Key Takeaway

BIKE CARRIER CAN FALL OFF THE VEHICLE by MASTERLOCK CO. was recalled on July 18, 2005. What to do: MASTERLOCK WILL REPLACE THE BIKE RACK WITH AN IMPROVED RACK. MASTERLOCK WILL RECALL THE PRODUCT AND REIMBURSE CONSUMERS. CUSTOMERS ARE TO RETURN TH...

NHTSA Ongoing

BIKE CARRIER CAN FALL OFF THE VEHICLE

Recalled: July 18, 2005 ~2,109 units affected 05E043

Description

CERTAIN MASTERLOCK BIKE CARRIERS, MODEL 2868AT, SOLD FROM JANUARY 6 AND JULY 8, 2005. THE BIKE CARRIER HAVE A VERTICAL SUPPORT TUBE CONNECTED TO A HORIZONTAL TUBE WITH A PIN. THE VERTICAL SUPPORT TUBE MAY BREAK IN THE AREA WHERE THE PIN GOES THROUGH THE TUBE. IF THE VERTICAL SUPPORT TUBE BREAKS, THE CAR CARRIER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE BICYCLES CAN FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY. THIS RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO PRODUCT NUMBER 2868AT BIKE CARRIERS SOLD IN 2004. THE 2004 MODEL BIKE CARRIER DOES NOT HAVE A GUSSET AND HAS THREE TIGHTENING KNOBS. THE 2005 MODEL - THE VERSION WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS RECALL - HAS A GUSSET AND TWO TIGHTENING KNOBS.

Injuries / Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR POSSIBLE INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS NEARBY.

Remedy

MASTERLOCK WILL REPLACE THE BIKE RACK WITH AN IMPROVED RACK. MASTERLOCK WILL RECALL THE PRODUCT AND REIMBURSE CONSUMERS. CUSTOMERS ARE TO RETURN THE CARRIER TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASTERLOCK AT 800-308-9244.

Products Affected

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Company Information

MASTERLOCK CO.

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How do I check if my product is affected?

Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: MASTERLOCK WILL REPLACE THE BIKE RACK WITH AN IMPROVED RACK. MASTERLOCK WILL RECALL THE PRODUCT AND REIMBURSE CONSUMERS. CUSTOMERS ARE TO RETURN THE CARRIER TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFU...

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