Recalls / 2011-06-08
Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard
11241 · Recalled 2011-06-08 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
The firm has received one report of a rack mounting bracket breaking while the rider was on the bicycle, resulting in minor cuts.
Remedy
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel | About 100 |
Parties
- Importer
- Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn.
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175.
Consumer 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/
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Source: CPSC recall 11241. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.