CPSCGeneral Alert
Husky Vertical Bike Hooks Recalled by Waterloo Industries Due to Risk of Injury;...
Published: April 15, 2015Recall ID: 15110Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The mounted bike hooks can unexpectedly detach, allowing the bike to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Husky® Securelock™ vertical bike hooks used with a Husky Trackwall garage storage system. The 3 by 3.5 inch black metal plate is mounted to the grooves in the Trackwall and the bike's tire is attached to a hook protruding from the plate. There are no markings on the hook. The Trackwall has "Husky" printed on the lower left corner. The hook holds up to a 35 pound bike.
Affected Products
Husky® Securelock™ Vertical Bike Hooks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Husky-Vertical-Bike-Hooks-Recalled-by-Waterloo-Industries |
| Title | Husky Vertical Bike Hooks Recalled by Waterloo Industries Due to Risk of Injury; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15110.Bike-Hook1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Bike Hook Installed on Husky® Securelock™ Trackwall |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15110.Bike-Hook2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Bike Hanging from Hook on Husky® Securelock™ Trackwall |
| Hazards › Name | The mounted bike hooks can unexpectedly detach, allowing the bike to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 22 reports of the bike hooks falling from the mounted Trackwall, including 12 reports of property damage to bicycles and/or nearby vehicles. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Husky® Securelock™ Vertical Bike Hooks |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 105,000 in the U.S. and 15,000 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 6362 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hooks and return them to the nearest Home Depot store for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depot stores nationwide from April 2011 to March 2015 for about $9. |
| Recall Date | 2015-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Husky® Securelock™ vertical bike hooks used with a Husky Trackwall garage storage system. The 3 by 3.5 inch black metal plate is mounted to the grooves in the Trackwall and the bike's tire is attached to a hook protruding from the plate. There are no markings on the hook. The Trackwall has "Husky" printed on the lower left corner. The hook holds up to a 35 pound bike. |
| Distributors › Name | Waterloo Industries Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa |
| Recall Number | 15110 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/52869r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Waterloo Industries at (800) 833-8851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.homedepot.com and click on "product recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |