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Product Recalls in 2008

1,172 recalls announced in 2008.

April 29, 2008OtherCPSC
Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
April 28, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Volvo 2008 Structure recall
Hazard: WHEN CARRYING ROOF CARGO, THE RAILS MAY COME LOOSE DURING HEAVY BRAKING AND/OR SUDDEN STOPS INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
April 28, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Coachmen 2005–2007 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.
April 28, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Coachmen 2007–2008 Steering recall
Hazard: INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
April 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Ford 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2007 Trailer Hitches recall
Hazard: IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, OTHER MOTORISTS MAY NOT BE WARNED OF THE TRACTOR/TRAILER MOVEMENTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
April 25, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Silver Eagle 2006–2008 Trailer Hitches recall
Hazard: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL MAY FAIL TO LATCH WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER COULD DRIVE AWAY AND THE TRAILER COULD BECOME DISENGAGED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
April 25, 2008Outdoor & GardenCPSC
CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
April 24, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Four Winds 2008–2009 Equipment recall
Hazard: CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SLIDE-ROOM MAY RESULT IN A RUPTURE OF THIS PROPANE SUPPLY LINE POTENTIALLY CAUSING A GAS LEAK, FIR OR EXPLOSION RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
April 24, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Nissan 2008 Seats recall
Hazard: THIS MAY RESULT IN THE MANUAL SEAT PAWL NOT FULLY ENGAGING INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
April 24, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Champion 2005–2008 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
April 24, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Kenworth, Fifth Wheel 2007 Trailer Hitches recall
Hazard: THE FIFTH WHEEL MAY FAIL TO LATCH WITHOUT THE OPERATOR'S KNOWLEDGE, CAUSING THE TRACTOR AND TRAILER TO DISENGAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
April 24, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Hazard: The pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
April 24, 2008OtherCPSC
Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Hazard: Surface paint on the tables contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
April 24, 2008OtherCPSC
Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard
Hazard: Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
April 24, 2008OtherCPSC
Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock
Hazard: The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to consumers.
April 23, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Host Campers 2002–2005 Equipment recall
Hazard: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 23, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Sunray 2003–2004 Equipment recall
Hazard: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 23, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Aliner 2003 Equipment recall
Hazard: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 23, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Sport Trailer 1997–2002 Equipment recall
Hazard: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 23, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Yamaha 2005–2007 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: IF THE WATER REMAINS IN THE COUPLER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE TERMINALS CAN BECOME CORRODED, WHICH CAN PREVENT THE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING PROPERLY. IF THIS CORROSION AFFECTS FUEL PUMP OPERATION WHILE THE SCOOTER IS BEING RIDDEN, THERE COULD BE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
April 22, 2008TiresNHTSA
Del-nat Tires recall
Hazard: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
April 22, 2008Bikes & Recreational VehiclesCPSC
Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
Hazard: The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
April 22, 2008Bikes & Recreational VehiclesCPSC
Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
Hazard: The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
April 22, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers
Hazard: The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
April 18, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Toyota 2008 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: HOWEVER, FOR THE TWO THIRD ROW DSP'S ON THESE VEHICLES, THE ALR MODE DEACTIVATES BEFORE THE WEBBING IS FULLY RETRACTED, SO THAT IT WILL NOT LOCK WHEN CERTAIN REAR-FACING CRS'S THAT HAVE A SHORT SEAT BELT ROUTING PATH ARE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SEAT BELT WEBBING TO SPOOL OUT DURING NORMAL DRIVING MANEUVERS, WHICH COULD AFFECT THE STABILITY OF A CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLED AT THOSE SEATING POSITIONS. AS SUCH, THIS COULD DISCOURAGE THE USE OF A CHILD RESTRAINT AND IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
April 18, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Monaco Coach 2007 Electrical System recall
Hazard: WITH NO FUSE INSTALLED, A VEHICLE FIRE MAY RESULT FROM FAILURE OF THE INVERTER.
April 18, 2008ToysCPSC
Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
April 17, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2003–2005 Air Bags recall
Hazard: IN LOW-SEVERITY FRONTAL IMPACTS, THE FRONT AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY MORE FORCEFULLY THAN DESIGNED, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO OUT-OF-POSITION FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
April 17, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Mack 2009 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: IF THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BECOMES LODGED, IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY RESERVOIR FAILURE, AIR PRESSURE CAN LEAK PAST THE LODGED DOUBLE CHECK VALVE THEREBY DEPLETING THE SECONDARY RESERVOIR, CAUSING REDUCED ABILITY FOR MODULATING THE SERVICE EMERGENCY BRAKES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.