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 10 critical, 40 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 40 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 34 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (34), NHTSA (16), 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.
Greenheck Fan Recalls Indirect Gas Fired Furnaces Due to Risk of Fire
Greenheck Fan Corp., of Schofield, Wis.
Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.
Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.
Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard
PORSCHE 2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PORSCHE
Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled by Dumar International USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass.
Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard
Fast Forward LLC, of New York, N.Y.
BENTLEY 2006: AIR BAGS
BENTLEY
Bassettbaby Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard
Mission City Press Recalls Girl's Bracelet Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Mission City Press, of Franklin, Tenn.
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Due to Strangulation Hazard
Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass.
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
INFINITI,NISSAN 2008-2009: AIR BAGS
INFINITI,NISSAN
General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Netshops Recalls Children's Table and Chair Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Netshops, of Omaha, Neb.
Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Trek Recalls Girls' Bicycles Due To Frame Failure
West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2008-2009: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
AUDI 2008: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
AUDI
HYUNDAI 2007-2008: TRAILER HITCHES
HYUNDAI
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Seventy Two Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores
Seventy Two Inc., of La Puente, Calif.
Children's Sketchbooks Recalled by eeBoo Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
eeBoo Corp., of New York, N.Y.
JEEP 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JEEP
Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard
Zhongshan Foods, of China
FORD,LINCOLN 2007-2008: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FORD,LINCOLN
FORD,LINCOLN 2006-2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
FORD,LINCOLN
LAND ROVER 2008: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
LAND ROVER
ACURA,HONDA 2003-2008: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
ACURA,HONDA
FORD 2000-2003: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
FORD
Baby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Due to Choking Hazard
Angel Ortiz and Fracionamiento Lomas De Taxco S/N, of Mexico
Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires
Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard
Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y.
Kids II Inc. Recalls Crib Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
RR Donnelley Recalls Classroom Reading and Math Aids Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
SRA, of Columbus, Ohio
CHEVROLET 2006-2008: AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET
Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
FREIGHTLINER 2008: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
FREIGHTLINER
NISSAN 2008: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NISSAN
Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks Due to Electrocution Hazard
Brian Smith, dba Serene Float Tanks, of Lakewood, Calif.
RR Donnelley Recalls Educational Assessment Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Pearson Learning Group, of Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
First Learning Company Ltd., of Hong Kong
Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
OKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, Calif.
Nordstrom Recalls Taper and Votive Candles Due To Fire Hazard
MITSUBISHI 2006-2007: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
MITSUBISHI
Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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.