4,600 Folding Bikes Recalled By Watsonville Firm Over Fall Risk
The Watsonville, California-based West Marine Products has announced the recall of two types of folding bikes that are supposed to be used in the vicinity of marinas. The recall affects an estimated 4,600 Port Runner 2 and Jetty Express 2 bicycles that were available for sale across the country between March 2010 and last July. … read more
Fall Hazard Leads to Recall of 1,500 Joovy Car Seat Adapters
A series of car seat adapters are being recalled by Joovy because of concerns that children could fall out of the units. The recall pertains to an estimated 1,500 Zoom stroller adapters that allow the parent to tuck the car seat into a stroller. Unfortunately, the clips that allow for attachment are in danger of… read more
11,250 Suspension Forks Recalled By California Company Over Fall Risk
Suspension forks for mountain bikes are being recalled by a company based in California because of a possible fall threat the items could pose. The recall was issued by the Watsonville-based Fox Factory and pertains to 34 and 32 Evolution Series suspension forks of the 2013 model year that will have the FOX logo placed… read more
1,400 Chairs From Hobby Lobby Recalled Over Collapse Risk
The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Hobby Lobby Stores has announced the recall of accent chairs that were only sold by that retailer. 1,400 black wooden accent chairs with a PO number of 9099294 and a style number of 5218300 are affected by the recall, which was issued due to the threat of loosening or detachment of… read more
Fall Threat Leads Bicycle Part To Be Recalled By SRAM
WiFli Rear Derailleurs are being recalled by the Chicago, Illinois-based SRAM because of a possible fall risk posed to riders. The recall affects around 1,700 SRAM RED items that are designed to allow for the movement of gears on a bicycle chain. On these particular products, loosening or full dislodging of the rear pivot pin… read more
Fall Risk Prompts California Company to Recall 7,000 ElliptiGO Cycles
Three models of ElliptiGO outdoor elliptical cycles are being recalled by the Solana Beach, California-based ElliptiGO because of a possible fall risk created by the products. 11R, 3C, and 8C models of these cycles have drive arm axles and front forks that are in danger of becoming dislodged from the bodies of the cycles. Persons… read more
Lullaby Cradle Gliders Recalled By Dream On Me Over Possible Fall Risk
The South Plainfield, New Jersey-based Dream on Me has announced the recall of Lullaby Cradle Gliders of four different colors, all of which were produced in October of 2011. 700 of the gliders are affected by the recall, which was initiated because there’s a possibility that falling or sliding of the mattress support board can… read more
California Seeks To Reduce Accidents In The Roofing Industry
In a bid to improve roofing safety in California, the Roofing Compliance Work Group has been launched by the state. The group is intended to make sure that compliance with roof safety guidelines and regulations is being carried out throughout California and that complaints can be responded to in an adequate and expedient manner. The… read more
Incident Puts Stadium Railing Safety In The Spotlight
With football season about to start, an important question should be asked: are stadiums safe for the fans who watch the games? Concussion safety has drawn a lot of attention in the media, but a recent incident in which an Atlanta man fell over a railing at an Atlanta Braves game has drawn attention to… read more
Fall Hazard Prompts Recall of Giant Bicycles By Newbury Park Company
The Newbury Park, California-based Giant Bicycles has announced the recall of XtC Advanced SL 29er 1 and 29er 0 bikes due to a fall hazard posed. The recall also pertains to a series of seatposts that would have been sold apart from the bike itself. Whether coming with the bike or purchased separately, the carbon… read more
Slice RS and Cannondale Bicycles Recalled Due to Possible Fall Threat
A series of bicycles imported by the Bethel, Connecticut-based Cycling Sports Group are being recalled due to a potential fall threat posed. Cannondale announced the recall, which affects 500 Slice RS and Cannondale Triathlon bicycles of the 2013 model year. The brake plates on these bikes are reportedly in danger of becoming loose. They could… read more
Fall Risk Prompts Recall of 2,200 Johnny G. Krankcycles By Matrix
The Cottage Grove, Wisconsin-based Johnson Health Tech North America has announced the recall of Johnny G. Krankcycle by Matrix workout equipment. 2,200 or so of the products are being recalled, and they were made available to regular consumers, gyms, rehab facilities, and similar venues between January 2008 and January 2012. The seat on the equipment… read more
