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Product Recalls in 2008

1,172 recalls announced in 2008.

January 25, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Actibrake Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: TRAILER BRAKES ARE NOT OPERATIVE WITH AN INCAPACITATED BRAKE ACTUATOR. THIS SITUATION COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
January 24, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Volvo 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: IF THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT REGENERATION HAS BEEN STOPPED WHEN IT HAS NOT, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
January 24, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Goshen 2005–2006 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
January 24, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Newmar 1994–2003 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Hazard: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
January 24, 2008OtherCPSC
Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks Due to Electrocution Hazard
Hazard: Electrical components in the float tank are not grounded, which can prevent the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) from tripping when needed, posing an electrocution hazard to consumers.
January 24, 2008OtherCPSC
RR Donnelley Recalls Educational Assessment Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on the green wooden blocks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
January 24, 2008ToysCPSC
Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
January 23, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Autocar 2007–2008 Steering recall
Hazard: THE ADDITIONAL LENGTH IN THE STEERING SHAFT RESULTS IN THE NEED FOR INCREASED STEERING EFFORT ON THE PART OF THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER. THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE PREPARED FOR SUCH NEED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN UNPREDICTABLE REACTION BY THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
January 23, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Hyundai Equipment recall
Hazard: WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH BOLT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.
January 23, 2008OtherCPSC
Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Hazard: Small magnets inside the building pieces can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
January 23, 2008ToysCPSC
Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
January 22, 2008Lighting & ElectricalCPSC
Nordstrom Recalls Taper and Votive Candles Due To Fire Hazard
Hazard: The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
January 20, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Glaval 2006–2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
January 18, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Mitsubishi 2006–2007 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: BREAKAGE OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET IN A SEVERE CRASH COULD ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
January 17, 2008ToysCPSC
Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
January 17, 2008Lighting & ElectricalCPSC
Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
January 17, 2008Personal CareCPSC
The Wick & Petal Co. Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.
January 17, 2008AppliancesCPSC
Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard
Hazard: A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a risk of injury to young children.
January 16, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
NEW Horizons 2007 Equipment recall
Hazard: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
January 16, 2008OtherCPSC
Inversion Therapy Tables Recalled by Stamina Products Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: A weld in the center of the inversion table can fail when the table is in an inverted position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
January 16, 2008OtherCPSC
Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
January 16, 2008OtherCPSC
John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard
Hazard: The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.
January 16, 2008OtherCPSC
Photo Frames Recalled by The Gift Wrap Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on the photo frames contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
January 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Pierce 2007 Steering recall
Hazard: THIS CONDITION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO STALL AND RESTRICT THE STEERING TURNING ANGLE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
January 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Coachmen 2007–2008 Steering recall
Hazard: THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
January 15, 2008ToysCPSC
Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
January 14, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Collins 2005–2006 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
January 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Damon 2004–2005 Steering recall
Hazard: THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
January 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Newmar 2004–2005 Steering recall
Hazard: THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
January 10, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Alfa 2003–2008 Steering recall
Hazard: THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.