Crash

Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Recalled 2019-12-06. Crash hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 5,139Units
2019-12-06Recall date
CrashHazard
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves all Surly 8-Pack Racks and Surly 24-Pack front bicycle racks and Pack Rat Bicycles equipped with these racks. The racks were sold in black and silver finishes, are made of tubular chromoly steel and are intended for use on the front of a bicycle.
The hazard
The recalled front bicycle rack can loosen and contact the front wheel, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Injuries
Surly has received 15 reports of racks failing, including three reports of minor injuries including sprains and lacerations, and seven reports of serious injuries including a fractured vertebra.
The remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycle racks immediately and contact the bike shop or online retailer where it was originally purchased to arrange for a free repair.

The details

ProductsSurly front bicycle racks
Imported bySurly Bikes, a wholly-owned brand
Made inTaiwan
CPSC recall number20036
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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