Husky Vertical Bike Hooks Recalled by Waterloo Industries Due to Risk of Injury; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Recall 15110 · Apr 15, 2015 · Waterloo Industries Inc.
105,000
units affected
105,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15110
- Date
- Apr 15, 2015
- Company
- Waterloo Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 105,000
- Product
- Husky® Securelock™ Vertical Bike Hooks
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Husky® Securelock™ vertical bike hooks used with a Husky Trackwall garage storage system. The 3 by 3.5 inch black metal plate is mounted to the grooves in the Trackwall and the bike's tire is attached to a hook protruding from the plate. There are no markings on the hook. The Trackwall has "Husky" printed on the lower left corner. The hook holds up to a 35 pound bike.
What can happen
The mounted bike hooks can unexpectedly detach, allowing the bike to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hooks and return them to the nearest Home Depot store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 22 reports of the bike hooks falling from the mounted Trackwall, including 12 reports of property damage to bicycles and/or nearby vehicles. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide from April 2011 to March 2015 for about $9.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled husky® securelock™ vertical bike hooks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hooks and return them to the nearest Home Depot store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The mounted bike hooks can unexpectedly detach, allowing the bike to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
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.