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Product Recalls in 2008

1,172 recalls announced in 2008.

January 10, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Fleetwood 2008 Electrical System recall
Hazard: OVERHEATING OF THE INVERTER MAY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE.
January 10, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Triple E RV 2004–2008 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 10, 2008OtherCPSC
Kash N' Gold Recalls Tinker Bell Novelty Lamps Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The surface paint on the lamps contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
January 10, 2008OtherCPSC
A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
January 10, 2008Children's ProductsCPSC
Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child. Finally, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child's neck, which would present a strangulation hazard.
January 10, 2008Lighting & ElectricalCPSC
Torchiere Lamps Recalled By L G Sourcing Due to Fire Hazard; Lamps Sold Exclusively At Lowe's Stores
Hazard: A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
January 10, 2008OtherCPSC
Coin Banks Recalled by TJ Promotions Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
January 9, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
IC BUS 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 9, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
NEW Flyer 2006–2007 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: FAILURE OF THESE LINES, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
January 9, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Four Winds 2007–2008 Steering recall
Hazard: INCORRECTLY TORQUED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
January 9, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Gillig 2006–2007 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: FAILURE OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM DUE TO MOISTURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
January 9, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Prevost 2004–2008 Equipment recall
Hazard: THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO NOT OPERATE OR CAUSE IMPROPER SHIFTING, AS FORWARD GEAR CAN BE ENGAGED FROM NEUTRAL ONLY, IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOPPED, AND IF THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEEN DEPRESSED. IF THE MALFUNCTION OCCURS WHILE 'R' (REVERSE) IS BEING SELECTED, THE SHIFTER MAY POSSIBLY CHANGE TO 'D' (DRIVE), INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
January 9, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Mercedes Benz 2006–2008 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED AFTER FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
January 9, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Western 2007 Equipment recall
Hazard: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
January 9, 2008Bikes & Recreational VehiclesCPSC
ATVs Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Loss of Speed Control
Hazard: Water can enter the throttle position sensor and freeze, causing permanent damage if the rider forces the throttle lever. This could cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
January 9, 2008OtherCPSC
Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Hazard: The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
January 8, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Nabi 2006 Structure recall
Hazard: IF THE CASTING FRACTURES, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
January 8, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Peterbilt, Kenworth 2008 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: THE DIAMETER OF THE HOSE AFFECTS THE FITTINGS WHICH MAY ALLOW AIR TO LEAK FROM THE BRAKES AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
January 8, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Vcan, Outlaw Equipment recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF ONE OF THESE HELMETS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
January 8, 2008Bikes & Recreational VehiclesCPSC
Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard
Hazard: The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
January 8, 2008Bikes & Recreational VehiclesCPSC
Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
Hazard: The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
January 7, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Gmc, Chevrolet, Ilis Activation KIT 2005–2008 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: SHOULD THE DIODE FAIL, IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE WHEELCHAIR DEPLOYED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO ANYONE USING THE LIFT.
January 7, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Dana Power Train recall
Hazard: THE EXCESSIVE HARDNESS CAN POTENTIALLY RESULT IN THE THREADED END OF THE PINION BREAKING OFF. THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN DRIVESHAFT DISCONNECTING FROM THE AXLE, WHICH WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
January 4, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Safari Coach 2007–2008 Structure recall
Hazard: IF THE SCREWS CONTINUE TO RUB THE INNER REAR DUAL TIRE, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THERE COULD EVENTUALLY BE A TIRE FAILURE. A TIRE BLOW OUT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. IN ADDITION, IF THE VEHICLE IS RUN ON A FLAT TIRE, THIS COULD LEAD TO A POTENTIAL FIRE IN THE WHEEL WELL AREA.
January 3, 2008TiresNHTSA
FTS Tires recall
Hazard: THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED A DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSEQUENCE AS IT RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
January 3, 2008TiresNHTSA
FTS Tires recall
Hazard: THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED A DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSEQUENCE AS IT RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
January 3, 2008Lighting & ElectricalCPSC
Bathroom Medicine Cabinets Sold at Lowe's and The Home Depot Retail Outlets Recalled by RSI Home Products Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The medicine cabinet's mirrors can separate and break, posing a laceration hazard.
January 3, 2008ToysCPSC
Toy Wagons Recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on the wagon bucket contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
January 2, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Trimark Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FORCE COULD CAUSE THE ROTOR TO CRACK AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT HAVE PRIMARY OR SECONDARY CLOSING SECURITY WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO INJURY OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
January 2, 2008Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Ultra Wheels recall
Hazard: CRACKED SPOKES COULD CAUSE EVENTUAL SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE RIM POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.