CPSC recall 15-114, announced April 16, 2015, covers Civia Cycles Hyland Bicycles and Aluminum Fenders (about 1,000 units). The fender mounting bracket can break or bend, posing a fall hazard to the rider. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled fenders and contact an authorized Civia Cycles dealer to receive a $60 credit. Recall contact: call (877) 311-7686, or go to www.civiacycles.com.
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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 includes all Civia aluminum fenders sold separately as aftermarket sets and all Civia Hyland bicycles sold with the fenders as original equipment. The recalled fenders are round, designed for use with 700c wheels and tires and have the Civia logo on the front and rear sides of each fender. Fender sets came in black, blue, green, olive, red and silver. Hyland bicycles came in blue, green, olive and red. The bikes have "Hyland" on the top tube, "Civia" on the down tube and the Civia logo on the seat tube.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fender mounting bracket can break or bend, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
Civia has received one report in which a consumer stated that a bracket broke and resulted in the consumer suffering a cervical spine injury and nerve damage.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled fenders and contact an authorized Civia Cycles dealer to receive a $60 credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Civia Cycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 15-114
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent bicycle retailers nationwide and online from April 2008 through March 2013 for about $60 per Civia fender set and between $1,200 and $4,500 for Civia Hyland bicycles.
- Importer
- Civia Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn.
Hyland Bicycles and Aluminum Fenders
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Civia Cycles toll-free at (877) 311-7686 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.civiacycles.com and click on Safety Recall for more information.
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