Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall #11-241 — June 7, 2011
Description
The bicycle rack’s mounting bracket can crack or break.
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."
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."
Remedy
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Units Affected
About 100
Sold At
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175.
Importer
"Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn."
Manufactured In
Taiwan