Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard

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.

Remedy

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

Replace, Refund

Incidents & injuries

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

Product description

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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/