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Product Recalls in 2003

216 recalls announced in 2003.

January 17, 2003Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
Hazard: The mounting bolts on the front brake calipers were not tightened to the specified torque value. This may cause the bolts to loosen or fall out during operation, resulting in brake failure. This could result in severe injury or death.
January 16, 2003Other
CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears
Hazard: The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child.
January 14, 2003Kitchen & Dining
CPSC, Innova Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Exploding Frying Pans
Hazard: The pans can explode or separate when preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, which can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.
January 14, 2003Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, American Power Conversion Corp. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems
Hazard: The power supply device can fail, causing the unit to overheat, which may pose a fire hazard to consumers.
January 9, 2003Children's Products
CPSC, Pace Products Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Soap Making Kits
Hazard: The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the tray mold posing a burn hazard to children.
January 7, 2003Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Sun Rise Industrial Co., Ltd. and Raleigh America Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
Hazard: The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash.