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U.S. CPSC
May 13, 2004 |
Coaster Co. of America Recall of Bunk Beds A gap between the step of the built-in ladder and the top bunk allows enough room for a child's body to slip through but will not allow for a child's head to pass through. This poses a serious strangulation risk.   |
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 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
June 3, 2004 |
Electrolux Home Products Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 23, 2006 |
Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. |
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
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
March 2, 2004 |
Brand Imports, LLC Recall of Children's Rings The rings contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
November 20, 2003 |
Planet 3 Recall of Television Stands Sold at Circuit City The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
October 6, 2004 |
New York Zion Trading Corp. Recall of Electric Fans The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards. |
U.S. CPSC
September 29, 2004 |
Full Speed Ahead Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall. |
U.S. CPSC
October 3, 2006 |
FreeMotion Fitness Inc. Recalls Exercise Machines - Weights Can Unexpectedly Drop, Hit Users The selector pin for the weight plates can slip out of its slot if the edges of the pin are worn, allowing the weights to drop suddenly. Falling weight plates can hit consumers using the machines. |
U.S. CPSC
August 5, 2004 |
The Holmes Group Inc. Recall of Slow Cookers The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 22, 2006 |
Adjmi Apparel Group Recalls Reebok Children's Windsuits for Choking Hazard The Reebok logo applique on the clear rubber zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
January 25, 2005 |
CPSC, Jumpking Inc.(R) Announce Recall of Trampolines, Enclosures Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, resulting in falls and possible injuries. Additionally, the mounting brackets of the FunRing enclosures have sharp edges, which can cause lacerations. |
U.S. CPSC
September 20, 2004 |
Reebok International Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
July 24, 2008 |
Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC
March 12, 2002 |
ICON Health & Fitness Inc. Recall of Hiker Exercise Equipment An electrical component in the control system at the base of the unit can fail and cause overheating. This poses a risk of fire and burns to consumers... |
AskMen.com
July 12, 2001
Ian Lee |
The Benefits Of Dumbbells Readers inquire about which type of fitness equipment they should get for their home gyms, while others probe us about whether or not it's possible to carry out a complete body workout with dumbbells alone... |
AskMen.com
Jeff Bayer |
Free Weights vs. Machines Would you be better off using the Smith machine or free weights to perform your squats? Both forms of equipment have some benefits and some drawbacks; the key is to figure out which one is right for you. |
