Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11241 · Jun 8, 2011 · Quality Bicycle Products
100
units affected
100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11241
- Date
- Jun 8, 2011
- Company
- Quality Bicycle Products
- Units affected
- 100
- Product
- Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a rack mounting bracket breaking while the rider was on the bicycle, resulting in minor cuts.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel?
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
What is the 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.
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.