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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 July 19, 2005 |
Target Recall of Children's Toy Trucks Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
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 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 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 January 22, 2009 |
Mad Dog Concepts Recalls Boy's Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard This sleepwear fails to meet the federal children's sleepwear flammability standard, and poses a risk of burn injury to children. |
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 April 5, 2006 |
LandRoller Inc. Recalls to Repair Roller Skates The wheels on these roller skates can detach and the brakes can fail. Either one of these hazards can cause the skater to fall and suffer serious injury. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008 |
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders. |
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 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 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 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 September 30, 2010 |
Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway Due to Choking Hazard The wheels on the purple and the green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
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 February 10, 2005 |
New Star Toys & Gifts Inc. Recall of Toy Cars Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC February 25, 2010 |
Sportime Recalls Children's Floor Hockey Sets Due to Lead Paint Hazard The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled together to form the floor hockey playing-field, contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2008 |
Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 21, 2003 |
Small World Toys Recall of Children's Puzzle One of the puzzle pieces (a stack of newspapers) poses a small parts choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC January 14, 2009 |
Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children. |
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 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 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 November 7, 2007 |
Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008 |
JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
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 29, 2009 |
DDI Inc. Recalls Toy Construction Play Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC September 20, 2006 |
LEGO Recalls Toy Trucks Due to Puncture Hazard to Young Children The plastic wheels on the truck can detach and expose a metal axle, posing a puncture hazard to young children. |
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 25, 2009 |
Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers. |
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 December 10, 2009 |
Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The toy truck's surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2009 |
HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 29, 2005 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. Recall of DS650 ATVs The rear axle bearings may have not been sufficiently greased. This may cause a breaking of the bearing which could make the ATV unstable. The operator could lose control of the vehicle which could cause injury to the operator. |
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007 |
Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2001 |
Cub Cadet Recall Garden Tractors The tractor's rear wheel can loosen and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005 |
International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC September 4, 2008 |
Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard Irregularly positioned wires near the computer's hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 17, 2011 |
Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user. |
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2007 |
Toy Figures Recalled by Henry Gordy International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2007 |
Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2005 |
WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Recall of Electric Bicycles The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC June 23, 2004 |
Ames True Temper Re-Announces Recall of Wheelbarrows The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by O. Ames can break when the tires are being inflated. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries. |
U.S. CPSC June 18, 2009 |
Body Boards Recalled by JGR Copa Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The green surface coating of the screened logo "Big Lizard(TM) body boards" on the underside of the body board contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC April 16, 2002 |
Ames True Temper Recall of Wheelbarrows The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by a predecessor company, can break when being inflated with high-pressure air hoses. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers... |
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 March 4, 2009 |
Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers. |
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 March 30, 2006 |
Toy Cars Recalled for Choking Hazard The hubcaps on the plastic wheels of Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles, from Kids Preferred LLC, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009 |
Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers. |