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Friday, July 03, 2009

Equipment Recalls

Keep your program up to date on potential equipment hazards.


New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Ropes Due to Fall Hazard
July 29, 2008
Consumer Product Safety Commission

#5 Trango Big Bro Recall Notice
February 17, 2009
Trango.com

Nordica USA Recalls to Repair Skis; Binding Plates Can Break, Poses Fall Hazard to Skiers
February 12, 2009
Consumer Product Safety Commission

Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard
February 11, 2009
Consumer Product Safety Commission

Marzocchi Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury during Repair
February 10, 2009
Consumer Product Safety Commission

Camp Stoves Sold Exclusively at Dick’s Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
February 10, 2009
Consumer Product Safety Commission

Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard
February 4, 2009
Consumer Product Safety Commission

L.L. Bean Recalls Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather Due to Fall Hazard
February 1, 2009
Consumer Product Safety Commission

Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall
January 19, 2009
Consumer Product Safety Commission

Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
December 23, 2008
Consumer Product Safety Commission

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