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Fall / CollapseApril 16, 2015CPSC #15114

Civia Cycles Recalls Hyland Bicycles, Aluminum Civia Fenders Due to Crash Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
1,000
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

This recall includes all Civia aluminum fenders sold separately as aftermarket sets and all Civia Hyland bicycles sold with the fenders as original equipment. The recalled fenders are round, designed for use with 700c wheels and tires and have the Civia logo on the front and rear sides of each fender. Fender sets came in black, blue, green, olive, red and silver. Hyland bicycles came in blue, green, olive and red. The bikes have "Hyland" on the top tube, "Civia" on the down tube and the Civia logo on the seat tube.

Hazard

The fender mounting bracket can break or bend, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Injuries

Civia has received one report in which a consumer stated that a bracket broke and resulted in the consumer suffering a cervical spine injury and nerve damage.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • Independent bicycle retailers nationwide and online from April 2008 through March 2013 for about $60 per Civia fender set and between $1,200 and $4,500 for Civia Hyland bicycles.

Photos

Recalled Civia fender setCivia Hyland bicycle with recalled fendersSteel L-bracket that can break
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