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U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007	Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 21, 2009	Stamina Products Recalls Elliptical Machines; Provides New Warning and Assembly Instructions Modified instructions emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the cranks. If not, the shafts could become loose from the cranks, which could result in serious injury to the user and/or damage to the product.
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 August 13, 2009	Exercise Units Recalled by Nautilus Due to Fall Hazard The footpads on the unit can break, posing a fall 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 April 28, 2010	ICON Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall 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 August 5, 2008	Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.
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 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 April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard 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 August 30, 2007	B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2006	Vision Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair Unexpected Acceleration Hazard Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation when the User Programs 4 or 5 are set for longer than 30 minutes. If this happens, the user could fall and suffer injuries.
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	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 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 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 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 April 7, 2009	Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2008	Razor USA Recalls PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters Due to Laceration Hazard The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC April 27, 2009	Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2007	Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2009	Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2008	Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 October 25, 2006	Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Time Sport International Due to Fall Hazard The pedal's bearing cap can fail, causing the pedal to come off the bicycle. This poses a fall hazard for riders.
U.S. CPSC October 8, 2008	Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2007	Target Recalls Plush Boys Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The recalled rattles can break open releasing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 1, 2005	Ideal Distributors Inc. Recall of Pacifiers The nipples can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC March 6, 2008	Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 28, 2007	Lazy Lounger Chairs and Recliners Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled for Collapsing Hazard The plastic support brackets can break and cause the chairs to collapse, posing a hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2010	Target Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Strangulation Hazard The lid of the trunk can drop suddenly when released, posing a strangulation hazard to small children opening or reaching into the trunks.
U.S. CPSC July 21, 2009	Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall 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 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 February 15, 2011	Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2006	Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2007	DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for Fire Hazard A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.
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 June 30, 2010	Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007	Laugh & Learn(TM) Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2007	Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2006	Target Recalls "Play Wonder" Puzzle Tables for Choking and Laceration Hazards The handles on the puzzle pieces may pose a choking hazard, and the tips of some nails could pose a laceration or puncture hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2011	Dick's Sporting Goods Recalls Fitness Resistance Tubes Due to Contusion and Laceration Hazards The plastic clip that attaches the resistance tube to the handle can break during use causing the tubing, handle or fragments of the plastic clip to strike the user. This poses a contusion and laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 2, 2006	Toy Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard The push buttons on the toy phone can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2009	Disney Store Recalls Toy Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard The tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.