2008 Recalls
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2008 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 601 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2008. That represents about 0.59% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 1.6 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA 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 13 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 16 critical, 34 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 36 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 31 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (31), NHTSA (19), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Children's 'Main Street Drag' Sunglasses Recalled by StyleMark Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard
Goodman Manufacturing Co. L.P., of Houston, Texas
Imaginarium Activity Centers Sold at Toys "R" Us Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
Taizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (Multi-Sided Activity Centers), of Shanghai, China
Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
FREIGHTLINER 2006-2007: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER
Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard
Cabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.), of Newburyport, Mass.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
Brents-Riordan Inc. LLC, of Shreveport, La.
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2007-2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CHRYSLER,DODGE
Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard
Gecko Alliance of Quebec, Canada
Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
TOYOTA 2007: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
TOYOTA
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y.
Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, of China
Plush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek Toys Due to Fall Hazard
Tek Nek Toys Int'l L.P., of Southlake, Texas
FORD 2005-2008: EQUIPMENT
FORD
Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
INTERNATIONAL 2008: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
INTERNATIONAL
HONDA 2007-2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
HONDA
MITSUBISHI 2004-2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
MITSUBISHI
Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard
Plan Toy Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.
FREIGHTLINER,STERLING 2002-2008: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER,STERLING
SUBARU 2002-2003: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
SUBARU
Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Easter Egg Containers and Spinning Egg Tops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2008-2009: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively by QVC
Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers
Pegtom, of Hong Ding, China
Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard
WarmlyYours, of Long Grove, Ill.
Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Galison/Mudpuppy, of New York, N.Y.
MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J.
MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J.
Battat Recalls Additional Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Toy Sundae Sets Sold at Target Recalled by Battat Inc. Due to Choking Hazard
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards
Ensto Control Oy, of Finland
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Toy Airplanes, Cars, and Motorcycles Recalled by S.U. Wholesale Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
BUICK,PONTIAC 2000-2003: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BUICK,PONTIAC
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores
Ellaroo Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Ellaroo LLC, of McKinney, Texas
FREIGHTLINER,STERLING,WESTERN STAR 2005-2007: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
FREIGHTLINER,STERLING,WESTERN STAR
BMW 2007: SUSPENSION:REAR
BMW
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER 2007-2008: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER 2007-2008: STRUCTURE
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER
CADILLAC 2008: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CADILLAC
BMW 2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BMW
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2007-2009: TRAILER HITCHES
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
HYUNDAI 2006-2008: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HYUNDAI
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
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 - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2008
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2008 across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.