In July of 2011, four NOLS students were injured in a grizzly attack in Alaska. We sort through the mess the media made of the story and link to some better reporting.

Chariot Carriers has recalled selected models of their popular child bicycle trailers and conversion kits. The trailer's hitch mechanism can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle.

Santa Claus has a rappelling incident at a Florida Shopping Mall. White beard and rappel device problem, may not be suitable for young viewers. The mall may need a risk management review.

Sierra Trading Post in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced a recall of the Cassin Joss Cams. The cams may fail. Sold in the U.S. through Sierra Trading Post between 2003 and 2006.

This recall is for unmarked aluminum rappel rings that were shipped by KONG and potentially other distributors. The rings have fractured and, in one case, apparently failed under body weight. The recall has been oddly handled through a variety of channels.

Trek and the CPSC have announced a recall of 2012 FX and District bicycles. The bolt that secures the seat clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.

The Outdoor Safety Institute will be at both the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) and the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) national conference. We'll be offering risk management workshops & have our booth setup at the conferences.