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 37 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 36 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (36), NHTSA (14), 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.
Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall SmartSpace Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
TV Stands Recalled By Studio RTA Due to TV Tip-over Hazard
King Pao Enterprise Co. Ltd., of China
KENWORTH 2004-2009: SUSPENSION
KENWORTH
Euro-Pro and QVC Recall Deep Fryers Due to Burn Hazard
Euro-Pro Operating LLC, of Newton, Mass.
Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency
Gotham Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.
Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2006-2009: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
Wood Abacus Recalled by LTD Commodities LLC Due to Choking Hazard
Taizhou Orient Toys Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
CHEVROLET,FORD 2005-2007: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET,FORD
CHEVROLET,FORD 2005-2007: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET,FORD
KENWORTH 2008-2009: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH
Safety Alert: Petzl America Warns of Burn Hazard from Headlamps; Product Should Only Be Used with Non-Rechargeable Batteries
Petzl S.A., of Crolles, France
FORD 2003-2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England
Hanashop Recalls Counterfeit Power Cords Due to Fire and Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively on eBay
DCI LLC, d/b/a Hanashop, of Olive Branch, Miss.
Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers
Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations)
Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard
Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child
Regent Sports Corporation, of Hauppauge, N.Y.
NISSAN 2009: WHEELS
NISSAN
PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
PB Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa.
Rugs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Recalled by JLA Home Due to Fire Hazard
KIA 2008-2009: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
KIA
Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard
Aqua Lung USA, of Vista, Calif.
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
DODGE 2008-2009: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
DODGE
HUMMER 2003: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
HUMMER
JEEP 2008: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
JEEP
MITSUBISHI 2005-2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
MITSUBISHI
Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Sony Electronics Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Bicycles with Deda Forza Handlebar Stems Recalled by Deda Elementi Due to Crash Hazard
Deda Elementi S.r.l., of Italy
Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Great Star Industry Co., of China
Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Optave Inc., of Alpena, Mich.
Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard
Wolf Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Worldwise Inc. Recalls Retractable Dog Leashes; Metal Clasp Can Break and Cause Facial and Body Injuries to Dog Owners
CHEVROLET 2006-2008: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
CHEVROLET
HYUNDAI 2007-2008: TRAILER HITCHES
HYUNDAI
Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif.
Rapid Reel Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode Posing an Injury Hazard
Baby Hammocks Recalled by FlagHouse Inc. Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
FlagHouse Inc., of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.
Bonne Bell Recalls Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Due to Strangulation Hazard
Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Greenway Home Products, of Northwood, Ohio
GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard
GIA Instruments, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard
Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard
Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa.
Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard
Habermaass Corp. Inc., of Skaneateles, N.Y.
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.