Product Recall Number: 22-171
Why was FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks recalled?
One of the U-shaped buckles on the supporting cables can fail, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or bystander if the rack falls.
Product Recall Number: 22-171
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2022-06-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks
Description: This recall involves FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks with model GL44B. The model number GL44B is printed on the box and there is a label with the brand FLEXIMOUNTS on the product. The recalled height adjustable steel racks attach to the ceiling, are black, measure 4 feet by 4 feet and have U-shaped buckle hardware.
Hazard Description: One of the U-shaped buckles on the supporting cables can fail, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or bystander if the rack falls.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 17,500
Incidents: The firm has received 18 reports of the U-shaped buckles on the supporting cables failing and the storage racks falling from the garage ceiling. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unload all items from the racks and contact the firm for a free repair kit. The repair kit includes the instructional video link and written instructions on adding additional support to the storage rack. Loctek is contacting all known purchasers.
Sold At: Online at amazon.com, fleximounts.com, wayfair.com, ebay.com, walmart.com, home depot.com and at Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2020 through April 2022 for about $230.
Importers: Loctek Inc., of Livermore, California
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Vietnam
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed