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Product recall · CPSCJune 8, 2011Serious
Quality Bicycle Products Civia Bicycle Racks
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Who to 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/
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 100
- Recall date
- June 8, 2011
- Brand
- Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of a rack mounting bracket breaking while the rider was on the bicycle, resulting in minor cuts.
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175.
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: “Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard”
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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