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U.S. CPSC April 22, 2008 |
Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC April 22, 2008 |
Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC March 7, 2006 |
Nashbar Direct Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair The base of the 2006 Nashbar Bicycle Trainers has a blocking mechanism that can break causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard. |
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 6, 2007 |
Laugh & Learn(TM) Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007 |
Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
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 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 September 10, 2003 |
Swim Trainers Recalled by Swimways Corp. The nylon body strap on the swim trainer can detach or tear from the flotation device and release a child into water, posing a serious drowning hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2008 |
Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The rear leg of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
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 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 January 13, 2009 |
Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools Due to Fall Hazard The recalled stools can become unstable due to loose screws, which can cause the stool legs to separate or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
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 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 November 13, 2007 |
Iceberg Enterprises LLC Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The plastic folding chairs can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
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 July 11, 2006 |
Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
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 November 26, 2003 |
American Greetings Corp. Recall of Zipper Pulls The product could separate and detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2009 |
Cannondale Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. This poses a fall hazard to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2005 |
American Classic 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 could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries. |
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 April 2, 2009 |
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 5, 2009 |
The Life is Good Company Travel Mugs Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The travel mugs can become excessively hot to the touch when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2010 |
Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle fork's legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury. |
U.S. CPSC June 22, 2006 |
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard. |
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2009 |
Cannondale 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 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 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 September 29, 2004 |
Full Speed Ahead Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall. |
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2007 |
Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 8, 2008 |
Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC December 4, 2006 |
Children's Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2007 |
Halloween "Ugly Teeth" Recalled By Amscan Inc. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004 |
World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. Recall of Bicycles Sold at Toys "R" Us The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2009 |
Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury The axle assembly's internal sleeve can loosen, causing one wheel to separate from the trailer. This poses a risk of injury to the child occupant or bike rider. |
U.S. CPSC November 26, 2003 |
American Greetings Corp. Recall of Crazy Bounce Balls The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2007 |
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Specialized Due to Failing Helmet Standard The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. This can pose a head injury hazard to riders in a fall. |
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2005 |
Poundex Associates Corp. Recall of Dining Chair The welds on the chair's rear legs can crack and break apart, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 16, 2009 |
Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 4, 2009 |
Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders. |
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 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 December 29, 2003 |
Avon Products Inc. Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC September 13, 2007 |
Back to Basics Products Recalls Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire Hazard The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 October 23, 2007 |
Reynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard The fork tips could separate from the fork legs, causing the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. This could pose a serious fall hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC January 19, 2010 |
MooreCo Recalls Ergonomic Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The legs of the chair can break, posing fall hazard to the user. |
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. |