Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-06-08). Hazards: fall. About 100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11241 |
| Published | 2011-06-08 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel |
| Firm named in the title | Quality Bicycle Products |
| Firms | Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 100 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175. |
Description
This recall involves Civia Loring bicycle racks. They have black aluminum tubing with bamboo panels and mount to the bicycle's front fork. The word "Civia" is printed on the rack's side panels.
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a rack mounting bracket breaking while the rider was on the bicycle, resulting in minor cuts.
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