FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks

CPSC Recall #22-171 — June 23, 2022

Recall #22-171 Date: June 23, 2022 Remedy: Repair

Product

FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks

Description

This recall involves FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks with model GL44B. The model number GL44B is printed on the box and there is a label with the brand FLEXIMOUNTS on the product. The recalled height adjustable steel racks attach to the ceiling, are black, measure 4 feet by 4 feet and have U-shaped buckle hardware.

Hazard

One of the U-shaped buckles on the supporting cables can fail, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or bystander if the rack falls. 

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received 18 reports of the U-shaped buckles on the supporting cables failing and the storage racks falling from the garage ceiling.  No injuries have been reported. 

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unload all items from the racks and contact the firm for a free repair kit. The repair kit includes the instructional video link and written instructions on adding additional support to the storage rack. Loctek is contacting all known purchasers.

Units Affected

About 17,500

Sold At

Online at amazon.com, fleximounts.com, wayfair.com, ebay.com, walmart.com, home depot.com and at Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2020 through April 2022 for about $230.

Importer

Loctek Inc., of Livermore, California 

Manufactured In

Vietnam