2012

A potential fall hazard that could affect infants has led to the recall of a children’s product. The recall was announced by the Chicago-based importer and distributor Kolcraft Enterprises.  It pertains to two products: the Kolcraft Tender Vibes and Light Vibes bassinets.  The Tender Vibes bassinets have model numbers KB021-ARC, KB022-VER,  and KB039-CMR1.  KB043-BNT1 is… read more

Sportspower Limited, a sporting goods manufacturer located in Hong Kong China, has issued a voluntary recall at the urging of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission for approximately 92,000 of its Sportspower BouncePro 14 foot Trampolines due to a defect that might cause a fall hazard. The netting material surrounding the edges of these… read more

Defects can occur in just about any product, and as you’ll soon see, even the very chair you’re sitting on might be deemed unsafe. Salt Lake City-based Intercon has announced a recall of their Sonoma Valley Swivel Top Bar Stools due to a potential danger these items could pose to users.  Manufactured in China by… read more

First there were two recalls concerning bike products, and now a second recall about a chair in one day? Sad but true.  A Boca Raton, Florida-based company known as Swinton Avenue Trading has announced a recall of their Office Depot Brand Biella Leather Desk Chairs.  Swinton Avenue was responsible for importing the item, but it… read more

With the staggering number of recalls that get issued on a regular basis, it can seem like nowhere is safe from a potentially defective product.  And as you’re about to see, the very chair you’re sitting on right now could pose a threat. Williams-Sonoma’s West Elm division has announced a recall of a series of… read more

BCI Burke, a Wisconsin-based company, has announced a recall of their 2 and 3/8 inch Arch Swing Sets.  This is in response to seven reports of the swing sets breaking, two of which contributed to minor injuries to those using the item. 250 swing sets fall under the purview of this recall.  The issue has… read more

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has initiated a recall on a certain number of bicycle brake cables used in road bikes. The product was manufactured by W.L. Gore and Associates, a company based out of Elkton, Maryland.  Specifically, the recall affects by the GORE Ride On Low Friction System and Professional System.  9,900 units… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been announced for about 2,300 units of Standard and Economy Hammock Stands due to the product posing a fall hazard. The company, Twin Oaks, announced the recall after receiving reports regarding the foot bracket of the recalled hammock cracking. The company received 43 reports of incidents involving a… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 3,000 units of Kelly Single and Double Jogging Strollers due to a fall and injury hazard. The company announced the recall after it was found that the recalled strollers had faulty front wheels which could potentially come loose while in use, causing the stroller… read more

Bumbleride has had to recall their Indie and Indie Twin strollers due to a defect that creates a possible fall hazard. 28,000 units are affected by this recall, which encompasses model numbers I-107, I-110, and I-205 in the single stroller product, and IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305 in the twin stroller set.  Both products were produced… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 900 units of 2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles after it was discovered that the fork can crack, resulting in a potential fall hazard for unsuspecting riders. The recall was announced by the company, Giant Bicycle, Inc., in cooperation with… read more

Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced a voluntary by Trek Bicycle Corporation of some of their bikes due to a fall hazard, according to recent news sources. The products affected by this recall are the Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles. About 27,000 were sold from May 2011 to September… read more