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U.S. CPSC
May 5, 2004 |
Casio Inc. Recall of Piano Benches The screws and bracket assemblies attaching the legs to the bench can weaken and detach, causing the bench seat to collapse during normal use.   |
U.S. CPSC
November 29, 2005 |
Yamaha Corporation of America Recall of Synthesizers Unit could emit loud "white noise" when turned off and turned on again under high temperature conditions, which could possibly damage a consumer's hearing. |
U.S. CPSC
November 8, 2007 |
Yamaha Recalls AC Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard The housing of the power adaptor can separate, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 5, 2007 |
Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 21, 2009 |
Ross Stores Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard The bench frame can collapse when weight is placed on it, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 1, 2005 |
Nautilus Inc. Recall to Repair Exercise Benches A weld on the bench frame under the seat on Nautilus NT 1020 Exercise Benches can crack and separate from the main frame, allowing the bench to collapse and the user to fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
August 5, 2010 |
Belle Vanity Benches Sold Exclusively at Tuesday Morning Stores Recalled By LaMont Limited Legs on the Belle vanity bench can detach at the weld and allow the bench to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 26, 2006 |
Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies. This poses laceration and amputation hazards. |
U.S. CPSC
June 14, 2004 |
Allen Organ Company Recall of Wooden Organ Bench The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly. |
U.S. CPSC
May 29, 2008 |
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall Outdoor Benches Due to Fall Hazard The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 28, 2010 |
ICON Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 15, 2008 |
Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 23, 2008 |
Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
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
October 13, 2010 |
Iron Lover's Bench Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The bench may tip over when only one person is seated on it. This could pose a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 29, 2010 |
Yamaha Recalls ATVs Due to Crash Hazard The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC
August 17, 2010 |
Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers. |
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
October 16, 2007 |
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 26, 2006 |
Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers Recalled After Reports of Units Falling On some speakers, the mounting clamps can break, causing the speaker to fall and possibly hit consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 27, 2010 |
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC
April 6, 2006 |
Serious Injuries Prompt Recall of Mini-Trampolines -- New Instructions to Be Provided To Consumers If a person assembles the trampoline alone and the outside rail is released momentarily, the trampoline can snap back into the folded position and strike the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury. |
U.S. CPSC
January 2, 2008 |
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle The pivot bolts holding the rear suspension onto the frame can become loose, causing the rear swing arm to detach from the chassis posing a risk of injury or death to the operator. |
U.S. CPSC
October 30, 2007 |
Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 25, 2008 |
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure A brake caliper could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger. |
U.S. CPSC
January 29, 2004 |
Bowflex Power Pro Fitness Machines Recalled by Nautilus Direct First, while being used in the incline position, the machine's backboard bench can unexpectedly collapse and break, posing a risk of injury to the user. Second, the "Lat Tower," can rotate forward and fall during use, posing a risk of injury to the user. |
U.S. CPSC
April 13, 2005 |
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Recall Reminder for Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs In September 2004, Yamaha announced a voluntary recall of PW80 and TTR90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs. The rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, adversely affecting rear braking performance. |
U.S. CPSC
April 13, 2005 |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Recall Reminder for ATVs In February 2004, Yamaha announced a voluntary recall of Raptor YFM660R ATVs. Vibration from the engine and driveline during long periods of high rpm usage could cause the rear master cylinder reservoir to agitate resulting in brake fluid aeration and adversely affecting rear brake performance. |
U.S. CPSC
December 23, 2009 |
Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
IEEE Spectrum
November 2009
Mark Montgomery |
Yamaha's Grand Illusion The world's first digital grand piano plays like the real thing, at a fraction of the cost -- and size |
U.S. CPSC
April 12, 2005 |
Nautilus Inc. Agrees to Pay $950,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Bowflex Fitness Machines Defects and Injuries The penalty, which has been provisionally accepted by the Commission, settles allegations that the company failed to give CPSC timely reports on serious injuries and safety defects with nearly 800,000 Bowflex fitness machines. |
U.S. CPSC
September 22, 2006 |
Playskool Voluntarily Recalls Toy Tool Benches after the Death of Two Toddlers The recall responds to reports that a 19-month-old boy and a 2-year-old boy suffocated when oversized, plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys became lodged in their throats. |
IEEE Spectrum
February 2010
Erico Guizzo |
Dream Jobs 2010: Hiroko Ohmura, Keyboard Maestro At Yamaha, in Japan, Hiroko Ohmura dreams up the electronic keyboards of the future |
CIO
September 23, 2009
Cindy Waxer |
Hitting the Right Note How Yamaha used e-signature technology to cut costs and accelerate workflow. |
U.S. CPSC
March 31, 2009 |
Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450, 660, and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles: CPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A., is announcing a free repair program to address safety issues with all Rhino 450, 660, and 700 model off-highway recreational vehicles. |
Science News
May 20, 2006
Ivars Peterson |
Mobius at the Shopping Mall A shopping mall near Caltech in Pasadena, California, features a giant Mobius strip disguised as a public bench created by conceptual artist and architect Vito Acconci. |
T.H.E. Journal
February 2006 |
Allegro Multimedia's Piano Wizard Piano Wizard from Allegro Multimedia combines the fun of a video game with the fundamentals of piano lessons, allowing users to play songs while learning musical logic, theory, and notation through game-play. |
U.S. CPSC
July 24, 2002 |
ATVs Recalled by Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators. |
The Motley Fool
March 14, 2005
Rich Duprey |
Steinway's Sweet Sound Is the musical instrument company ready for an encore? But with significantly more debt than cash on the books and a spotty record of consistent earnings, Steinway could be considered a risky turnaround. |
BusinessWeek
April 12, 2004
David Rocks |
How China Is Hitting All The Right Notes Lower end instruments are being imported to the United States from China, but don't worry, the higher end ones are mostly American brands. Steinway says it already earns more selling pianos in China than it spends buying instruments there. |
The Motley Fool
March 22, 2006
Seth Jayson |
The Value of a Deep Bench If you want to be ready for the big game, you need more than your starters. The same strategy applies to value investing. |
AskMen.com
July 17, 2015
Tyson Lowrie |
How To Train For An Obstacle Course How to train for an obstacle course... At a local park. |
