Loctek Recalls Fleximouts Overhead Garage Storage Racks Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Recall 22171 · Jun 23, 2022 · Loctek
17,500
units affected
17,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22171
- Date
- Jun 23, 2022
- Company
- Loctek
- Units affected
- 17,500
- Product
- FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks with model GL44B. The model number GL44B is printed on the box and there is a label with the brand FLEXIMOUNTS on the product. The recalled height adjustable steel racks attach to the ceiling, are black, measure 4 feet by 4 feet and have U-shaped buckle hardware.
What can happen
One of the U-shaped buckles on the supporting cables can fail, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or bystander if the rack falls.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unload all items from the racks and contact the firm for a free repair kit. The repair kit includes the instructional video link and written instructions on adding additional support to the storage rack. Loctek is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 18 reports of the U-shaped buckles on the supporting cables failing and the storage racks falling from the garage ceiling. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at amazon.com, fleximounts.com, wayfair.com, ebay.com, walmart.com, home depot.com and at Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2020 through April 2022 for about $230.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fleximounts overhead garage storage racks?
Consumers should immediately unload all items from the racks and contact the firm for a free repair kit. The repair kit includes the instructional video link and written instructions on adding additional support to the storage rack. Loctek is contacting all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
One of the U-shaped buckles on the supporting cables can fail, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or bystander if the rack falls.
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.