Sports/Recreation related recalls and product safety news from CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov en-us Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT pmargolies@cpsc.gov (Phil Margolies) 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. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10045.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10045.html The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman's loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Since the loops are not properly anchored to the harness webbing but are attached only through stitching not intended to restrain a user during a fall, they that can pull away from the harness when force is applied, leaving the user unrestrained. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10042.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10042.html The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10038.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10038.html The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10036.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10036.html Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing through and fuel leakage. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10705.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10705.html An electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10703.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10703.html 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. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10702.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10702.html The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10011.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10011.html The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10010.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10010.html The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10009.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10009.html If significant pressure is applied vertically to the top and bottom of the visor clamp, the clear plastic visor may dislodge causing the mask to flood. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10006.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10006.html The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and the diver lift inflatable devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10002.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10002.html The recalled PowerLock connector links, used on bicycle chains, are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and posing a fall hazard to the rider. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09342.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09342.html The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09314.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09314.html The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09313.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09313.html