Recalls: Sports and Recreation

July 6, 2016 Razor Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves non-UL certified Hovertrax brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hovertrax hoverboards have two wheels at either end of articulated dual platforms and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The recalled Hovertrax brand hoverboards have serial numbers beginning with 55X120-01, 55X120-02, 55X110-01, 55X110-02 and 55X230-01. The serial number is printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the deck or on the charger. Read more.


May 12, 2016 Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV400 and RTV500 series gas-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 22042 for the RTV400 and 25083 to 40991 for the RTV500. The model is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The serial number is also on the data plate. Read more.


May 10, 2016 American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

This recall involves model year 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles. The ROVs are motorized off-road vehicles with a steering wheel, a gas pedal, a brake pedal, bucket or bench seats, seat belts and an occupant protection structure. The recalled ROVs were sold in three-seat and five-seat models in red, silver or camouflage color. "HONDA" is printed on the front grill and rear tail gate. "Pioneer 1000" is printed on the sides of the vehicle near the tailgate. The model and serial numbers are on a certification label located at the top rear of the left front wheel well. The following model/types and serial number ranges are included in this recall: Model Type Serial Number Range Seats M5P A 1HFVE0405G4001087 - 1HFVE0400G4001806 5 M5D A 1HFVE0420G4003427 - 1HFVE0420G4003427 5 M5D A 1HFVE0421G4003470 - 1HFVE0421G4003470 5 M5D A 1HFVE0429G4003488 - HFVE0427G4004087 5 M5D 2A 1HFVE0467G4000723 - 1HFVE0461G4000782 5 M3 A 1HFVE0486G4000665 - 1HFVE0485G4000964 3 M3P A 1HFVE04A7G4002444 - 1HFVE04A6G4003603 3 M5P AC 1HFVE04H6G4000181 - 1HFVE04HXG4000300 5 M3 AC 1HFVE04L4G4000121 - 1HFVE04L9G4000180 3 M3P 2AC 1HFVE04N9G4000181 - 1HFVE04NXG4000240 3 M5D 3A 1HFVE04P1G4000063 - 1HFVE04P1G4000242 5 M5D 3AC 1HFVE04R6G4000061 - 1HFVE04R7G4000120 5 Read more.


May 10, 2016 Cybex International Recalls Decline Free Weight Benches Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves the Olympic Decline free weight bench with model numbers 16060, 16061, 16062 and 16063. The bench consists of a steel frame with an upholstered pad on which the user rests his/her back, and a rack on which the user can engage a 7-foot bar with its weight plates when the user completes the exercise routine. On all of these models the upholstered pad is configured at a 15 degree angle so that, in use, the user's back and shoulders are lower than the user's thighs and knees. A decal bearing the unit's model and serial number is affixed to the tube near where the user's feet are placed when using the unit. The recalled benches have serial numbers C1208 through K0915, which represent manufacture dates of December 2008 through September 2015. "Cybex" is printed on the benches. Read more.


April 19, 2016 Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported

Ths recall involves Polaris Model Year 2013-2016 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). Visit www.polaris.com to determine if your RZR ROVs VIN number is included in this recall. 2013/2014 RZR XP 900 3NSJT9EAXEF364144 - 3NSJT9EA4EF385345 4XAJT87A0DP456738 - 4XAJT87A8EF366714 2014/2015/2016 RZR XP 1000 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com. 3NSVDE992FF361215 - 3NSVDE998GF784060 4XAST1EA0EB165962 - 4XAVFE992GB344924 2015/2016 RZR 900 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com. 3NSVAE871FF366883 - 3NSVAE874GH861374 4XAVAA878FB926614 - 4XAVAE873GB673176 2015/2016 RZR S 900 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com. 3NSVBE870FF361395 - 3NSVBA876GH860331 4XAVBE879FP340592 - 4XAVBE876GB673749 2016 RZR S 1000 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com 3NSVBE994GH102740 - 3NSVBE99XGH108171 4XAVBE995GP340655 - 4XAVBE997GB673744 The VIN is normally located on the driver’s side rear frame rail, above the PVT cover. Check your Owner’s Manual if you have any difficulty locating the VIN. VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the ranges above are included in this recall. To determine if a specific ROV is included in this recall visit www.Polaris.com and click on "Off-Road Safety Recalls" under the "Rider Community" heading on the main page of the Polaris website. Read more.


April 13, 2016 Rollerblade USA Recalls Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

This recall involves black Rollerblade brand Maxxum helmets. "Rollerblade" is printed on the side of the helmet, a white inline skate logo is printed on the back of the helmet and a label on the inside of the helmet contains the model number "YJ-219" and production date of October 2014 or earlier. The SKU number 06520210100 is printed on the helmet's box. Read more.


March 30, 2016 Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves 16 models of Black Diamond brand carabiners with manufacturing date codes between 4350 and 6018. "Black Diamond" or the Black Diamond logo is printed on the front of the carabiners. The manufacturing date code is printed on the side of the carabiners. All carabiner colors are included in the recall. They were sold individually or as part of a climbing gear set. The following carabiners are included in the recall: MINI PEARABINER SCREWGATE, POSITRON BENT CARABINER, OVAL CARABINER, NITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER, OVALWIRE CARABINER, NITRON BENT CARABINER, LIGHT D CARABINER, NEUTRINO CARABINER, HOTWIRE CARABINER, POSITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER, OZ CARABINER, NITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER, HOODWIRE CARABINER, ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER, POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER VAPORLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER Read more.


March 30, 2016 Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves Black Diamond 18 mm wide nylon runners that are 60 cm/24 inches or 120 cm/48 inches long that have a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape). The nylon runners were sold in red, blue, gold, green, gray and purple. "CE 0333" and 2014 or 2015 are printed on the sewn-in label. Read more.


March 25, 2016 Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Headlights and Taillights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The recall includes Specialized Flux and Stix Sport and Comp model bicycle headlights and taillights sold separately as aftermarket equipment. They have rechargeable batteries with USB ports. Flux headlights: Flux headlights have a round, metal mounting system that fits both flat and drop handlebars. "Flux" is printed on the side of the black, rectangular-shaped lights and on the bottom of the pewter-colored aluminum casing. Flux taillights: Flux taillights have a pewter-colored base with a 110-lumen light on the top. They mount on 27.2 mm, 30.9 mm and Venge seat posts. The Specialized logo is printed on top of the taillights. They have a sensor to boost output in flash mode during the daytime. Stix headlights: Stix headlights are black with a 70-lumen light (Stix Sport) or a 105-lumen light (Stix Comp). They mount on handlebars between 22.2 mm and 35 mm in diameter. Stix is printed in white letters on the end of the headlight. Read more.


March 18, 2016 RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury

This recall involves blue CompuTrainer Flywheels manufactured before 2008. The CompuTrainer Flywheels are used to make bicycles stationary for indoor training. The blue flywheel is a die casting made of zinc. It measures 4.75 inches in diameter and weighs 1.1 pounds. Flywheels manufactured after 2008 are silver in color, and are not included in this recall. Read more.