2008 Recalls
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2008 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 572 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2008. That represents about 0.68% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 1.6 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 12 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2008.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 9 critical, 41 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 23 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward NHTSA (27), CPSC (23), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ — an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.
Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2008 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number — always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard
The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa.
Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers
The Taunton Press, of Newtown, Conn.
Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Notifier Due to Alert Failure
Notifier, of Northford, Conn.
HYUNDAI 2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
HYUNDAI
BMW 2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BMW
NISSAN 2005-2009: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NISSAN
Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
Atomic Skis GmbH, of Austria
Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Foursquare Outerwear, of Irvine, Calif.
Gardener's Supply Company Recalls Candle-Powered Carousels Due to Fire Hazard
Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard
Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Suspension Forks Due to Crash Hazard
Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KH, of Germany
Munire Recalls "Newport Rubbed Black" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Munire Furniture Inc, of Piscataway, N.J.
Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Okamura Corp., of Japan
Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y.
FORD 2005: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
MACK 2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
MACK
DODGE 2007: PARKING BRAKE
DODGE
MITSUBISHI 2007-2008: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
MITSUBISHI
Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively in Hawaii Recalled by Aloha 808 Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Evenflo Recalls Majestic High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Evenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Fingerhut Recalls Chef's Mark Cookware Sets Due to Burn Hazard
FORD 2006-2008: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
FORD 2006-2008: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
FORD 2007: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
Grease Removers Recalled by Fantastic Distributors Due to Chemical Burn Hazard
Regal Lager Recall to Replace Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
FREIGHTLINER 2004-2006: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FREIGHTLINER
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
FREIGHTLINER 2009: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
FREIGHTLINER
DODGE 2007: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
DODGE
DODGE 2007: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
DODGE
MINI 2007-2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MINI
Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard
Tyler Refrigeration, of Niles, Mich.
Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard
Wolf Steel USA, of Crittenden, Ky.
The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
FORD 2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
FORD 2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
DODGE 2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
DODGE
DODGE 2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
DODGE
CHEVROLET 2001: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET 2001: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET
GMC 2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GMC
GMC 2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GMC
FORD 2005: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2009: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
CHRYSLER,DODGE
DODGE 2007-2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DODGE
Meijer Inc. Recalls Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets Due to Choking Hazard
Aquarius Ltd., of St. Louis, Missouri
FORD 2005: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
Doll Clothing Sets Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Manhattan Group, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
Data Sources
- Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2008
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.