Yakima Front Loader — Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
Published April 25, 2011 · Recall initiated: April 25, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11E017000, published April 25, 2011. Recalling firm: Yakima Products, Inc.; Yakima Front Loader — Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack.
What's the hazard
YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT LOADER ROOF TOP BIKE RACKS, PART NUMBER 8002103. ON CERTAIN BICYCLE WHEEL SIZES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE USER TO TIGHTEN THE FRONT HOOPS IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT ADEQUATELY SECURE THE BICYCLE WHEEL. BICYCLE WHEEL SIZES AFFECTED: 26", 29", AND 700C.
What to do
YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BIKE RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-971-249-7503.
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Recall details
- Brand
- YAKIMA
- Model
- FRONT LOADER
- Manufacturer
- Yakima Products, Inc.
- Lot
- YAKIMA FRONT LOADER
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Yakima Front Loader — Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11E017000 on April 25, 2011. Reported hazard: YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT LOADER ROOF TOP BIKE RACKS, PART NUMBER 8002103. ON CERTAIN BICYCLE WHEEL SIZES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE USER TO TIGHTEN THE FRONT HOOPS IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT ADEQUATELY SECURE THE BICYCLE WHEEL. BICYCLE WHEEL SIZES AFFECTED: 26", 29", AND 700C.
What should I do if I have this product?
YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BIKE RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-971-249-7503.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: YAKIMA. Model: FRONT LOADER.