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U.S. CPSC May 7, 2009 |
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure The front fork inner tube on the off-road motorcycles can crack and separate from the fork axle, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator. |
U.S. CPSC May 23, 2007 |
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009 |
ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure The rear brake caliper support can crack and the front brake operation can experience a loss of pressure, posing a risk of the rider losing braking and steering control and suffering injuries or death. |
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2007 |
ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure The rear brake caliper support can crack; this could result in the potential for a loss of the use of the rear brake and subsequently lead to an accident. |
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2008 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure One or more of the motorcycle's frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders. |
U.S. CPSC April 21, 2009 |
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. |
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 October 15, 2009 |
Zero Motorcycles Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard The throttle on the recalled motorcycles can become stuck in the open position or become disconnected. In the "Easy" or the "0-25" mode, this can unexpectedly lead to full power when turning on the power, resulting in a loss of control and serious injury to the rider. |
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 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 22, 2010 |
BB Buggies Recalls Classic Bad Boy Buggies Again Due To Crash Hazard The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2007 |
Universal Engineering Recalls Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Hazard The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2010 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Injury Hazard A faulty housing for the ignition switch can allow water to enter and activate the electric starter unintentionally. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2010 |
Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 |
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recall of Bicycles The handlebar may loosen and turn unexpectedly, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall. |
U.S. CPSC June 18, 2008 |
Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits; Bolts Can Break Causing Handlebars to Separate During a Crash and Cause Serious Injury Some of the bolts included in the clamp kits (or sold separately) if installed incorrectly can break under extreme force such as a crash. This can cause the handlebars to separate posing a risk of serious injury to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2011 |
Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2011 |
Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2010 |
Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle stem on the handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2011 |
Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 3, 2003 |
Club Car Inc. Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle. |
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 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 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 September 22, 2004 |
Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Recall of Bicycle Handlebars The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2010 |
Sunrise Medical Recalls Quickie(R) Shark Bikes Due to Footrest Failure The custom footrests can break, posing a risk of injury to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2005 |
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Recall Reminder for Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs In September 2004, Yamaha announced a voluntary recall of PW80 and TTR90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs. The rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, adversely affecting rear braking performance. |
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 September 22, 2011 |
Bridgeway Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle chain can break, causing a rider to lose control and fall. |
U.S. CPSC November 10, 2010 |
Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2011 |
Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2005 |
Razor USA Recall of Electric Scooters A weld can break, causing the handlebar to detach from the scooter. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter. |
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008 |
Bicycles with Deda Forza Handlebar Stems Recalled by Deda Elementi Due to Crash Hazard The top of the bicycle handlebar stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard. |
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 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 February 17, 2005 |
GSI Commerce Solutions Recall of Electric Scooters A knob can loosen and cause the handlebar to detach from the scooter. Additionally, the folding joint lock on the model FS-101 scooter can break, causing the handlebars to release from the upright position. Both hazards can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter. |
U.S. CPSC May 4, 2006 |
Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Phil & Teds Twin Strollers The plastic hinge on the handlebar can crack or break, causing the handlebar to detach while in use. This poses a risk of injury to young children. |
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2006 |
Sycamore Kids Inc. Expands Recall Again of Mountain Buggy Jogging Strollers The handlebar can crack or break, causing the handlebar to detach while in use and posing a risk of injury to young children. |
U.S. CPSC July 14, 2005 |
Sycamore Kids Inc. Recall of Mountain Buggy Jogging Strollers The handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to possibly detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children. |
U.S. CPSC March 15, 2007 |
Amprobe Recalls Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator believing the electrical power is off, which can pose a risk of shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2005 |
Sycamore Kids Inc. Expands Recall of Mountain Buggy Jogging Strollers The handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children. |
U.S. CPSC August 17, 2011 |
Table-Top Clip-on Chair Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Fall and Amputation Hazards Missing or worn clamp pads allow the chairs to detach from a variety of different table surfaces, posing a fall hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2004 |
Country Home Products, Inc. Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers These lawnmowers contain an electronic switch in their handlebar. In certain instances this switch is not aligned properly. In units containing the defective switch, when the handlebar is released the motor continues to run causing the potential for personal injury or property damage. |
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2002 |
Performance Inc. Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments Performance Inc is voluntarily recalling about 900 sets of bar ends, which are handlebar extensions used on mountain bikes. The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and possibly suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2005 |
Polaris Industries Recall of Select Model Year 2004 and 2005 Snowmobiles The fuel tank filler neck may develop a crack at the base where the filler neck meets the fuel tank assembly. This may cause the neck to separate from the fuel tank assembly and allow fuel to escape from the tank, potentially creating a fire hazard. |
The Motley Fool January 23, 2007 Rich Smith |
Foolish Forecast: Picking on Polaris The motorcycle, snowmobile and ATV maker is set to report its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results. Investors, here is what you can expect to see. |