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January 13, 2001Sports & Recreation
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Bicycles and Bicycle Components
Hazard: The recumbent bicycle's front fork steering tube can break, the frame of the 12-inch children's bicycle can break during use, the Cannondale bicycle forks can break, the Magura brakes could fail, the Supergo handlebars can crack and break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries. The carbon fiber wrap on the handlebar can hide cracking of the aluminum handlebar underneath the carbon. The Supergo carbon fiber bar ends can detach from the aluminum clamp.
January 13, 2001Other
CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Contact Adhesive
Hazard: The adhesive contains toluene, which can present a fire and poisoning hazard to consumers. The packaging of this product does not have the required cautionary labeling, as required under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
January 13, 2001Appliances
CPSC, Kenyon International Inc. Announce Recall of Portable Butane Stoves
Hazard: The unit's safety fuel shut-off system could fail to shut off when the fuel container is overheated. If overheated, the flame from the stove flares up, and cannot be controlled with the adjustment valve, posing a fire hazard.
January 11, 2001Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
Hazard: The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death.
January 9, 2001Children's Products
CPSC, BBC International Ltd. Announce Recall of Crayola® Toddler Boots
Hazard: The toggle, a small plastic ball attached to the laces, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.