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Product recall · CPSCApril 15, 2015Serious
Husky Vertical Bike Hooks
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The mounted bike hooks can unexpectedly detach, allowing the bike to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hooks and return them to the nearest Home Depot store for a full refund.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 105,000 in the U.S. and 15,000 in Canada
- Recall date
- April 15, 2015
- Made or distributed by
- Waterloo Industries Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- 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.
Home Depot stores nationwide from April 2011 to March 2015 for about $9.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Husky Vertical Bike Hooks Recalled by Waterloo Industries Due to Risk of Injury; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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