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Fall / CollapseJune 8, 2011CPSC #11241

Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
100
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Civia Loring bicycle racks. They have 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.

Hazard

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.

Injuries

The firm has received one report of a rack mounting bracket breaking while the rider was on the bicycle, resulting in minor cuts.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175.

Photos

Quality Bicycle Products recalled productMounting bracket
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