According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a fall hazard has prompted a recall regarding all units of certain 2012 and 2013 road bicycles and frame sets. The federal agency has stated that the models Crux, Secteur and Tarmac SL4 were equipped with steering tubes that could break unexpectedly, which could cause the rider to lose control while riding. The reports indicate that the Specialized 2012 and 2013 models of bicycles and frame sets were linked to two accidents (read more)
Read MoreAccording to a series of news agencies, several units of 2013 model of Diamonback Steilacoom RCX bicycles are being recalled over a possible fall hazard. The bicycles may have been assembled with incorrect parts responsible for the support of the bike’s headsets, which could lead to a failure of the steerer tube. If this component fails while the bicycle is being used, the rider may end up falling and sustaining injuries as a result. Up to this moment, no incidents (read more)
Read MoreMeijer Incorporated is recalling 68,000 units of some of their bicycles. The company is recalling their Huffy, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Northwoods, Pacific, Razor and also their Schwinn bicycles that were designed to be measured 20″ or more. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall was issued due to an issue with the pedals, which can become loosened up unexpectedly. According to the news, if this happens, the pedal will detach itself from the bicycle and cause the rider (read more)
Read MoreKolecraft Enterprises is recalling Contours brand Tandem Strollers, according to several news sources. The recall was considered necessary because the nuts holding the basket in these strollers can come undone and the front wheel assembly can break, creating choking and falling hazards for children occupying the stroller. No injuries associated with these strollers have been reported at this time but parents and caregivers are urged to stop using the stroller and contact Kolcraft for a free repair kit for the (read more)
Read MoreCertain chair sets sold at Lowe’s are being recalled over possible fall hazards. According to the news, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 16,400 units of patio chair sets made by Midas Lin Company. The chairs listed under this recall are not solid enough to prevent a fall. The company reported that 13 people have sustained injuries after using these defective chairs. Consumers with the recalled items in their possession should contact the manufacturer at once for a full (read more)
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Jul
2012
Swings Recalled, Incidents Reported
Flexible flyer swing sets are being voluntarily recalled by Troxel due to a large number of complaints associated with the see saw seats coming detached and breaking. According to the news, the product is sold at several Toys R Us and Walmart stores. Consumers should contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit and stop using the product until it is fully repaired to prevent accidents from occurring. All models listed in the official recall announcement are recalled by the (read more)
Read MoreOn July 18th, 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission decided to put out a recall on about 8,000 units of the 786X Little Jumpers Trampoline made by the company Alex. The federal agency stated that the reason for the voluntary recall is because the blue and yellow handlebar located on the top of the toy could possible break while a child is using the recalled trampoline, which might lead to a hazardous fall. This recall has been extended and (read more)
Read MoreA recall has been submitted for all units of the Ondal AC2000 (PDI) Television Mounting systems. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall is due to the presence of defective arm joints on the television mounting system. The federal agency stated that the lack of a washer at the top joint could probably result in excessive wear of the stop pins on the arm. This issue causes the system to fall and injure users or bystanders. The (read more)
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Jul
2012
More Bed Frames Being Recalled
According to a series of news outlets, a recent recall has been issued for all units of the Full- and Twin-Size Bordeaux Collection Bed Frames, sold and manufactured by Samuel Lawrence Furniture. These potentially hazardous and positively defective items were sold nationwide between August of 2009 and April of 2012. The reason is that the headboard or footboard can become loose or fall off, which could lead to the consumer falling. Over 100 incidents associated with these defective bed frames (read more)
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Jul
2012
Molenaar Folding Step Stools Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on all units of 13-inch plastic folding step stools imported by Molenaar LLC, of Willmar, Minn. The stools present a great danger of a fall hazard to users. The specific stools in question were given away as free promotional products during the spring of 2012 to various costumers. The stools should be returned immediately to the particular store they were received from in exchange for a different promotional item. If (read more)
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