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U.S. CPSC July 6, 2005	Rolf Prima Inc. Recall of Bicycle Wheels The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC February 4, 2009	Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2009	True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC February 28, 2005	Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA Recall of ATVs On some units, the nut which secures the front upper suspension arm pivot bolt could come loose during vehicle use. Continued use of the vehicle could allow the nut to come off, and the upper suspension A-arm pivot bolt to back partially out. This would result in a loss of steering control, and possibly cause the rider to crash and suffer injury or death.
U.S. CPSC October 23, 2008	Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Riders Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2008	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders A retention bolt can come loose causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider.
U.S. CPSC July 24, 2006	American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The mounting brackets used to secure the left-front suspension arm to the ATV frame may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2005	Ritchey Design Inc. Recall of Bicycle Wheels The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2005	American Classic Recall of Bicycle Wheels The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC June 23, 2009	Loaded Boards Recalls Orangatang Skateboard Wheels; Blow-outs Pose Risk of Injury to Riders The recalled skateboard wheel's core can shear and blow-out causing the wheel to separate from the skateboard truck's axle and bearings. This poses a risk of serious injury to riders.
U.S. CPSC July 28, 2005	American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2005	Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC August 17, 2006	Target Recalls Scooters -- Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC March 29, 2005	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. Recall of DS650 ATVs The rear axle bearings may have not been sufficiently greased. This may cause a breaking of the bearing which could make the ATV unstable. The operator could lose control of the vehicle which could cause injury to the operator.
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2005	Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles Tie rod separation caused by either wear or severe impact can occur during operation, causing the front wheel to separate from the steering control. Separation of the tie rod can cause the rider to lose control of the ATV, resulting in a serious injury or death to the rider.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2005	Carter Brothers Manufacturing Co. Inc. Recall of Fun-Kart Go-Karts The wheel could separate from the go-kart, posing a roll-over hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007	Stokke Announces Recall of Certain Xplory Strollers Due to Front Wheel Detachment A bolt that attaches each front wheel to the stroller can loosen, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2006	American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard If the cushion lever mounting bracket on the ATV frame breaks, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC July 3, 2006	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and possibly ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC March 20, 2007	American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The bushing pivot mount boss on the left and right suspension arm may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing risk of serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007	Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 2, 2008	ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle 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.
U.S. CPSC December 7, 2004	American Suzuki Motor Corporation Recall of 2004 & 2005 Eiger(TM) and Vinson(R) ATVs Recalled ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. This could result in fuel leakage presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death.
U.S. CPSC May 21, 2002	Toy Steering Wheels Sold on Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft The steering wheel can break away from its base, allowing the small plastic turn signal and horn pieces to come off, posing a choking hazard to young children...
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2005	American Honda Motor Corp. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles A safety defect could exist in the transmission that could allow the rider to downshift from 1st gear into reverse without operating the reverse assist (lockout) lever. Unintended engagement of reverse gear while moving forward could lock the rear wheels and cause the rider to lose control.
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004	Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC July 19, 2005	Target Recall of Children's Toy Trucks Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2007	Stateside Powersports Recalls to Repair 90cc Youth Model ATVs The ATVs lack adequate tire labeling, tire pressure gauge, adequate stop engine switch and other safety requirements which could result in injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 12, 2005	Bush Hog, LLC Recall of Utility Vehicles The front suspension A-frame can break or separate from the front wheel and cause a loss of steering ability resulting in serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008	All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard If the ATV's rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn the joint will become contaminated and severe binding of the CV joints could occur, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2005	American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The fuel petcock inserts were made with incorrect material that does not correctly bond the fuel tank and petcock insert, which could allow fuel leakage. If this occurs, a fire hazard with the possibility of injury and property damage could result.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008	SunL Group Inc. Recalls Youth ATVs Due To Safety Defects The youth ATV lacks front brakes, a manual fuel shut-off, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly. The defects could lead to young drivers losing control of the ATVs, which poses the risk of serious injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC February 14, 2008	Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2005	WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Recall of Electric Bicycles The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2005	Fisher-Price Recall of Scooters and Mini Bikes If tires are over-inflated, the plastic rim within the wheel can break, causing the tire to rupture. This poses the risk of facial and hand injuries while inflating the tire.
U.S. CPSC March 14, 2005	Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of Kawasaki Prairie(TM) 700 ATVs The age recommendation warning label is missing. Children under 16 years old riding these adult-size ATVs can suffer serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2009	Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury The axle assembly's internal sleeve can loosen, causing one wheel to separate from the trailer. This poses a risk of injury to the child occupant or bike rider.
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2005	Poundex Associates Corp. Recall of Dining Chair The welds on the chair's rear legs can crack and break apart, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2002	Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC May 8, 2008	American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control 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.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2005	Arctic Cat Inc. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) The fuel tank used on some all-terrain vehicles could develop a fuel leak. If this occurs, a fire hazard with the possibility of injury and property damage could occur.
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2006	Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating A component of the winch kit can continue to pull current when in the "off" position, which can cause it to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2004	Robert Bosch Tool Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels These abrasive cut-off wheels do not have correct speed rating labels. If used at the labeled speed rating, the wheels can burst, causing possible injury to user and bystanders.
U.S. CPSC January 9, 2008	ATVs Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Loss of Speed Control 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.
U.S. CPSC July 24, 2002	ATVs Recalled by Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2004	LG Sourcing and Lowe's Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2001	Polaris Industries Inc. Recall ATVs Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC March 30, 2006	Toy Cars Recalled for Choking Hazard The hubcaps on the plastic wheels of Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles, from Kids Preferred LLC, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2007	Injuries Prompt Recall of Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps by Genuine Innovations The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of bruises, lacerations, and ringing in the ears to consumers.