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Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 11-241 · June 8, 2011 · Quality Bicycle Products

What to doConsumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-241 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 8, 2011
Brand
Quality Bicycle Products
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Replace, Refund
Units
About 100
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
July 8, 2016

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel · About 100 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2009 through February 2011 for about $175.; Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer contact

For additional information, 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 at http://civiacycles.com/aftermarketloringfrontrackrecall/

Recall history and context

Quality Bicycle Products appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Quality Bicycle Products recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel (About 100 units). This recall involves Civia Loring bicycle racks.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.

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