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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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
U.S. CPSC May 23, 2006	Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.
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.
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 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 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 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 October 17, 2007	Deere & Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.
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 August 3, 2007	Club Car Inc. Recalls Golf Cars and Other Vehicles; Mechanical Failure Can Result in Loss of Steering Control The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, which poses a risk of injury to the driver and passenger.
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2005	Club Car Recall of Golf Cars The accelerator pedal can temporarily stick when depressed, resulting in unexpected acceleration or difficulty braking.
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 18, 2003	Gator Utility Vehicles Recalled by Deere & Company Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity, and in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.
U.S. CPSC April 16, 2009	Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered The utility vehicle's throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control and injury to the driver and passenger.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2009	Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystander.
U.S. CPSC December 3, 2003	Club Car Inc. Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle.
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 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 November 9, 2010	Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard The brake pedal can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
U.S. CPSC November 2, 2005	Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Recall of ATVs The protective boots covering the steering system's tie-rod ends (universal joints) on the recalled ATVs could be pinched during installation or adjustment, cutting a hole in the rubber. If this occurs, grease could escape, and contaminants such as sand or mud could get into the assembly through the hole, causing accelerated wear. This could result in abnormal steering free play. If the ATV continues to be operated without repair, the ball and socket portion of the tie-rod end could wear to the point that they separate, resulting in loss of steering control, which could cause a vehicle crash with injury or death.
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2009	Off-Roading With Safety: CPSC Reminder To Yamaha Rhino Riders To Stay Safe This Summer CPSC believes that in order to provide a safer ride, all Yamaha Rhinos must have half-doors, additional passenger handholds, spacers on the rear wheels, and the rear anti-sway bar removed.
U.S. CPSC July 7, 2006	Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
U.S. CPSC July 8, 2009	Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.
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 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 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 September 25, 2008	Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controller Defect The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2003	Koyker Manufacturing Recall of Utility Vehicles A brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003	Toy Vehicles Recalled by International Playthings Inc. Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2011	Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
U.S. CPSC December 10, 2003	Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes Recalled by Specialized During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2005	Shimano American Corp. Brake Inner Cable Recall The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
U.S. CPSC July 18, 2007	Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA for Brake Failure Hazard on Off-Road Motorcycles The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver.
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 April 11, 2006	Yamaha Corp. of America Recalls Bench Sold with Digital Piano Due to Collapse Hazard On some benches, one or more bench bolts do not meet tensile strength specifications, which can result in collapse of the bench while in use, posing a risk of injury. The recall does not involve the pianos with which the benches were sold.
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 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 November 22, 2005	International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children.
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 June 23, 2011	Britax Recalls B-Nimble Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure An audible click heard when the brake pedal is pressed can give a false impression that the brake is fully engaged when it is not. When the brake is not engaged, the stroller can move unexpectedly posing a risk of injury to the child occupant.
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 June 30, 2010	Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC April 10, 2007	SRAM Corp. Recalls Bicycle Brake Caliper Sets Due to Crash Hazard The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle's fork or frame. This could cause the rider to lose control and crash.
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2011	Rattles Recalled by Rhino Toys Due to Choking Hazard The hard plastic C-links on both ends of the rattles' soft plastic chain can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.