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 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 39 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (39), NHTSA (11), 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.
OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
LAND ROVER 2003-2005: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
LAND ROVER
Hockey Helmets Recalled by Reebok-CCM Due to Head and Neck Injury Hazard
Reebok-CCM Hockey U.S. Inc., of Montpelier, Vt.
CHEVROLET 2009: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CHEVROLET
Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard
Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Recalled by DuPont Due to Leaking Cap; Poses Risk of Severe Skin Irritation
DuPont, of Wilmington, Del.
JCPenney Recalls Arizona® Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard
INTERNATIONAL 2009: SUSPENSION:FRONT
INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL 2009-2010: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
INTERNATIONAL
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC 2009: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC
JAGUAR 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
JAGUAR
Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores
Candela Group, of New York, N.Y.
ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
ImagiPLAY, of Boulder, Colo.
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
Green Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt.
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard
Watts Water Technologies Inc., of North Andover, Mass.
Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
Brownie's Third Lung, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard
AA Portable Power Corp., of Richmond, Calif.
BMW 2008-2009: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
BMW
Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores
Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard
Lighted Showcases Recalled by Seventh Avenue Due to Fire Hazard
New Star Manufacturing Trading Share Ltd., of Hong Kong
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
ERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill.
DODGE 2006-2009: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DODGE
Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CADILLAC 2009: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CADILLAC
OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Sherwin-Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard
The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio
Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO Printers Due to Burn Hazard
DYMO, of Stamford, Conn.
Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard
Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Sony Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan
Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Due To Choking Hazards
Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly
Cybex International Inc., of Medway, Mass.
Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for Lead Hazard
Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard
Battery-Biz Inc., of Camarillo, Calif.
Serta International Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
Serta International Mattress Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
CHEVROLET,FORD 2006-2008: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET,FORD
CHEVROLET,FORD 2006-2008: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET,FORD
Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard
LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC, of Wauwatosa, Wis.
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Shimano Components SDN, of Johor, Malaysia
YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children
Fiesta Recalls to Inspect and Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Keesung Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of China
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.