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U.S. CPSC October 1, 2009	Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and the diver lift inflatable devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
U.S. CPSC January 30, 2002	Custom Buoyancy Inc. Recalls Scuba Diving Devices The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers...
U.S. CPSC June 23, 2009	Diving Wings With Defective Inner Bladders Recalled by Poseidon Due to Drowning Hazard The inner bladder located inside the diving wing can break, causing the wing to fail to operate as a floating/buoyancy device. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2001	Diving Unlimited International Recalls Scuba Diving Devices The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers...
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2011	Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2011	WRK Enterprises Recalls Edge and HOG Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 19, 2006	Suunto Dive Computers Recalled Due to Decompression Hazard These dive computers could incorrectly track dive time, which could cause incorrect calculation of decompression requirements. This could lead to decompression sickness.
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2010	Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
U.S. CPSC February 22, 2005	Head USA Inc. Recall of SCUBA Diving Computers The dive computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in incorrect calculations. Diving with an improperly calibrated dive computer can provide inaccurate "No Decompression (no stop) Time," "Decompression Time," "Desaturation Time" and "No Fly Time." This could result in divers suffering serious injuries, including decompression sickness.
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2010	Dive Computers Recalled by Mares Due to Drowning Hazard An O-ring in the high pressure air connector can fail and leak air, causing a continuous but slow loss of breathing gas, which could require a diver to surface quickly, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004	Halcyon Manufacturing Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2008	Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2005	Cressi-Sub Recall of SCUBA Buoyancy Compensators A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. This could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2006	Stihl Inc. Recall of Chain Saws These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2008	Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.
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.
U.S. CPSC September 17, 2008	Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
U.S. CPSC April 28, 2010	Scuba Diving Buoyancy Compensators Recalled by Ocean Management Systems Due to Drowning Hazard The buoyancy compensator seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2009	Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard A tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2009	Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers.
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2009	Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard The return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2010	Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 22, 2006	Oceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard When using the dive computer set for "User Selected Digital Gauge Mode," the "Elapsed Dive Time" displayed can exceed the actual elapsed time under water. This can cause divers to ascend before fulfilling a decompression obligation, resulting in decompression sickness.
U.S. CPSC February 28, 2007	Pelagic Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Decompression Hazard A glitch in the computer display can cause divers to enter decompression unknowingly or the diver could ascend prematurely, resulting in decompression sickness.
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2003	Shindaiwa Recall of Hedge Trimmers The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2009	Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 24, 2009	Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user.
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 September 13, 2007	Back to Basics Products Recalls Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire Hazard The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 20, 2011	Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Hazard The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 9, 2004	SCUBAPRO Recall of Converter Kit An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2004	Ocean Management Systems Recall of SCUBA Manifolds Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2009	Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children's Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008	Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
U.S. CPSC June 19, 2007	Cummins Power Generation Inc. Recalls Stationary Natural Gas and Propane Fueled Generators Due to Fire Hazard The generator's fuel shut-off valve can fail to close, resulting in a gas leak from the unit. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008	Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 7, 2006	Scubapro X650 Diving Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard Because of a manufacturing error, the regulators could malfunction, posing a drowning hazard to users.
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 May 31, 2007	Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning Hazard The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the diver panics or the emergency ascent procedure fails.
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2010	Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire 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 March 17, 2011	Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 August 19, 2009	Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard The table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a "stacked dado set"), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2009	Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
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 November 5, 2009	Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2009	SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 14, 2010	Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.