An official ACCC notice concerns Thule Sprint Bike Carrier. If the clamping mechanism fails during use, this could lead to the bike not being properly secured to the bike carrier and the bike coming loose from the carrier, posing a hazard to the driver and other road users. Published 2016-06-15.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return the bike carrier to the retailer from whom it was purchased to obtain a replacement bike carrier at no cost to the consumer.
Recall number
d90f681d-ea05-483d-8cc8-561896db915e
Official notice
2016-06-15
The hazard
The hazard
If the clamping mechanism fails during use, this could lead to the bike not being properly secured to the bike carrier and the bike coming loose from the carrier, posing a hazard to the driver and other road users.
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How to check if you're affected
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