The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06017·Announced 2005-10-25

Delta Cycle Recalls Picasso Two-Bike Folding Racks Due to Falling Hazard

Delta Cycle Corp. is recalling about 3,500 Picasso Two-Bike Folding Racks because insufficient hardware may cause the rack to fall from the wall and hit a consumer.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the rack can fall and hit a consumer, but no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Delta Cycle Corp. is recalling approximately 3,500 Picasso Two-Bike Folding Racks. The recall involves metal bike racks with a collapsible shelf that mount on the wall and have slots to support two bicycles. The recalled racks feature the Delta logo and name printed on the front.

The recall is being conducted because the bike racks do not have sufficient hardware to support their weight on the wall. This defect can cause the bike rack to unexpectedly fall, potentially hitting a nearby consumer. There has been one report of a bike rack falling, but no injuries have been reported.

The racks were sold at LL Bean, Bike Nashbar, and independent bike shops nationwide from January 2002 through September 2005 for about $40. Consumers should contact Delta Cycle immediately to receive additional hardware and installation instructions. For more information, consumers can call (800) 474-6615 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.deltacycle.com.

The recalled product

Product
Picasso Two-Bike Folding Rack
Manufacturer
Delta Cycle Corp., of Foxboro, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
3,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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