CPSC2011-06-08
Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard
Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard
The bicycle rack's mounting bracket can crack or break. When this happens, the rack can fall onto the bicycle's front wheel, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Sold at
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175.
Affected count
About 100
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a rack mounting bracket breaking while the rider was on the bicycle, resulting in minor cuts.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at (877) 311-7686 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://civiacycles.com/aftermarketloringfrontrackrecall/
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Quality-Bicycle-Products-Recalls-Civia-Bicycle-Racks-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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