Product Recalls in 2008

1,209 recalls issued this year

392

CPSC

37

FDA Food

0

FDA Drug

780

NHTSA

NHTSA Ongoing

FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON

September 15, 2008 GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. 88 units
NHTSA Ongoing

ALLOY WHEELS

September 15, 2008 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. 3,403 units
NHTSA Ongoing

FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR

September 12, 2008 SONAR AUTO PARTS CO., LTD. 590,386 units
NHTSA Ongoing

FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTORS

September 12, 2008 ANW GROUP, INC. 203,362 units
NHTSA Ongoing

CONNECTING ROD

September 11, 2008 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA 4,800 units
CPSC Ongoing

PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

September 11, 2008 PB Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa. About 1,200 units
CPSC Ongoing

Rugs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Recalled by JLA Home Due to Fire Hazard

September 11, 2008 About 2,900 units
NHTSA Ongoing

FUEL PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

September 11, 2008 KIA MOTORS CORPORATION 6,680 units
NHTSA Ongoing

ENGINE OIL SUPPLY PIPE

September 11, 2008 SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. 16,715 units
NHTSA Ongoing

FMVSS 120/INCORRECTLY STATED TIRE LOAD RANGE

September 11, 2008 JAYCO, INC. 28 units
CPSC Ongoing

Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

September 10, 2008 About 78,000 units
CPSC Ongoing

Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard

September 10, 2008 Aqua Lung USA, of Vista, Calif. About 6,000 units
NHTSA Ongoing

FMVSS 114/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION KEY REMOVAL

September 10, 2008 CHRYSLER LLC 6,636 units
NHTSA Ongoing

AFTERMARKET TOW HITCH SYSTEM/WIRING HARNESS/FIRE

September 10, 2008 HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY 3,387 units
NHTSA Ongoing

BRITTLE BOLTS/PHIL HOLDEN FASTENERS

September 10, 2008 TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD 372 units
NHTSA Ongoing

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

September 9, 2008 GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 13,358 units
NHTSA Ongoing

WINDSHIELD/REAR QUARTER GLASS

September 9, 2008 CHRYSLER LLC 494 units
NHTSA Ongoing

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

September 9, 2008 VINTAGE TRAILERS LTD 265 units
NHTSA Ongoing

FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP BRACKET

September 9, 2008 MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. 45,988 units
NHTSA Ongoing

FMVSS 113/PRIMARY HOOD LATCH SYSTEM

September 8, 2008 SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC 67 units
NHTSA Ongoing

ROOF AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR SEPARATION

September 8, 2008 GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. 146 units
NHTSA Ongoing

CRACKED FUEL PUMP OUTLET PLUG/CATERPILLAR

September 5, 2008 MONACO COACH CORPORATION 238 units
CPSC Ongoing

Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard

September 4, 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif. About 73,000 units
NHTSA Ongoing

TRANSVERSE LOAD AXLE

September 4, 2008 BCI (BUS & COACH INTERNATIONAL) 72 units
CPSC Ongoing

Worldwise Inc. Recalls Retractable Dog Leashes; Metal Clasp Can Break and Cause Facial and Body Injuries to Dog Owners

September 3, 2008 About 223,000 units
CPSC Ongoing

Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

September 3, 2008 About 57,000 units
CPSC Ongoing

Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard

September 3, 2008 Wolf Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis. About 24,000 units
CPSC Ongoing

Bicycles with Deda Forza Handlebar Stems Recalled by Deda Elementi Due to Crash Hazard

September 3, 2008 Deda Elementi S.r.l., of Italy About 400 units
CPSC Ongoing

Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

September 3, 2008 Optave Inc., of Alpena, Mich. About 250 units
CPSC Ongoing

Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

September 3, 2008 Great Star Industry Co., of China About 42,000 units
CPSC Ongoing

Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

September 3, 2008 About 330,000 units
NHTSA Ongoing

FMVSS 201/STORAGE BIN DOOR

September 3, 2008 GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 296,422 units
NHTSA Ongoing

FRONT EXTENSION BRACKETS/LOADER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

September 3, 2008 AUTOCAR, LLC 770 units
NHTSA Ongoing

ESCAPE HATCH FIXATION

September 3, 2008 PREVOST CARS, INC. 189 units
NHTSA Ongoing

ARD EXTENSION PIPES/CATERPILLAR

September 3, 2008 CRANE CARRIER COMPANY 46 units
NHTSA Ongoing

CIRCUIT BREAKER TERMINAL NUTS AND ECM REPROGRAM

September 3, 2008 POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. 2,444 units
CPSC Ongoing

Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

September 2, 2008 Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif. About 130 units
CPSC Ongoing

Rapid Reel Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode Posing an Injury Hazard

September 2, 2008 About 7,000 units
NHTSA Ongoing

STEERING DRAG LINK/PITMAN ARM CONNECTION

August 29, 2008 WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS 5,606 units
NHTSA Ongoing

POLYETHYLENE MOISTURE BARRIER BREAKDOWN

August 29, 2008 NEWMAR CORPORATION 148 units
CPSC Ongoing

Baby Hammocks Recalled by FlagHouse Inc. Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards

August 29, 2008 About 100 units
CPSC Ongoing

Bonne Bell Recalls Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

August 29, 2008 About 945,000 units
CPSC Ongoing

GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard

August 28, 2008 GIA Instruments, of Carlsbad, Calif. About 8,000 units
NHTSA Ongoing

HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM

August 28, 2008 GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 857,735 units
CPSC Ongoing

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Due to Strangulation Hazard

August 28, 2008 About 43,000 units
CPSC Ongoing

Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard

August 28, 2008 Habermaass Corp. Inc., of Skaneateles, N.Y. About 118,000 units
CPSC Ongoing

Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard

August 28, 2008 Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. About 900,000 units
CPSC Ongoing

Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard

August 28, 2008 About 44,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2006) units
CPSC Ongoing

Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

August 28, 2008 Greenway Home Products, of Northwood, Ohio About 44,000 units
NHTSA Ongoing

FMVSS 403/WHEELCHAIR LIFT INTERLOCKS

August 27, 2008 BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY 803 units