The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13E042000·Announced 2013-08-02

Sportworks Recalls Apex 3 Bicycle Racks Due to Latch Cracks

Sportworks is recalling Apex 3 bicycle racks for transit buses because cracks may cause the latch to separate, creating a road hazard.

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 structural defect that creates a potential road hazard and increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Sportworks Northwest, Inc. is recalling certain Apex 3 bicycle racks designed for mounting on transit buses. The recall involves 444 units where cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. Over time, these cracks may lead to the separation of the latch tube and latch handle.

If the latch handle and tube fall from the rack, it creates a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Sportworks will notify owners and replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2013.

Owners may contact Sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Sportworks Northwest, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Racks
Hazard
Affected units
444

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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