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U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Nautilus Recalls Bowflex(R) Ultimate 2 Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury The fasteners used to secure the rod box to the frame of the equipment can come loose, allowing the resistance rods or rod box to separate and strike the user or a bystander.
U.S. CPSC March 30, 2006	Nautilus Inc. Recall to Repair Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms One end of the leg extension cable can release from the guide pulley and swing around, potentially striking the user or a bystander.
U.S. CPSC November 16, 2004	The Nautilus Group Recall to Repair Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate Fitness Machines The seat pin on the Power Pro with "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models can break or become disengaged, allowing the seat to move suddenly. Also, the incline support bracket on the Power Pro without a "Lat Tower" can break, allowing the incline bench to move suddenly. Both hazards pose a fall risk to the user.
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 13, 2009	Exercise Units Recalled by Nautilus Due to Fall Hazard The footpads on the unit can break, 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 April 18, 2007	Infant Bouncer Seats Recalled Due to Frame Failure The tubular metal frame can break, posing a fall hazard to infants in the seat.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2009	Fisher-Price Recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The seat can fall backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury to young children.
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 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 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 July 17, 2008	Studio RTA Recalls TV Stands Due to TV Tip-over Hazard The stability of the stand does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2006	Computer Desk Set Sold at Office Depot Recalled Due to Risk of Falls The seat on the chair can break and fall through during use causing an individual to fall and suffer injuries.
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 September 23, 2004	Delta Enterprise Corp. Recall to Repair Director's Chairs for Children The chair can inadvertently be misassembled so that the fabric seat can come off the chair's frame and expose metal support rods. If fabric seat comes off the frame, there is a laceration and fall hazard to young children.
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 May 27, 2009	Outdoor Play Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys"R"Us Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard; Swings Can Break The triangular hangers that attach the swing's ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC May 10, 2007	Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace(TM) Infant Car Seat/Carriers When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to rotate forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
U.S. CPSC February 20, 2008	Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 24, 2008	Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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 June 3, 2008	Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard A missing nail connecting the back of the log chair to the seat can cause the back to separate from the seat while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 27, 2009	Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.
U.S. CPSC September 7, 2006	LeapFrog Recalls to Repair Children's Activity Centers Due to Arm Entrapment Hazard A child's arm can become caught in the activity center's plastic tube, posing a risk of injury to children.
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 August 15, 2007	Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil(r) Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The trigger switch on the saw can be locked "on," or the switch can be turned on, without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration.
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2008	Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2008	Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round.
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 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 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 September 30, 2010	Fisher-Price Recalls Healthy Care, Easy Clean and Close to Me High Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard Children can fall on or against the pegs on the rear legs of the high chair resulting in injuries or lacerations. The pegs are used for high chair tray storage.
U.S. CPSC December 13, 2005	Kids II Inc. Recall of Doorway Baby Jumpers The plastic clamp that attaches the jumper seat to a door frame can break, which can cause the unit and child to fall to the floor. This poses an injury hazard to young children.
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 November 21, 2002	Baby Trend Recall to Repair Infant Swings Sold at Toys R Us A screw on the swing's support arm can loosen or detach, causing the seat to separate and drop to one side. This presents a fall hazard to infants.
U.S. CPSC September 4, 2007	NettoCollection Recalls Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard The crib slats can separate from the side rails, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.
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 August 20, 2009	Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
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 April 7, 2009	Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
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 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 11, 2005	Midwest Folding Products Recall to Repair Optional Guard Rails on Standing Choral Risers Choral risers equipped with an optional guard rail can tip over under certain loading conditions, which poses a risk of injury from falling from the risers.
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 August 6, 2009	Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
U.S. CPSC July 24, 2002	Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts Recalled by Cane Creek The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
U.S. CPSC October 28, 2010	Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard The carbon top clamp of the seat post can crack, posing a fall hazard to the user.
U.S. CPSC December 27, 2006	Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Strollers Due to Abrasion Hazard Children can touch the rear tires when in the stroller's add-on seat. This can pose an abrasion hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007	B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
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.