2013

A company based right here in California is recalling a series of strollers for the potential hazards they would pose to children.  Parents across the country should take note before an incident befalls them. The El Segundo-based Bugaboo Americas announced the recall, which pertains to Bugaboo Donkey and Cameleon strollers with a variety of serial… read more

Products that are meant to be used by children or to carry children must meet rigorous safety standards.  Young kids need to be protected by the hazards that are out there in the world, and when an item doesn’t meet the necessary standards, recalls like this next one must be issued. The Richmond, Virginia-based Baby… read more

A child’s toy has been recalled, but not before a few reported incidents were brought to the attention of the company.  If you have a child, then make sure this toy is taken away promptly if it’s in their possession. The Streetsboro, Ohio-based Step2 Company announced the recall, which concerns the X-Rider Car.  This red… read more

An item meant to be used by cyclists is being recalled due to the danger it could pose to those same persons. Bike wheel rim tape with the number 700X18 A/V is the subject of the recall, which was announced by the Las Vegas, Nevada-based FLO Cycling LLC.  This yellow tape was actually given away… read more

Hunters’ tree stands are being recalled due to the threat they could pose to consumer safety. 14,000 stands in total are thought to be affected by the recall that was announced by the Cumberland, Wisconsin-based Rivers Edge Tree Stands.  Big Foot, Baby Big Foot, and Lite Foot models without an X or an orange dot… read more

The San Francisco-based Fitness Anywhere has issued a recall on their TRX Suspension Trainer devices due to a fall hazard posed by older models. Buckles used to alter strap length are in danger of breaking and thus leading a user to sustain a fall and an injury. There have been 570 reports of a breakage… read more

Cyclone Swing Seats are being recalled following two reported instances of the seats breaking.  Although no injuries were incurred, the threat of a fall hazard remains and thus the recall was issued. The Bremerton, Washington-based ADS is recalling 63 units of the product. Customers are encouraged to discontinue use and get in touch with the… read more

The Omaha, Nebraska-based Hayneedle has announced the recall of 131 Shorea Wooden Arc Hammock Stands.  The stand is made up of wood layers that can actually become detached from one another, thus posing a fall hazard to a consumer using the hammock.  Of 18 reported instances of this occurrence, only one has thus far led… read more

The Columbus, Ohio-based Big Lots has announced the recall of Wilson & Fisher log-style garden swings.  Around 6,900 wooden swings suffer from a defect wherein the consumer can fall because the seat is in danger of breaking.  Nine injury reports have been made among the 14 complaints of a breakage.  The swings, which cost $130… read more

928 Paratransit vehicles of the 2006 through 2011 model years have been recalled by Mobility Transportation Service due to a familiar defect.  The roll stop latches on the Braun wheelchair lifts found on these vehicles can bend out of alignment after a certain amount of wear and tear, which could cause an individual in a… read more

A recall has been issued on True Innovations’s Prestigio model leather office chairs. The issue with the chair has to do with the plating on the seat breaking and potentially causing an injury to those sitting upon it.  Free seat repair kits are being given to affected consumers so that they can correct the issue…. read more

Bicycle brakes are being recalled by the La Canada, California-based eecycleworks LLC. The recall is due to a potential crack in the bridge of the brake that can lead to a fall. So far, two reports of an incident have been filed, although neither of those resulted in injuries more serious than scrapes and bruises…. read more