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U.S. CPSC November 19, 2009 |
Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC July 14, 2009 |
Rossignol Recalls Cross-Country Boots Due to Fall Hazard The boot's sole could separate from the upper boot during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 23, 2007 |
Ski Boards Recalled by Line Skis Due to Fall Hazard from Binding Failure Screws installed improperly can cause the bindings to come loose or pull off the ski board during use, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC July 27, 2011 |
Prime-Line Products Recalls Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Due To Fall Hazard Some pads do not stick to the bathtub surface, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2007 |
Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2009 |
Nordica USA Recalls to Repair Skis; Binding Plates Can Break, Poses Fall Hazard to Skiers The binding plates could crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC August 18, 2011 |
C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. Recalls Itasca Fusion Hiker Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel. |
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2008 |
Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC December 13, 2006 |
"See Kai Run" Brand Children's Boots Recalled, Snaps Pose Choking Hazard Metals snaps on the side closure of the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008 |
K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard The cable that links the toe strap to the binding could break, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. |
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 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 February 1, 2005 |
Rossignol, and Dynastar Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder. |
U.S. CPSC October 13, 2004 |
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. Recall of Work Boots The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could result in crushing, bruising, or other injury to the wearer's foot. |
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2005 |
Black Diamond Equipment Recall of Scarpa T2X Telemark Ski Boots The plastic boot cuff can crack when flexed open in an unbuckled, non-skiing position causing discomfort on the ankle or shin, making the problem evident prior to skiing and thus unsuitable for use. |
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2005 |
Target Corp. Recall of Women's Boots The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall. |
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007 |
K2 Sports Recalls Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard Skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. If it is fully displaced, it can result in the unexpected release of the binding and possibly cause the user to fall. |
U.S. CPSC July 14, 2004 |
Georgia Boot Recall of Steel Toe Boots The boots may have been mislabeled to indicate that they are resistant to electrical current, which is incorrect. This may result in a serious shock or electrocution to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 28, 2007 |
Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots; Can Pose Shock Hazard To User Due to Mislabeling The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current. |
U.S. CPSC February 8, 2011 |
Snow Bikes Recalled by Tech 4 Kids Due to Fall Hazard The front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2006 |
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. Recall of Men's Safety-Toe Hiker Boots Because the boots may not comply with applicable safety standards for crush and impact resistance, consumers could suffer impact foot injuries. |
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2009 |
Timberland Recalls Children's Boots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The logo stamped onto the children's boot's insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
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 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 20, 2004 |
Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. Recall of Mattress Pads These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes. |
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 October 19, 2006 |
Dux Interiors Protective Mattress Covers Recalled for Fire Hazard The terry cloth mattress pads do not meet the federal standard for flammability, and pose a risk of burn injury to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes. |
Outside January 2009 Sam Moulton |
Freedom of the Hills Black Diamond Factor Ski Boot for skiing and hiking |
Outside November 2007 |
Marker Duke AT Ski Binding The new Marker Duke binding changes everything, using a flat plastic plate to keep the boot on the ski and maximize carving leverage. |
Wired October 2000 Andrew Tilin |
Downwardly Mobile Multiflex ski boots, visco-elastic bindings, subzero datagloves - gearing up for winter's new vertical reality... |
Outside November 2007 Gordy Megroz |
Fast and Steady We choose this year's six best new skis for carving, all-mountain, and powder. |
Outside November 2007 |
Ski Pants: The Cuff What do the cuffs of your ski pants say about you and your technique? |
Adventure Constance Chen |
Preseason Ski Exercises: Best in Ski Your no-frills formula for a more productive season on the slopes. |
Outside November 2006 Keyes & Michelson |
Heel in the Sky The biggest development for the telemark set since the beard trimmer is the debut this season of high-performance pivot bindings. |
The Motley Fool June 27, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Overstock: All About the Snow The popular e-retailer scoops up an online travel outfit specializing in ski vacations. Is this good news for investors? |
Outside January 2008 Alicia Carr |
Parties, Premieres, and Powder -- Lots of It Tips on partying like a pro at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. |
The Motley Fool June 2, 2005 Tom Taulli |
Quest Fixes Broken Windows The software company's latest acquisition will help it focus on Microsoft product integration. While a tech acquisition typically rattles investors, it didn't happen with the Vintela acquisition. |