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U.S. CPSC January 11, 2007	Sportsstuff Inc. Recalls Air Pumps for Laceration Hazard These air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations to the user and nearby consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2009	CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk of Injury The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC October 18, 2007	Additional Injuries Prompt Re-announcement of Sportsstuff Recall of Air Pumps The air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations.
U.S. CPSC March 28, 2007	Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration 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 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 August 17, 2005	Torelli Imports Recall of Bicycle Tires The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
U.S. CPSC October 13, 2004	CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame- retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2006	ITT Water Technology Inc. Expands Recall of Faulty Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully secured. This can lead to the pump failing during use and an increased risk of fire damage. The pump itself does not pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2008	A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 23, 2006	ITT Water Technology Inc. Recalls Faulty Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems The pump itself does not pose a fire hazard. But a mechanical part failure during its use could increase the risk of fire damage.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2007	Stateside Powersports Recalls to Repair 90cc Youth Model ATVs The ATVs lack adequate tire labeling, tire pressure gauge, adequate stop engine switch and other safety requirements which could result in injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2008	Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall Hazard The hanger clamp on the tire swing can fail causing the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to young children and risk of serious injury.
U.S. CPSC February 14, 2007	Zoeller Pump Co. Recalls Septic Pumps Due to Shock Hazard The plug on the pumps could have a grounding problem that could pose an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 6, 2007	Ohalee Inc. Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Mechanical Hazards; Vehicles Could Put Young Riders At Risk of Injury These youth ATVs lack front brakes and a tire pressure gauge, the date of manufacture is not printed on side of the tires, and the front suspension is solid and does not allow for travel.
U.S. CPSC August 28, 2002	Bicycle Tire Floor Pumps Recalled by Todson Inc. The pressure gauge lens can separate from the pump and strike a consumer, causing injury.
U.S. CPSC October 20, 2005	Dana Innovations Recall of Amplified Volume Controls The amplifier in the keypad of these in-wall amplified volume control keypads manufacturered by Dana Innovations, San Clemente, Calif., can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
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 February 18, 2009	True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004	Pelagic Pressure Systems Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators The Power Inflator Buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	Gas Grills Recalled by Grand Hall Enterprise The bottom edge on the front control panel is sharp and can cause lacerations to the hands.
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2005	HiPer Technology Inc. Recall of ATV Wheels The aluminum center section of the 9-inch wheel can come apart causing the tire and rim to unexpectedly separate from the ATV, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider loses control of the vehicle.
U.S. CPSC January 6, 2011	ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2004	LG Sourcing and Lowe's Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2002	Estes Industries Recall of Air Powered Rockets The rockets' foam tips can break off exposing sharp edges that can cause face lacerations or eye injuries to consumers. The rocket systems also have weak pump handles that can break during use, posing a risk of hand lacerations to consumers...
U.S. CPSC January 25, 2007	Flojet Recalls VAC Pumps Sold With LeBleu 50-Gallon Bottled Water System for Shock Hazard A manufacturing defect can cause consumers to receive an electric shock when the metal housing is touched.
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2010	Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The oral inflator button is not properly bonded to the oral stem and can fall off during use, posing a leak of the buoyancy compensator contents. This poses a drowning hazard.
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The Motley Fool August 11, 2006 Rich Duprey	Tire Makers More Than Just Retreads Tire makers are in an attractive position for investors, because each plays to its strengths. And for investors with the courage to invest when an industry is on the skids, it may mean greater profits for their portfolios down the road.
Popular Mechanics May 2002 Paul Weissler	Tire Maintenance Any kind of tire failure -- even a simple flat -- is a huge hassle. But this can be avoided with careful tire maintenance...
Outside July 2008 Mark Anders	Fix a Busted Tire with a Buck Flatten your bike tire on a thorn and you can easily patch the inner tube or swap in a new one. Damage the tire itself is a much bigger problem. Here's a quick field solution to keep you on the roll.
The Motley Fool June 27, 2007 Rich Duprey	China's Bald Tires China has yet to prove itself committed to ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of its products.
Popular Mechanics February 2009 Mike Allen	Is Nitrogen Better than Air in Car Tires? Inflating your tires with pure nitrogen offers several advantages for your car.
BusinessWeek July 23, 2007 David Welch	An Importer's Worst Nightmare A Chinese supplier, tire-safety shortcuts, and an American middleman under siege.
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Popular Mechanics May 2007 Mike Allen	Don't Shred Your Tires With a Pressure Washer: Car Care Tip Clean freaks beware! Car and tire manufacturers recommend against using pressure washers to clean the sidewalls of car or truck tires.
The Motley Fool May 19, 2004 Phil Wohl	Goodyear Trying to Inflate Can the troubled tire maker pump up results and continue its turnaround?
Popular Mechanics April 2, 2009 Chris Sweeney	10 Accessories to Tech-Out your Bike Not all bike accessories are meant to give an edge to the road-racing or mountain-hopping enthusiast. Some are just fun. Here are 10 products designed to enhance the ride for daily commuters, casual exercisers and Saturday strollers.
Popular Mechanics July 2, 2009 Mike Allen	Are Consumer-Friendly, Fuel-Economy-Focused Tire Labels Finally Here?: Analysis The NHTSA hasn't finalized the content or form of the label yet, but they should give consumers an apples-to-apples comparison for shopping.
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Popular Mechanics February 2008 Mike Allen	Why New Front Tires on Your Back Wheels Are a Good Idea When tire companies insist on moving your old tires to the front of your car and replacing your rear tires with new ones -- let them.
The Motley Fool February 16, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Kick Tires Before Buying Goodyear has had to contend with the same kinds of cost inflation that seem to have been affecting everyone who relies upon commodity inputs. In short, this is tough stock to get excited about.
The Motley Fool August 5, 2004 Jeff Hwang	Goodyear, Nice Quarter Tire giant Goodyear Tire & Rubber delivers a record quarter amid accounting woes.
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Popular Mechanics September 15, 2008 Mike Allen	Tire Valve Recall Reveals Importance of Metal Stems Rubber tire valve stems will eventually crack and leak. Metal stems are preferable, but if you have rubber stems check them regularly.
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