Recalls / 2015-04-15
Husky Vertical Bike Hooks Recalled by Waterloo Industries Due to Risk of Injury; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
15110 · Recalled 2015-04-15 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Husky® Securelock™ vertical bike hooks used with a Husky Trackwall garage storage system. The 3 by 3.5 inch black metal plate is mounted to the grooves in the Trackwall and the bike's tire is attached to a hook protruding from the plate. There are no markings on the hook. The Trackwall has "Husky" printed on the lower left corner. The hook holds up to a 35 pound bike.
Hazards
The mounted bike hooks can unexpectedly detach, allowing the bike to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
Reported injuries
The firm has received 22 reports of the bike hooks falling from the mounted Trackwall, including 12 reports of property damage to bicycles and/or nearby vehicles. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hooks and return them to the nearest Home Depot store for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Husky® Securelock™ Vertical Bike Hooks | About 105,000 in the U.S. and 15,000 in Canada |
Parties
- Distributor
- Waterloo Industries Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Home Depot from April 2011 to March 2015 for about $9.
Consumer contact
Waterloo Industries at (800) 833-8851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.homedepot.com and click on "product recalls" for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 15110. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.