Archive for the 'Sports & Recreation Recalls' Category

Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard

August 17th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

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Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Injury Hazard

August 5th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


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.

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Brine Recalls VIP Lacrosse Gloves Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

July 26th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes and Go-Carts Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

July 16th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


The gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, the throttle can stick due to an improperly positioned fuel line and throttle cable, posing a sudden acceleration hazard to consumers.

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Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard

July 14th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


The bicycle fork’s legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury.

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Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard

July 14th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


Bolts that secure the cam locs to the frame of these climbing sticks that retains the rope around the tree can break, allowing the cam locs to detach from the frame. This causes the retaining rope to detach and the climbing stick to release from the tree, posing a fall hazard to the user.

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Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front Fork Failure

July 8th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


The bicycle’s front fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard to bicyclists.

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All Terrain Vehicles Recalled by American Suzuki Motor Corp. Due to Loss of Control Hazard

July 8th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


The flame arrester screen can become detached from its mounting ring, preventing the throttle valve from returning to the idle position when the throttle lever is released and causing the rider to lose control of the ATV. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.

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Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

June 30th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


The bicycle’s fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.

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Ski Boot Sole Pads with Steel Inserts and All-Terrain Ski Boots configured with them Recalled by Salomon USA Due to Fall Hazard

June 30th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


The toe portion of the boot pad may unexpectedly release from the touring-style ski binding on a ski, posing a fall or injury hazard to the user.

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