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 16 critical, 34 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 36 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC,HUMMER 2006-2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC,HUMMER
Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard
Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Impact Hazard
Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.
Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard
KENWORTH 2009: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
KENWORTH
HYUNDAI 2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
HYUNDAI
FORD 2008-2009: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD
Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, of Guangzhou, China
Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Gardner Bender, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
Venmar CES Inc., of Saskatoon, Canada
Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
MAZDA 2007-2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
MAZDA
BUICK,GMC 2007-2008: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
BUICK,GMC
AUDI 2000-2003: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDI
JAGUAR 2009: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
JAGUAR
Rossignol Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Strap Failure
Rossignol Ski Co., of Park City, Utah
Children's Board Skirts Recalled By Chelsea & Scott Ltd. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Chelsea & Scott Ltd., of Lake Bluff, Ill.
Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency
Cooper Lighting Inc., of Peachtree City, Ga.
CHEVROLET,DODGE,FORD,HONDA,MINI,OLDSMOBILE 2000-2008: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CHEVROLET,DODGE,FORD,HONDA,MINI,OLDSMOBILE
DODGE 2001-2007: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DODGE
Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores
Lucas Innovation Inc., of China
Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pans™ Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard
Kids with Character LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Due to Strangulation Hazard
Raw Blue Sportswear, of Moonachie, NJ
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
Request Jeans, of New York, N.Y.
Baby Appleseed Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall
Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif.
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Mother Hubbard's Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
Mother Hubbard's Cupboards, of Toronto, Canada
BMW 2004-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BMW
NISSAN 2008: SUSPENSION
NISSAN
INTERNATIONAL 2004: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INTERNATIONAL
New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard
New England Ropes, of Fall River, Mass.
Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Due To Choking and Strangulation Hazards
Earthentree of Kirkland, Wash.
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER 2008: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER
HONDA 2008: SUSPENSION:REAR
HONDA
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER 2008: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER
CHEVROLET,DODGE,FORD,GMC 2006-2008: TRAILER HITCHES
CHEVROLET,DODGE,FORD,GMC
CHEVROLET,GMC 2008: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
CHEVROLET,GMC
Children's Stuffed Toys Recalled By Daiso Due to Choking Hazard
BMW 2007: STEERING
BMW
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.