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U.S. CPSC
June 9, 2006 |
Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Masonry Drill Bits Lack Safety Warning Label These and other manufacturers' 13-inch bits can bend when run at a high speed without being in contact with a work surface, resulting in loss of control of the drill and possible lacerations.   |
U.S. CPSC
November 15, 2004 |
Robert Bosch Tool Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels These abrasive cut-off wheels do not have correct speed rating labels. If used at the labeled speed rating, the wheels can burst, causing possible injury to user and bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
May 18, 2005 |
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recall of Circular Saws The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation. |
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
December 6, 2004 |
Robert Bosch Tool Recall of Skil Table Saws The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separation can cause the coasting saw blade to damage the saw wiring resulting in possible electric shock, or the separated motor could strike the user and cause injury. |
U.S. CPSC
August 17, 2006 |
Target Recalls Scooters -- Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
December 11, 2007 |
Stokke Announces Recall of Certain Xplory Strollers Due to Front Wheel Detachment A bolt that attaches each front wheel to the stroller can loosen, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
June 23, 2009 |
Loaded Boards Recalls Orangatang Skateboard Wheels; Blow-outs Pose Risk of Injury to Riders The recalled skateboard wheel's core can shear and blow-out causing the wheel to separate from the skateboard truck's axle and bearings. This poses a risk of serious injury to riders. |
U.S. CPSC
August 11, 2005 |
Ritchey Design Inc. Recall of Bicycle Wheels The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
July 6, 2005 |
Rolf Prima Inc. Recall of Bicycle Wheels The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
July 1, 2005 |
HiPer Technology Inc. Recall of ATV Wheels The aluminum center section of the 9-inch wheel can come apart causing the tire and rim to unexpectedly separate from the ATV, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider loses control of the vehicle. |
U.S. CPSC
February 18, 2009 |
True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user. |
U.S. CPSC
February 4, 2009 |
Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC
November 23, 2010 |
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
May 21, 2002 |
Toy Steering Wheels Sold on Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft The steering wheel can break away from its base, allowing the small plastic turn signal and horn pieces to come off, posing a choking hazard to young children... |
U.S. CPSC
October 23, 2008 |
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Riders Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall. |
U.S. CPSC
July 25, 2002 |
Steering Wheel on Toy Car Recalled by Radio Flyer Inc. A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
January 26, 2004 |
Curiosity Kits Inc. Recall of Discovery Kids Pottery Wheel Kits Sold at Discovery Channel Stores The brown clay contained in the Pottery Wheel kits could contain excess levels of bacteria, posing a risk of illness to users. |
U.S. CPSC
August 8, 2005 |
American Classic Recall of Bicycle Wheels The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
January 15, 2009 |
Bosch and Siemens Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2008
Erin McCarthy |
Big-Money Race for World's Tallest Ferris Wheels Heats Up There is a global race to create the biggest Ferris wheel, and while these attractions are built for fun, the stakes are serious. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2006
Ken Juran |
Replacing a Sealed Wheel Bearing All vehicles have wheel bearings. And sooner or later, those bearings will have to be replaced. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2008
Mike Allen |
Your Guide to Upgrading Wheels & Tires: Saturday Mechanic Provide better grip for your car without compromising your vehicle's original engineering. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2009 |
How to Cast a Lead Hammer: DIY Auto I found this lead-hammer mold in the Graham tools catalog. It lets you melt down and recast your old lead-hammer head over and over. |
