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Sports & Recreation Recalls

Additional Fire Incidents Prompts Baja Motorsports to Reannounce Dirt Bike Recall

April 12, 2012

The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire and burn 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 if you are affected by this [...]

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GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Fall Hazard

April 12, 2012

The suspension fork’s internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash. 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 [...]

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Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

April 5, 2012

The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. 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 [...]

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Todson Recalls Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Due to Laceration and Fingertip Amputation Hazards

April 5, 2012

A child can place his or her fingers in the opening at the grab bar’s hinge mechanism. When the consumer lifts the grab bar to remove the child from the seat, the child’s fingertips can be caught in the hinge mechanism, posing a laceration and fingertip amputation hazard to the child. This is a summary [...]

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Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard

March 22, 2012

The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury. 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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Bon Hiver Recalls Freebase Snowboard Bindings Due To Fall Hazard

March 20, 2012

The binding’s base plate can fracture from impact during use, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. 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 [...]

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Gore Recalls Ride-On Bicycle Brake Cables Due to Fall Hazard

March 6, 2012

When the brake cables are installed on Campagnolo style brake levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail and 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 [...]

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Pro Armor Recalls Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and Laceration Hazards

February 21, 2012

The latch pin can disengage from the latch allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving. This can pose a risk of ejection of an unrestrained rider and impact or laceration hazards. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you [...]

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Shimano Recalls PRO Atherton Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard

February 21, 2012

The bolts holding the front plate of the stem to the stem body can be pulled out of the threads while the bike is being ridden, causing the rider to lose control of the bike and fall. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below [...]

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Fuji Recalls Women’s Cruiser Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

February 21, 2012

The bicycle’s frame can break in the center of the downtube during use, causing the rider to lose control and fall. 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 [...]

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