Quality Bicycle Products Civia Bicycle Racks recall: Fall Hazard
Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Quality Bicycle Products Civia Bicycle Racks recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at (877) 311-7686 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://civiacycles.com/aftermarketloringfrontrackrecall/
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel
- Company
- Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 100
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175.
- Recall date
- June 8, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received one report of a rack mounting bracket breaking while the rider was on the bicycle, resulting in minor cuts.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.