CPSC recall 11-241, announced June 8, 2011, covers Quality Bicycle Products Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel (about 100 units). The bicycle rack's mounting bracket can crack or break. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement. Recall contact: call (877) 311-7686, or go to civiacycles.com/aftermarketloringfrontrackrecall.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a rack mounting bracket breaking while the rider was on the bicycle, resulting in minor cuts.
Official remedy
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 11-241
- Units
- About 100
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175.
- Importer
- Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn.
Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
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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