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 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (40), NHTSA (10), 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.
Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Dowling Magnets, of Sonoma, Calif.
Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard
Fitness Associates Incorporated (F.A.I.), under license from Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. Note: F.A.I. is no longer in business.
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER 2001-2006: STEERING:COLUMN
DODGE,FREIGHTLINER
Champion's Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard
Carl Walther GmbH, Sportwaffen, of Germany
Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
TTI Floor Care North America, of Glenwillow, Ohio
MACK 2009: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MACK
Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard
Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.
It's MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
Sleep Innovations Recalls Pillows Sold Exclusively at Costco; Metal Fragments Pose Abrasion Hazard
All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard
American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
Studio RTA Recalls TV Stands Due to TV Tip-over Hazard
King Pao Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Guangdong, China
SunL Group Inc. Recalls Youth ATVs Due To Safety Defects
SunL Group Inc., of Irving, Texas
Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.
CHEVROLET,GMC 2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
CHEVROLET,GMC
KENWORTH 2009: SUSPENSION
KENWORTH
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard
American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga.
CHEVROLET,GMC 2008: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHEVROLET,GMC
NISSAN 2007-2008: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
NISSAN
Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Parragon Inc., New York, New York
Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco After the Death of a 22-Month-Old Child
Black Cat® Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Injury Hazard
Black Cat Fireworks, of Prairie Village, Kan.
Children's Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Bead Bazaar USA Inc., of Rockville, Md.
Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Shock Hazard
Fireworks Over America, of Springfield, Mo.
Outdoor Canopies Sold Exclusively at BJ's Wholesale Club Recalled by Wanda Technology Due to Fire Hazard
FORD,LINCOLN 2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FORD,LINCOLN
Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard
Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis.
Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.), of San Jose, Calif.
RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2008: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
CHRYSLER,DODGE
Infant Garments Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Due to Choking Hazard
Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect
Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz.
BMW 2008: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BMW
Children's Jackets and Hoodies with Drawstrings Recalled by Coolibar Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
E-Z-GO Recalls RXV Golf Cars Due to Fall Hazard
E-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. (a Textron Company)
Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard
INFINITI,NISSAN 2005-2006: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFINITI,NISSAN
ATVs Recalled By Kawasaki Due to Loss of Speed Control
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control
Stanley Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Entrapment Hazard
Stanley Furniture Company Inc., of Stanleytown, Va.
Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire
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.