Sports/Recreation related recalls and product safety news from CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov en-us Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:30:00 GMT pmargolies@cpsc.gov (Phil Margolies) The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10126.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10126.html 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. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10719.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10719.html The foot pedal can become disengaged, posing a fall hazard. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10116.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10116.html 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. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:25:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10716.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10716.html 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. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10107.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10107.html The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10101.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10101.html 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. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10092.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10092.html The knife can fail to lock into its open position, posing a cutting hazard to consumers. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10088.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10088.html The over pressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10086.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10086.html 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. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10713.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10713.html The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10081.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10081.html The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10708.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10708.html 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