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 18 critical, 32 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 29 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (29), NHTSA (21), 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.
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 2003-2008: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER
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 2005-2007: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
FREIGHTLINER
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
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
All-Power America, of City of Industry, Calif.
QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions
QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
LEXUS 2000-2003: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
LEXUS
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Strangulation Hazard
Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif.
Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Sai lin Ke, of Beijing, China
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2005-2007: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
INTERNATIONAL 2008-2009: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
INTERNATIONAL
Munire Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
FORD 2008: SEATS
FORD
MITSUBISHI 2007-2008: SEATS
MITSUBISHI
ACURA 2004-2005: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ACURA
ACURA 2004-2008: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ACURA
INTERNATIONAL 2006-2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INTERNATIONAL
FREIGHTLINER 2006-2008: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
FREIGHTLINER
FORD 2005-2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FORD
Children's Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill.
Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif.
Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
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.