Bicycle seat bags recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 23, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Revelate Designs Recalls Bicycle Seat Bags Due to Crash, Injury Hazards

Recall number

19126

Sold / distributed

REI stores and bicycle shops nationwide and online at www.revelatedesigns.com from December 2018 through April 2019 for about $160.

Why it was recalled

The straps that fasten the bag to the bike seat can detach and get entangled in the rear wheel of the bike, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

What was recalled

This recall involves Revelate Designs 2019 Terrapin System 14L model bicycle seat bags. The seat bags have a pair of straps with hooks on the top rear of the bag and 4 red loops which the hooks connect to. The bags have Revelate Design logos on the left and right sides and were sold in black, blue, purple and camoflauge. The nylon bags measure about 18 inches by 7 inches

What to do

Customers should immediately stop using the seat bags and contact Revelate Designs for repair instructions.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.