Rockgeist Recalls BarJam Brackets Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 22780 · Sep 29, 2022 · Rockgeist
420
units affected
420
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22780
- Date
- Sep 29, 2022
- Company
- Rockgeist
- Units affected
- 420
- Product
- BarJam Brackets
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves BarJam Brackets. The recalled brackets attach to a bicycle handlebar to hold camping gear while riding. The brackets were sold in black and have the word "rockgeist" in white lettering. Any and all brackets with the word rockgeist in white lettering are included in this recall.
What can happen
The recalled bracket arms, attached to bicycle handlebars, can crack or break during use, causing the harness and gear to fall while the bicycle is in motion, posing a crash and injury hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BarJam Brackets attached to bicycle handlebars, discard them and contact Rockgeist for free redesigned replacement brackets. Rockgeist is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of incidents of the brackets breaking and cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at www.rockgeist.com from September 2021 through August 2022 for between about $135 and $205.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled barjam brackets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BarJam Brackets attached to bicycle handlebars, discard them and contact Rockgeist for free redesigned replacement brackets. Rockgeist is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The recalled bracket arms, attached to bicycle handlebars, can crack or break during use, causing the harness and gear to fall while the bicycle is in motion, posing a crash and injury hazards.
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.