Civia Cycles Recalls Hyland Bicycles, Aluminum Civia Fenders Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 15114 · Apr 16, 2015 · Civia Cycles
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15114
- Date
- Apr 16, 2015
- Company
- Civia Cycles
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Hyland Bicycles and Aluminum Fenders
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall includes all Civia aluminum fenders sold separately as aftermarket sets and all Civia Hyland bicycles sold with the fenders as original equipment. The recalled fenders are round, designed for use with 700c wheels and tires and have the Civia logo on the front and rear sides of each fender. Fender sets came in black, blue, green, olive, red and silver. Hyland bicycles came in blue, green, olive and red. The bikes have "Hyland" on the top tube, "Civia" on the down tube and the Civia logo on the seat tube.
What can happen
The fender mounting bracket can break or bend, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled fenders and contact an authorized Civia Cycles dealer to receive a $60 credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Civia has received one report in which a consumer stated that a bracket broke and resulted in the consumer suffering a cervical spine injury and nerve damage.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle retailers nationwide and online from April 2008 through March 2013 for about $60 per Civia fender set and between $1,200 and $4,500 for Civia Hyland bicycles.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hyland bicycles and aluminum fenders?
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled fenders and contact an authorized Civia Cycles dealer to receive a $60 credit.
What is the hazard?
The fender mounting bracket can break or bend, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.