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Product Recall
Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard
Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel
Recall Date: June 8th, 2011
Type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Units: About 100
Hazards: 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.
Remedies: Replace
Refund
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
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.
Images:
Mounting bracket
Consumer 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/Injuries:
The firm has received one report of a rack mounting bracket breaking while the rider was on the bicycle, resulting in minor cuts.
Retailers:
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175.
Importers:
Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn.
