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Sports & Recreation Recalls

Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard

March 9, 2010

The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user’s hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
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Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

February 23, 2010

Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do [...]

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Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard

January 28, 2010

The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do [...]

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Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control

January 27, 2010

A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
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Johnson Health Tech North America Recalls Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG Fitness Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard

January 21, 2010

The foot pedal can become disengaged, posing a fall hazard.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are affected by this recall.
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Rifle Crossbow Recalled by Master Cutlery; Crossbow Can Discharge Unexpectedly

January 19, 2010

The trigger mechanism becomes loose after 30 shots. When the safety mechanism is moved to the fire position, the crossbow will automatically discharge on its own.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete [...]

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Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall Hazard

January 12, 2010

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved a new rule setting guidelines and requirements for information in mandatory recall notices. A mandatory recall can be ordered by the Commission or a U.S. District Court.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will [...]

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Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard

January 7, 2010

The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are affected [...]

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Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning

December 23, 2009

Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers.
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Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard

December 22, 2009

The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press [...]

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