GT downhill mountain bicycles
Details: This recall involves all 2015 model year GT Fury Elite and GT Fury Expert downhill mountain bicycles. The recalled 2015 Fury Elite model is white with blue and red accents. The recalled 2015 Fury Expert model is metallic gray with lime-green accents. The bicycles have front and rear disc brakes and come with rear shock absorbers and front suspensions. “Fury” is printed on the top tube, the GT logo is on the down tube and the chainstay. The model names are printed in small letters on the top tube of the bicycles near the word Fury.
Why: The front wheel hub can break and cause the disc-brake system to fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the consumer.
Incidents: Cycling Sports Group has received two reports of broken hubs. No injuries have been reported.
How many: About 160
For more:
800-726-2453 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, e-mail custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.com, or go to online at and click on Recalls under Recalls & Safety at the bottom of the page.
ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver
Details: The ORTOVOX S1+ transceiver is used as a beacon to locate an individual in the event of avalanche burial. The flip-case design transceiver is black with green accent stripes on the top sides. ORTOVOX and S1+ are printed on the top of the device. In the open/receive position the top half of the transceiver displays a blue screen with green border that displays an image and distance reading of the buried individual. The transceivers measure about 5 inches long by 3 inches wide by 1 inch thick in the closed/transmit position. All transceivers manufactured from 2010 through 2014 are included in the recall. The manufacture date is printed inside the battery door on the back of the transceiver with a roman numeral representing the quarter of the year and a two-digit number referring to the year.
Why: The S1+ hardware can fail, resulting in an inability to transmit a discoverable signal during an emergency situation, even as the unit appears to be powered on and functioning properly.
Incidents: None reported.
How many: About 3,000
For more: 877-384-9252 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, e-mail ortovox.warranty@deuterusa.com or go to and click on the “S1+ Avalanche Transceiver Recall” box for more information.
John Wood oil-fired water heaters
Details: This recall involves John Wood brand 50- and 70-gallon oil-fired water heaters. The 50-gallon water heaters have model number JW517 and serial numbers from 1349A021678 through 1503A016643. The 70-gallon water heaters have model number JW717 and serial numbers from 1421M001517 through 436M000040. The water heaters are gray with “John Wood” printed in blue and white near the top. The model number, size and serial numbers are printed on the rating plate near the top of the tank. Only oil-fired water heaters are included in this recall.
Why: The water heater’s combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water. Combustible material near the outside of the water heater can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents: None reported
How many: About 250
For more: 866-880-4661 between 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or go to and click on Recall Notices for more information.
Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower
Details: This recall involves Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mowers with a 17-inch mowing deck. The recalled mowers have a silver motor housing and deck with a side discharge chute, a black foldable handle and a bright green bail lever, height-adjustment lever and handle knobs. The mowers have a 24-volt removable, rechargeable battery. Brand name “Earthwise” and “17” appear on the front of the mowers. Model number 60517 is on the name plate on the back of the motor cover.
Why: The mower can start when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Incidents: None reported
How many: About 1,200
For more: 800- 633-1501 between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, e-mail sales@reelin.com or go to and click on Safety Recall for more information.
