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U.S. CPSC June 4, 2008	Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2009	Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2005	Polaris Industries Expanded Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 ATVs Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman, Scrambler 500 ATVs, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) which may fail and overheat. If this were to occur, excessive heat could cause a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2005	Polaris Industries Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler ATVs Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 500 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) which may fail and overheat. If this were to occur, excessive heat could cause a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2009	Polaris Industries Recalls ATVs Due to Fire Hazard The valve assembly can fail in freezing temperatures, causing oil to leak into the exhaust system. This could pose a fire and burn hazard to the rider.
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2007	ATVs Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak and pose a fire hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007	Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs for Steering Post Failure Hazard The steering posts can break in the area where the handlebar attaches to the steering post. This can result in loss of steering control resulting in a crash and/or serious injury to the operator.
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007	Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard -- Three Crashes Reported The ATV's front bearing carrier can fail due to an insufficient amount of material thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball joint are attached which can result in a loss of control and a crash and/or serious injury to the operator.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2008	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders A retention bolt can come loose causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider.
U.S. CPSC August 4, 2009	Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2003	Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009	Polaris Industries Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel lines on the snowmobiles can make contact with one another, which could result in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2009	Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard Bolts on the rear suspension can break causing the rail tip to become dislodged and interfere with the snowmobile's track. This can cause the track to lock up and the rider to lose control of the snowmobile, posing a risk of injury.
U.S. CPSC May 13, 2009	Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 16, 2008	John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2005	Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2004	Polaris Industries Recall of ATVs The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. This could result in severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 28, 2005	American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2007	Asko Cylinda Recalls DW95 Series Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 8, 2008	American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2005	Carter Brothers Manufacturing Co. Inc. Recall of Fun-Kart Go-Karts The wheel could separate from the go-kart, posing a roll-over hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2001	Polaris Industries Inc. Recall ATVs Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
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 January 9, 2008	ATVs Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Loss of Speed Control Water can enter the throttle position sensor and freeze, causing permanent damage if the rider forces the throttle lever. This could cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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 18, 2009	SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2004	Polaris Industries Recall of ATVs Dispensers The throttle cable may bind when the handlebars are turned full left or full right, resulting in an increase in engine speed and unintended vehicle acceleration. In addition, the fuel line may rub against the vehicle chassis, resulting in a fuel line leak which could be a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2002	Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008	All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard If the ATV's rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn the joint will become contaminated and severe binding of the CV joints could occur, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
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 October 8, 2008	Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2009	Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 11, 2008	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high speed causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or bystanders.
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008	Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2010	Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2005	Arctic Cat Inc. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) The fuel tank used on some all-terrain vehicles could develop a fuel leak. If this occurs, a fire hazard with the possibility of injury and property damage could occur.
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2007	ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure The rear brake caliper support can crack; this could result in the potential for a loss of the use of the rear brake and subsequently lead to an accident.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2008	Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009	ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure The rear brake caliper support can crack and the front brake operation can experience a loss of pressure, posing a risk of the rider losing braking and steering control and suffering injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC May 10, 2006	Hoshino USA Inc. Recall to Repair Electric Bass If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat causing internal damage and a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2004	Black Diamond Equipment Recall of Headlamp Batteries The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2009	HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 3, 2006	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and possibly ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC October 11, 2005	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The drive pulley inner flange could break resulting in the broken flange fragments becoming a projectile. This situation could cause serious injuries or death to the rider or bystanders.
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2009	Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 20, 2007	Casio(R) Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard The recalled keyboards can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2009	Goodman Company Reannounces Recall of Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units Due to Fire Hazard The power cords on the PTACs can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.