Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Front Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard
Quality Bicycle Products is recalling Civia Loring front bicycle racks because the mounting bracket can crack or break, causing the rack to fall and posing a fall hazard to the rider.
What this means for you
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 a fall hazard is present and minor injury (cuts) has been reported, but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn., is recalling Civia Loring bicycle racks. These racks feature 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 recall involves about 100 units.
The recall is being conducted because 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. The firm has received one report of a rack mounting bracket breaking while the rider was on the bicycle, resulting in minor cuts.
The racks were sold at independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175. Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement. For additional information, consumers can 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel
- Manufacturer
- Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn.
- Affected units
- 100
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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