND POSE A RISK OF CO ASPHYXIATION.
May 16, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Mitsubishi Fuso 1999–2004 Power Train recall
Hazard: THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.
May 16, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Kawasaki 2006–2007 Structure recall
Hazard: FAILURE OF THE FRAME COULD RESULT IN THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE COLLAPSING CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
May 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Mitsubishi Fuso 1999–2004 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART. THE TRANSMISSION COULD DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE DRIVE TRAIN.
May 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Keystone 2008–2009 Equipment recall
Hazard: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PART IS TO SPECIFY THE CONTENT AND LOCATION OF, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR, THE CERTIFICATION LABEL TO BE AFFIXED TO MOTOR VEHICLES TO ADDRESS CERTIFICATION-RELATED DUTIES AND LIABILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER WITH INFORMATION TO ASSIST HIM OR HER IN DETERMINING WHICH OF THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS ARE APPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE.
May 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 1994–2002 Power Train recall
Hazard: THE FLANGE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL AND THEN COMPLETELY BECOME LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
May 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Keystone 2009 Equipment recall
Hazard: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PART IS TO SPECIFY THE CONTENT AND LOCATION OF, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR, THE CERTIFICATION LABEL TO BE AFFIXED TO MOTOR VEHICLES TO ADDRESS CERTIFICATION-RELATED DUTIES AND LIABILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER WITH INFORMATION TO ASSIST HIM OR HER IN DETERMINING WHICH OF THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS ARE APPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE.
May 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Bentley 2004–2008 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
May 15, 2008Clothing & AccessoriesCPSC
Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Hazard: The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.
May 15, 2008Tools & HardwareCPSC
Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
May 15, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
May 15, 2008Fire & SafetyCPSC
Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction
Hazard: The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death.
May 15, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
May 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Winnebago, Itasca 2008–2009 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BECOMING IMMEDIATELY INOPERABLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
May 14, 2008OtherCPSC
Air Pistols That Can Fire Unexpectedly Are Recalled by Umarex USA
Hazard: The air pistols can accidentally discharge, posing a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and pointed at the user or another person when it discharges.
May 12, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Vermeer 2006–2008 Trailer Hitches recall
Hazard: SEPARATION FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
May 12, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Ferrari 2005–2007 Power Train recall
Hazard: THIS CLUTCH SENSOR MALFUNCTION MAY RENDER THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE AND, POSSIBLY, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
May 12, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Forest River 2006–2007 Steering recall
Hazard: SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
May 12, 2008Clothing & AccessoriesCPSC
Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.