Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 11241 · announced June 8, 2011 · Quality Bicycle Products Of Bloomington, Minn · 100 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement. Remedy type: Replace Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of a rack mounting bracket breaking while the rider was on the bicycle, resulting in minor cuts.
Sold at: Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175.
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/
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.