9-inch Swift Straps

CPSC Recall #23-003 — October 6, 2022

Recall #23-003 Date: October 6, 2022 Remedy: Replace

Product

9-inch Swift Straps

Description

This recall involves 9” black rubber Swift Straps sold with the Swift Zeitgeist Pack, Catalyst Pack, the Kestrel Handlebar Bag, the Bandito Bicycle Bag, and the Handlebar Foam Spacer Kits. The straps were also individually sold or supplied with the bags. The strap has a fox graphic stamped near the buckle.

Hazard

The rubber straps that fasten the bicycle bag to the bicycle can break causing the bag to come loose and fall, posing crash hazard and injury hazards to the rider. 

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received 129 reports of the straps breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Swift straps attached to bicycle bags, discard them and contact Swift Industries for a free replacement strap. Swift is contacting all known purchasers.

Units Affected

About 1,800

Sold At

Recreation Equipment Coop (REI) and EVO sporting goods stores, various bicycle shops and other stores nationwide and online at https://builtbyswift.com, www.rei.com, www.huckberry.com and www.evo.com from March 2022 through July 2022 for between $5 and $10 when sold individually, or between $100 and $200 when sold as part of a Swift bicycle bag. 

Importer

Swift Industries Designs LLC, of Seattle, Washington

Manufactured In

China