http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/news/ Outdoor Safety Institute News and Resources en lisa.wess@ellislab.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-19T22:26:15+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/chariot_child_bicycle_trailer_recall/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/chariot_child_bicycle_trailer_recall/#When:21:26:15Z 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. Equipment Recalls, Front Page, RSS 2012-01-19T21:26:15+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/santa_claus_rappelling_incident/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/santa_claus_rappelling_incident/#When:18:32:12Z 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. Incident Analysis, Front Page, RSS 2011-12-17T18:32:12+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/cassin_joss_cam_recall/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/cassin_joss_cam_recall/#When:15:53:03Z 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. Equipment Recalls, Front Page, RSS 2011-11-11T15:53:03+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/aluminum_rappel_ring_recall/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/aluminum_rappel_ring_recall/#When:04:28:52Z 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. Equipment Recalls, Front Page, RSS 2011-10-29T04:28:52+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/trek_fx_and_district_bicycles_recall/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/trek_fx_and_district_bicycles_recall/#When:02:32:13Z 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. Equipment Recalls, Front Page, RSS 2011-10-28T02:32:13+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/2011_wrmc_and_aore_conferences/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/2011_wrmc_and_aore_conferences/#When:20:58:10Z 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. Field Safety, Program Management, Legal Issues, OSI News, Front Page, RSS 2011-08-12T20:58:10+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/uvex_funride_ski_helmet_recall/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/uvex_funride_ski_helmet_recall/#When:18:40:35Z Uvex Sports & Swix Sport USA with the U.S. CPSC have announced the recall of the Funride Ski Helmet. They provide insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard. The helmets were sold at ski shops from 2009 to 2011. Equipment Recalls, Front Page, RSS 2011-07-21T18:40:35+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/petzl_grigri_2_belay_device_recall/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/petzl_grigri_2_belay_device_recall/#When:20:46:31Z Petzl has issued an important recall for GriGri 2's falling within a range of serial numbers. Excessive force may cause the handle to jam in the open position, thereby disabling the assisted braking function. The jammed position is shown in the picture to the left. Equipment Recalls, Front Page, RSS 2011-06-20T20:46:31+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/affordable_satellite_texts_sos/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/affordable_satellite_texts_sos/#When:21:54:02Z DeLorme has a new partnership with the reliable Iridium satellite network to offer a two-way satellite GPS communicator. The highlight of the "inReach" device is the ability to both send and receive text messages when paired with an Android smartphone or DeLorme GPS device. It also offers tracking of users and maps. Field Safety, Tools and Toys, Front Page, RSS 2011-06-07T21:54:02+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/harness_recall_-_singing_rock_crux_nara_nemo/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/harness_recall_-_singing_rock_crux_nara_nemo/#When:15:38:35Z Singing Rock has announced a recall of certain Crux, Nara and Nemo harnesses. There has been a possible manufacturing defect resulting in decreased waist belt strength. The Crux is a fairly popular model that was the winner of Climbing Magazine's "Editors' Choice" Award. Equipment Recalls, Front Page, RSS 2011-06-07T15:38:35+00:00