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Consumer product recall

Yakima Products recalls Crossbar Clamping Wedges

Starting date:
June 25, 2015
Posting date:
June 25, 2015
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Specialized Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Improper Safety Mechanisms
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-53876

Affected products

Crossbar Clamping Wedges on Yakima Q Tower Roof Racks

Product description

This recall involves crossbar clamping wedges on Yakima Q Tower roof racks.  The affected crossbar clamping wedges are identified by model numbers 8000124 and 8000135 with a date code range of 5026 to 5146.  In addition, the affected units do not have dimples on the top or identification ribs on the side. This is noted by the red thumbs down symbol in the second image.

Hazard identified

The recalled crossbar clamping wedges could slide on the crossbars during installation causing a loose fit on the vehicle.  Q Towers sliding on crossbars can cause difficulties installing and/or compromise installed rack integrity.  A compromised fit could result in a rack ejection, causing a crash or personal injury to persons outside the vehicle.

Neither Health Canada nor Yakima Products has received any consumer reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.

Number sold

Approximately 25 units of the recalled product were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recall products were sold from January 2015 to May 2015 at various independent specialty bicycle dealers.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Beaverton
Oregon
UNITED STATES
Distributor
LTP Sports Group Inc.
Port Coquitlam
British Columbia
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately remove the product from their vehicle and contact Yakima customer service where they will be provided with a repair kit at no charge.

For more information, consumers can contact Yakima customer service by telephone at 1-888-266-3085, email or visit the company's recall website.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.