Thule Recalls Bicycle Racks That Can Cause Amputation

Thule, a popular producer of bicycle racks, has recalled a number of its most popular models for a defect that can cause “severe personal injury, including lacerations and/or amputations,” according to a company press release. That warning sounded serious enough for us to post a full list of recalled products. They are:

Hitching Post Pro (934, 934XT, 935, 935XT, 936, 936XT, 937, 937XT, 951, 951XT), Expressway (995, 995XT, 996, 996XT) and Trailblazer (998, 998XT) models sold between January 2003 and June 2007.

The recall involves the company sending owners a repair kit to prevent pinching on the rack’s adjustable parts. We don’t know about you, but when we read the word “amputation,” we’re ready to chuck said product in the garbage, just in case.

For more information, see the full recall announcement here.

Comments

[Ken L.]

What a shame if you end up getting hurt racking and un-racking your bicycle instead of from actually riding the bicycle. Well, at least their ski racks are still safe, though overpriced and under accessorized compare to my Barrecrafters.

[Sherman Cahal]

It would be nice if I could find the model number stamped _somewhere_ on the rack itself. I might as well go ahead and order the patch kit...

[Sonya]

It's really important as a consumer to take these recalls seriously. I make a point to always look at the major purchases I make to check for recalls. Especially one that involves my personal safety. Thanks for letting us know!