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June 18, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control
Hazard: The utility vehicle's throttle cable can freeze in freezing temperatures. This can cause the engine not to return to idle when the driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator pedal.
June 18, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits; Bolts Can Break Causing Handlebars to Separate During a Crash and Cause Serious Injury
Hazard: Some of the bolts included in the clamp kits (or sold separately) if installed incorrectly can break under extreme force such as a crash. This can cause the handlebars to separate posing a risk of serious injury to the rider.
June 17, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
June 11, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Excessive heat can cause the wiring harness to melt. This defect can result in a fire hazard to consumers.
June 4, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
May 21, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Explosion Hazard
Hazard: Under extreme cold and dry weather conditions, an explosion could occur because of sparking in the fuel tank, when it is partially filled with gasoline at a low vapor pressure and the engine is left idling. This could cause serious injuries or death.
April 22, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
Hazard: The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
April 22, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
Hazard: The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
April 8, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control
Hazard: The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
March 25, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure
Hazard: The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
March 4, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure
Hazard: One or more of the motorcycle's frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
March 4, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders
Hazard: A retention bolt can come loose, causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider.
February 14, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
February 7, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Trek Recalls Girls' Bicycles Due To Frame Failure
Hazard: The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
January 9, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
ATVs Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Loss of Speed Control
Hazard: Water can enter the throttle position sensor and freeze, causing permanent damage if the rider forces the throttle lever. This could cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
January 8, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard
Hazard: The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
January 8, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
Hazard: The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
January 2, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle
Hazard: The pivot bolts holding the rear suspension onto the frame can become loose, causing the rear swing arm to detach from the chassis, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
December 19, 2007Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Hazard: A defect in the carburetor can prevent the throttle from freely returning to the idle position. This can result in an unexpected loss of control, leading to a collision, and cause serious injuries or death.
December 18, 2007Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Specialized Due to Failing Helmet Standard
Hazard: The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. This can pose a head injury hazard to riders in a fall.
December 6, 2007Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
November 21, 2007Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Baja Motorsports Recalls To Repair Youth ATVs Due To Lack of Equipment; Poses Risk of Injury To Riders
Hazard: These ATVs lack a tire pressure gauge and flag pole mounting bracket, which could pose a risk of injury to riders.
November 6, 2007Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
October 31, 2007Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards
Hazard: The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard.
October 23, 2007Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Reynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The fork tips could separate from the fork legs, causing the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. This could pose a serious fall hazard to riders.
October 22, 2007Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure
Hazard: The rear brake caliper support can crack; this could result in the potential for a loss of the use of the rear brake and subsequently lead to an accident.
October 17, 2007Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Deere & Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.
October 17, 2007Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Antioch Publishing Recalls Additional Bookmarks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Paint on the clip of the bookmarks contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
October 16, 2007Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Procycle Group Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The head tube can detach from the rest of the frame, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
October 16, 2007Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem
Hazard: Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.