Hyland Bicycles and Aluminum Fenders recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

April 16, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Civia Cycles Recalls Hyland Bicycles, Aluminum Civia Fenders Due to Crash Hazard

Recall number

15114

Sold / distributed

Independent bicycle retailers nationwide and online from April 2008 through March 2013 for about $60 per Civia fender set and between $1,200 and $4,500 for Civia Hyland bicycles.

Why it was recalled

The fender mounting bracket can break or bend, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

What was recalled

This recall includes all Civia aluminum fenders sold separately as aftermarket sets and all Civia Hyland bicycles sold with the fenders as original equipment. The recalled fenders are round, designed for use with 700c wheels and tires and have the Civia logo on the front and rear sides of each fender. Fender sets came in black, blue, green, olive, red and silver. Hyland bicycles came in blue, green, olive and red. The bikes have "Hyland" on the top tube, "Civia" on the down tube and the Civia logo on the seat tube.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled fenders and contact an authorized Civia Cycles dealer to receive a $60 credit.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.