Revelate Designs Recalls Bicycle Seat Bags Due to Crash, Injury Hazards
CPSC recall 19126 · announced May 23, 2019 · Revelate Designs Llc, Anchorage, Alaska · 1,250 units affected
The product
This recall involves Revelate Designs 2019 Terrapin System 14L model bicycle seat bags. The seat bags have a pair of straps with hooks on the top rear of the bag and 4 red loops which the hooks connect to. The bags have Revelate Design logos on the left and right sides and were sold in black, blue, purple and camoflauge. The nylon bags measure about 18 inches by 7 inches
The hazard
The straps that fasten the bag to the bike seat can detach and get entangled in the rear wheel of the bike, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
What to do (per CPSC)
Customers should immediately stop using the seat bags and contact Revelate Designs for repair instructions. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of the bag becoming unfastened and entangled in the rear wheel. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: REI stores and bicycle shops nationwide and online at www.revelatedesigns.com from December 2018 through April 2019 for about $160.
Consumer contact: Revelate Designs toll-free at 833-732-8224 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@revelatedesigns.com or online at https://www.revelatedesigns.com and click on recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.