June 2003 recalls

7 supported consumer-product notices published in June 2003, from official CPSC data.

Recall results

New03-542Sports & Outdoors

Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs

Kawasaki Motors

The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash.

  • Crash
  • 3,000 units
  • 3 reports
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New03-148Children & Toys

Cosco Arriva and Turnabout infant car seats/carriers

Dorel Juvenile Group

When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle locks can unexpectedly break or release from the carrying position, causing the seat to unlatch or flip forward. When this happens, an infant can fall to the ground and suffer injuries.

  • Fall
  • 1.2 million units
  • 416 reports, 9 injuries
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New03-543Sports & Outdoors

Bombardier Motor Ski-Doo® snowmobiles

The Start/RER switch for the SDI models and the Start switch for the V-1000 models may be defective, creating two potential problems: Condition A: If the operator leaves the engine cut out switch in the "ON" position and the tether cut out switch cap on the switch post, the vehicle may start by itself (SDI models and V-1000 models). Condition B: While vehicle is idling, the engine may stop and then restart in the reverse stationary mode (SDI models only). Both of these conditions may be hazardous to the driver, as well as to persons nearby.

  • Laceration
  • 548 units
  • No incidents reported
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New03-145Lighting & Ceiling Fans

Homier Distributing HDC Extension Cords

The extension cords and lights have undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate grounding, faulty electrical connections, and plastic handles that, once ignited, continue to burn and spread flames, posing a shock, electrocution, and fire hazard to consumers.

  • Fire
  • Burn
  • About 150,000 units
  • 1 report
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New03-137Children & Toys

Babi Italia "Tiffany" and "Josephine"

The slats on the drop-side rails can come loose or detach. A child's head can get caught in the space left by loose or missing slats, presenting an entrapment hazard. In addition, children can fall through the slat opening.

  • Fall
  • Entrapment
  • About 2,000 units
  • 41 reports
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