Recalls: Sports and Recreation :: Consumer Recalls

April 13, 2005 Zebco Recall of Children's Fishing Poles

The recalled fishing poles are brightly colored and feature pictures of the following cartoon characters on the reels: from Nickelodeon's SpongeBob Squarepants® are SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks; Nick Jr.'s Dora the Explorer®; Disney's Tigger; and the cast of Nickelodeon's Rocket Power®. "ZEBCO®" and "Floating Catch ‘Em Kit™" are written on the handles of these poles with the exception of the Rocket Power poles. The Rocket Power poles have a two-piece rod, were sold with sunglasses and "Rocket Power" is written on the rod. Newer fishing poles with a date code on the rod (near the handle) are not included in the recall. Sold at: Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide from August 2001 through March 2005 for between $9 and $13. Read more.

April 13, 2005 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Recall Reminder for ATVs

Model year 2001-2004 Raptor YFM660R ATVs are involved in this recall. The 2001 to 2004 model year ATVs have “660R” written on both sides of the bodywork and “Raptor” written on both sides of the rear fender. The 2001 and 2002 ATVs are either blue and white or black and white; the 2003 ATVs are either blue and white, black and red, or black with blue flame graphics; and the 2004 ATVs are either blue and white or red and white. Read more.

April 13, 2005 Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Recall Reminder for Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs

Model year 2005 PW80 and TTR90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs. These 2005 model year ATVs have “Grizzly 125” written on both sides of the bodywork. The ATVs are either hunter green, steel blue, or Realtree Hardwoods® High Definition Camouflage. These 2005 model year off-road motorcycles have either “PW80” or “TT-R90” written on both sides of the bodywork. The off-road motorcycles are blue and white. Read more.

April 5, 2005 Hunter's View Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands

Hunter's View Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2005 Release #05-147 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 878-0440 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Hunter's View Announce Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands Important Note: There is an update to this recall, which can be found by clicking here WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands Units: About 500,000 Manufacturer: Hunter's View, of Peoria, Ill. Hazard: The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: These 2004 model year Fall Arrest Systems (harnesses) have model number 3333 and Model Year 2004 written on a white label attached to the harness or the tree strap. They were included with every Hunters View and every Comfort Zone brand tree stand sold under the following names and model numbers: Product Name Model Number Product Name Model Number Product Name Model Number Eagle ATC-4000 12' Buddy XL LS-425 Condor TC-500 Condor Lite ATC-5500 15' Cougar LS-500 Silver Condor TC-560 Silver Condor Lite ATC-5600 Cougar Magnum LS-508 Stealth TCD-500 Silver Hawk Lite ATC-6000 16' Whitetail LS-510 Hawk TCW-400 Trophy Hunter Lite ATCD-5600 16' Silver Puma LS-555 Wildcat TS-105 Silver Condor Lite ATCW-5600 16' Lynx LS-575 Bobcat TS-111 Wildcat CS Lite ATS-1050 15' Buddy Stand LSA-403 Mountain Cat TS-120 Panther Lite HVATS-2000 15' Buddy Stand LSD-402 Panther HVTS-200 Timber Cat Lite ATS-2150 15' Magnum Buddy Stand LSD-425 Razorback TS-350 Big Horn Ram Lite ATS-4100 15' Steel Ladder Stand LSD-500 Hunter TS-355 Silver Daddy ATS-4650 15' Deluxe Ladder Stand LSD-502 Silver Hunter TS-365 Monster Mag Lite ATSD-4100 15' Dual Season Hunter LSD-525 Bighorn Ram TS-400 Full Body Fall Arrest System FAS-3000 15' Condo LSD-602 Big Daddy TS-465 16' Black Bear LS-213 12' Buddy Stand LSW-400 Magnum TSD-102 12' Buddy Stand LS-400 Prairie Falcon TC-120 Razorback TSW-350 15' Buddy Stand LS-403 Hawk TC-400 Sold by: Hunting and sporting good stores nationwide beginning in January 2004 for between $100 and $300. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these harnesses immediately and contact Hunters View to receive a free replacement harness. Consumer Contact: Call Hunter's View at (888) 878-0440 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.huntersview.com Read more.

March 29, 2005 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. Recall of DS650 ATVs

Model year 2004 and 2005 Bombardier DS650 ATVs under model numbers 0003A5A00, 0003A5B00, 0003B5A00, 0003B5B00, 000799700, 000799500, 000771900, and 000771700 are part of this recall. The ATV model number identification decal is located on the right side of the frame, in front of the engine. Read more.

March 24, 2005 Arctic Cat Inc. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

The recalled includes 2005 Arctic Cat 500 and 650 FIS, and 400 and 500 TBX model ATVs. The FIS models affected by this recall have the vehicle identification number (VIN) ranges of 4UF05ATV15T226237 through 4UF05ATV15T242874, and 4UF05ATV55T246510 through 4UF05ATV55T248189. The TBX models have VIN ranges of 4UF05ATV15T221345 through 4UF05ATV15T223967, and 4UF05ATVX5T251024 through 4UF05ATV55T251397. The VIN is located on the left rear frame tube of the vehicle near the upper shock mount. Read more.

March 24, 2005 MGA Entertainment Recall of Bratz Stylin' Scooters

The product is a non-motorized two-wheeled scooter with a folding hinge and an adjustable handlebar. The scooter platform is purple with a bright pink Bratz logo on the top surface. Scooters containing information identifying the product as Item No. 266563, with a date of manufacture prior to July 2004, and manufactured by Jurong Dumar Bicycle, Inc. are included in this recall. This identification information can be located either in the area directly beneath the scooter platform or at the bottom of the scooter near the rear wheel. Read more.

March 16, 2005 American Suzuki Motor Corporation Recall of 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-A500F Vinson, Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-F500F Vinson, and Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700X KingQuad ATVs. Suzuki Vinson and KingQuad ATVs are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2003 and February 2005. These ATVs are available in yellow, green, red or camouflage and have the model name (Vinson or KingQuad) on the side of the fuel tank. A photograph of the 2005 Suzuki King Quad ATV is provided below. Read more.

March 14, 2005 Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of Kawasaki Prairie™ 700 ATVs

The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include the Prairie™ KVF700-D1 4x4 model, which were manufactured between June 2004 and February 2005. The ATVs come in green and red and have the words "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" printed on each side of the vehicle's fuel tank. Read more.

March 14, 2005 Polaris Industries Recall of "900 Fusion," "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles

Model year 2005 Polaris "900 Fusion", "900 RMK", and "900 Switchback" snowmobiles with model numbers S05PL8DSD, S05PM8DS(A)(B), S05PN8DS, S05PS8DS, S05MP8DS(A)(B)(C), S05PL8DS(A)(B)(C) are part of this recall. The snowmobile model and serial number identification decal is located on the right front side of the tunnel. The serial number is permanently stamped into the tunnel and the model number is embossed on the decal. Read more.