US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Sports/Recreation Related Recalls Sports/Recreation related recalls and product safety news from CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov en-us Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:30:00 GMT webteam@cpsc.gov (CPSC Web Team) Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12716.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12716.html Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12096.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12096.html Columbia ParCar Recalls for Repair Golf, Service, Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard The lower steering yoke can loosen where it attaches to the steering rack and pinion, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12715.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12715.html Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12095.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12095.html Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12088.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12088.html Chariot Carriers Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers and Conversion Kits Due to Injury Hazard The bicycle trailer's hitch mechanisms can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle. This poses an injury hazard to children in the bicycle trailer. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12085.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12085.html Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury Product testing demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12082.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12082.html Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Performance Inc. Due to Fall Hazard The pedal body can break or crack during use, causing the rider to lose control and posing a fall hazard. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12078.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12078.html BRP Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard The Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) main shaft can crack and pieces can detach. Those pieces inside the DPS can block gears and cause limited steering ability, posing a loss of control hazard with risk of serious injury or death to the operator. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12709.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12709.html Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12708.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12708.html E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard The threaded end of the rack rod ball joint can break and the ball joint can become displaced, causing the driver to lose steering control. This can result in a crash. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12056.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12056.html Club Car Recalls Golf Cars Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard The fuel tank seam can separate and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12706.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12706.html Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12052.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12052.html Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:45:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12705.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12705.html Arctic Cat Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard The ATV's steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12704.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12704.html