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Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled June 8, 2011 · CPSC recall 11241 · Quality Bicycle Products
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Replace · Refund
Units
About 100
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of a rack mounting bracket breaking while the rider was on the bicycle, resulting in minor cuts.
Description
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.
What to do
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
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/
Product
Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel
Imported by
Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn.
Retailers
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →