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U.S. CPSC July 12, 2006	Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position. When this happens the rider could lose control and fall.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2004	PTI Sports Inc. Recall of Schwinn Toddler Bicycle Helmets The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Park Tool USA Recalls Bicycle Floor Pump The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.
U.S. CPSC March 18, 2010	Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2005	Flow International Recall of Snowboard Bindings The pin used to secure the rear snaplock lever to the bindings can bend or break.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2008	Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2009	Norco Recalls Bicycle Frames Due to Crash Hazard The bicycle frame can crack and separate, causing a rider to fall from the bicycle and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC June 16, 2004	Huffy Bicycle Company Recall of "Cranbrook" Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart The handlebar could unexpectedly loosen causing the rider to lose control of bicycle.
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2009	Trek Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2010	The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard The cable clamping area of the bicycle brakes can crack over time, causing the brakes to fail. This could pose a fall or crash hazard to the cyclist.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2009	Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children's Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007	Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
U.S. CPSC October 13, 2004	Giant Bicycle Inc. Recall of Bicycles The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
U.S. CPSC May 13, 2010	Niner Bikes Recalls Bicycle Frame Due to Crash Hazard A welding deficiency can cause the bicycle frames to crack along the welds of the front triangle of the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
U.S. CPSC September 29, 2004	Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recall of Bicycles The handlebar may loosen and turn unexpectedly, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2005	Riviera Trading Inc. Recall of Children's Costume Bracelets The bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2005	Quality Bicycle Products Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004	Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC March 28, 2007	Dynacraft Recalls Bicycles Sold Exclusively at Target Due to Frame Failure The bicycle frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2005	Ritchey Design Inc. Recall of Bicycle Wheels The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2010	Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2008	The Children's Place Recalls Camouflage Pajama Sets Due to Excessive Lead The screen print on the shirt contains excess levels of lead.
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2004	Electrolux Home Products Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2005	Leiner Health Products Recall of Multivitamins The vitamins, which contain iron that can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children, do not have child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2009	Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2005	Montrail Inc. Recall of Crampons; Products Used for Ice Climbing and Mountaineering The vertical rails at the front of these crampons can break, which could result in falls and injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 5, 2007	P3 International Recalls IonizAir(TM) Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC July 31, 2003	Cervelo Cycles Inc. Bicycle Fork Recall The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider.
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2005	Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall of Bicycles The rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturer's specification and could crack.
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007	Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC October 16, 2007	Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to riders.
U.S. CPSC July 6, 2005	Rolf Prima Inc. Recall of Bicycle Wheels The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC December 2, 2003	Bachtold Brothers Inc. Recall of Brush Cutters The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005	The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2005	Delta Enterprise Corp. Recall to Repair Portable Cribs The crib slats can separate from the headboard, posing an entrapment risk to young children. In addition, children can fall through the slat opening.
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2008	Trek Recalls Girls Bicycles Due To Frame Failure The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2008	Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC December 5, 2006	Stanley Security Solutions Inc. Announces Recall of Door Handle Locks, Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency The locks can fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard. This failure could lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2009	Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2009	Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003	Bike Helmets Recalled by Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA The Catlike Kompact(TM) Bike Helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act.
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2009	Saris Cycling Group Recalls Stationary Bicycle Trainers Due to Fall Hazard A handle pin on the bicycle trainer can loosen during use, causing the machine to become disengaged, and pose a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 5, 2009	Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009	Marzocchi Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury during Repair The suspension system on bikes with the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
U.S. CPSC February 27, 2007	Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall.
U.S. CPSC June 8, 2004	Targus Recall of International Plug Adapters The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 5, 2004	Cannondale Bicycle Corp. Recall of Certain Quick-Release Handlebar Bags The plastic, handlebar-mounted, quick-release bags can fall off the bicycle while it is being ridden, causing the rider to crash.
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2007	SimplyFun Recalls Ribbit Board Games Due to Risk of Lead Exposure Surface paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007	Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.