Rockgeist Recalls BarJam Brackets Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 22780 · announced September 29, 2022 · Rockgeist Bikepack U.s.a · 420 units affected
The product
This recall involves BarJam Brackets. The recalled brackets attach to a bicycle handlebar to hold camping gear while riding. The brackets were sold in black and have the word "rockgeist" in white lettering. Any and all brackets with the word rockgeist in white lettering are included in this recall.
The hazard
The recalled bracket arms, attached to bicycle handlebars, can crack or break during use, causing the harness and gear to fall while the bicycle is in motion, posing a crash and injury hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BarJam Brackets attached to bicycle handlebars, discard them and contact Rockgeist for free redesigned replacement brackets. Rockgeist is contacting all known purchasers directly. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received three reports of incidents of the brackets breaking and cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Online at www.rockgeist.com from September 2021 through August 2022 for between about $135 and $205.
Consumer contact: Rockgeist Bikepack USA collect at 828-747-7083 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email bikepack@rockgeist.com or online at https://rockgeist.com/41854-2/, https://rockgeist.com/product/barjam/ or https://rockgeist.com/ scroll down to the bottom of the page select "Voluntary Recall" 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.