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U.S. CPSC February 7, 2008 |
Trek Recalls Girls Bicycles Due To Frame Failure The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2004 |
PTI Sports Inc. Recall of Schwinn Toddler Bicycle Helmets The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act. |
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2007 |
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Specialized Due to Failing Helmet Standard The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. This can pose a head injury hazard to riders in a fall. |
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2009 |
Trek Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. |
U.S. CPSC August 31, 2005 |
Target Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries. |
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003 |
Bike Helmets Recalled by Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA The Catlike Kompact(TM) Bike Helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. |
U.S. CPSC March 18, 2003 |
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by MOSA Sports These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer head injuries. |
U.S. CPSC July 29, 2004 |
Geartec/Mackarl Recall of Bicycle Helmets The helmets may not meet CPSC safety regulations for helmets, which poses a risk of a rider sustaining a serious head injury if he/she falls from a bicycle. |
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 December 5, 2007 |
Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC October 11, 2007 |
Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
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 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 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 February 27, 2007 |
Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall. |
U.S. CPSC May 27, 2008 |
Batting Helmets Recalled by Rawlings Sporting Goods Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the helmets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2005 |
Quality Bicycle Products Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC January 14, 2009 |
Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2008 |
Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 2, 2004 |
Quality Bicycle Products Recall of Bicycle Forks The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists. |
U.S. CPSC July 21, 2011 |
Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007 |
Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. |
U.S. CPSC January 8, 2008 |
Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision. |
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2005 |
Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall of Bicycles The rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturer's specification and could crack. |
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2009 |
Norco Recalls Bicycle Frames Due to Crash Hazard The bicycle frame can crack and separate, causing a rider to fall from the bicycle and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC January 9, 2007 |
Cannondale Recalls 2007 Model Road Bicycles Due to Brake Failure The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall. |
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 January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC January 19, 2006 |
Syntace USA Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury. |
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 January 15, 2008 |
Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC March 18, 2010 |
Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC October 16, 2007 |
Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. |
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2009 |
Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Bicycles with Front Trays; Trays Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders The front tray on the bicycle can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC December 2, 2008 |
Hockey Helmets Recalled by Reebok-CCM Due to Head and Neck Injury Hazard The helmet's chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 17, 2006 |
Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards The battery, found in Light & Motion's 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting system, can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2009 |
Cannondale Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. This poses a fall hazard to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2008 |
Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders. |
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 February 10, 2009 |
Marzocchi Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury during Repair The suspension system on bikes with the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash. |
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2009 |
Saris Cycling Group Recalls Stationary Bicycle Trainers Due to Fall Hazard A handle pin on the bicycle trainer can loosen during use, causing the machine to become disengaged, and pose a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2009 |
Cannondale Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. |
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 July 7, 2010 |
Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front Fork Failure The bicycle's front fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard to bicyclists. |
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 June 16, 2004 |
Huffy Bicycle Company Recall of "Cranbrook" Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart The handlebar could unexpectedly loosen causing the rider to lose control of bicycle. |
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2009 |
Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury. |
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 May 31, 2011 |
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall. |
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2009 |
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. |