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 15 critical, 35 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 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.
KENWORTH 2007: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
KENWORTH
Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers
Beco Baby Carrier Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif.
Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
MACK 2009: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
MACK
KENWORTH 2007: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
KENWORTH
HSN Recalls Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
HSN LP, of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Push Toys Recalled by Santa's Toy Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CHEVROLET,GMC 2006: SEAT BELTS
CHEVROLET,GMC
Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China
CHRYSLER,DODGE,FORD,MERCURY,PLYMOUTH 2000-2005: SUSPENSION
CHRYSLER,DODGE,FORD,MERCURY,PLYMOUTH
BMW 2008: SUSPENSION:REAR
BMW
HONDA 2003: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
HONDA
FORD,LINCOLN 2008: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
FORD,LINCOLN
FORD 2008: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
FORD
FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas
PONTIAC 2003-2004: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
PONTIAC
HYUNDAI 2006-2008: AIR BAGS
HYUNDAI
Fire Alarm Control Panel Recalled By Gamewell FCI Due to Alert Failure
Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.
OKK Trading Recalls Toy Robots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
FREIGHTLINER 2008: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
FREIGHTLINER
American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Children's Board Book Sets Recalled By Dalmatian Press Due to Choking Hazard
Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int'l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
AUDI 2001-2005: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
AUDI
Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards
A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.
Children's 'Main Street Drag' Sunglasses Recalled by StyleMark Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard
Goodman Manufacturing Co. L.P., of Houston, Texas
Imaginarium Activity Centers Sold at Toys "R" Us Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
Taizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (Multi-Sided Activity Centers), of Shanghai, China
Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
FREIGHTLINER 2006-2007: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER
Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard
Cabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.), of Newburyport, Mass.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
Brents-Riordan Inc. LLC, of Shreveport, La.
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2007-2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CHRYSLER,DODGE
Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard
Gecko Alliance of Quebec, Canada
Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y.
Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, of China
Plush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek Toys Due to Fall Hazard
Tek Nek Toys Int'l L.P., of Southlake, Texas
FORD 2005-2008: EQUIPMENT
FORD
Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
INTERNATIONAL 2008: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
INTERNATIONAL
HONDA 2007-2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
HONDA
MITSUBISHI 2004-2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
MITSUBISHI
Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard
Plan Toy Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
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.