MOTTEZ · Rear bicycle rack

The product poses a risk of injuries as, under certain circumstances, the bicycle rack can be deformed and the supporting arms may give way, which could lead to a road accident caused by the bicycle rack breaking. Two incidents reported.

Published: 12 December 2008
Notifying authority: France
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 1426/08
Model: Bicycle rack model A026P, serial numbers: 041914, 060748, 214558, 261259, 162746, 183700, 230517 and 001246

Classification

Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: France

Product description

Rear bicycle rack for 3 bicycles to be attached to the spare wheel of 4x4 vehicles. There is an additional support on the boot of the vehicle. The metal frame is supported by plastic grips which allow the support arms to be kept in a perpendicular position.