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Product Recalls in 2008

1,172 recalls announced in 2008.

April 17, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 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 16, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Gillig 2007 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.
April 16, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Scotty 1997–2001 Equipment recall
Hazard: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 16, 2008Electronics & BatteriesCPSC
HSN Recalls Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Hazard: The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consumers.
April 16, 2008ToysCPSC
Push Toys Recalled by Santa's Toy Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on the glove, shirt, and pants of rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
April 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Chevrolet, GMC 2006 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
April 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Sprinter 2003–2006 Equipment recall
Hazard: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 15, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Dometic Equipment recall
Hazard: THE RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 14, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler 1984–2005 Suspension recall
Hazard: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
April 14, 2008Electronics & BatteriesCPSC
Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
April 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
NEW Horizons 1997–2003 Equipment recall
Hazard: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Vectrix 2007 Electrical System recall
Hazard: IF LOOSE, THE BATTERY CAN OVERHEAT. OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY PACKS AND POSSIBLY THE BIKE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
April 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
BMW 2008 Suspension recall
Hazard: IN CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, SUCH AS FAST LANE CHANGES AT HIGH SPEED, THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE AN 'OVER-STEER' BEHAVIOR AFFECTING VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
April 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Honda 2003 Visibility recall
Hazard: IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILS, IT WILL CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
April 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Kidron 2003–2008 Suspension recall
Hazard: CRACKS OVER TIME WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE PINTLE HOOK BOX ATTACHMENT BECOMES UNSAFE FOR DOUBLES OPERATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
April 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
UM 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: THIS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE STALLING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Ford, Lincoln 2008 Tires recall
Hazard: THE TPMS INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A TIRE PRESSURE IS IS 25% BELOW THE 40 PSI VALUE STATED ON THE TIRE PLACARD LABEL OCCURS.
April 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Ford 2008 Power Train recall
Hazard: CRACKS IN THE SLIP YOKE WOULD PROGRESS OVER TIME AND THE SLIP YOKE COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN ALLOWING THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
April 10, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Fleetwood 2008–2009 Structure recall
Hazard: INSUFFICIENT STRUCTURAL MATERIAL STRENGTH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES AND VEHICLE AND/OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.
April 10, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2006–2008 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
April 10, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Toyota, Pontiac 2003–2004 Visibility recall
Hazard: THE DOOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR, BIND AND SHATTER DURING OPERATION OF THE POWER WINDOWS, CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY.
April 10, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Hyundai 2006–2008 Air Bags recall
Hazard: MISCLASSIFICATION OF A SMALL STATURE ADULT AS A CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY CAUSE THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG TO NOT INFLATE IN AN ACCIDENT THAT MERITS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.
April 10, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Saf-holland 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.
April 10, 2008OtherCPSC
Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
April 10, 2008OtherCPSC
FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
April 9, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Saab 2002–2008 Seats recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
April 9, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star 2008 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.
April 9, 2008OtherCPSC
Fire Alarm Control Panel Recalled By Gamewell FCI Due to Alert Failure
Hazard: The sounder on the panel's main circuit board can fail to alert when there is a malfunction.
April 9, 2008ToysCPSC
OKK Trading Recalls Toy Robots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
April 8, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Kawasaki 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: IF ENOUGH OIL LEAKS FROM THE ENGINE, IT COULD DRIP OR SPRAY ONTO THE REAR TIRE. THIS CAN CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.