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Whispbar fitting kit top of car system
- Starting date:
- June 7, 2013
- Posting date:
- June 7, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-33875
Affected products
Whispbar fitting kit top of car system
Product description
This recall involves the Whispbar fitting kit top of car system, which consists of four mounting bases and brackets with necessary fasteners used to attach the Whispbar Crossbar/Rack systems that are sold separately.
The following fitting kit models are included and noted are the specific vehicle types with which they are intended to be used.
Model | Part Number | Vehicle Type |
---|---|---|
K393 | 8051393 | Audi Q7 2007-2013 |
K480 | 8051480 | Toyota Matrix 2009-2013 |
K580 | 8051508 | Mitusbishi Outlander Sport 2011-2013 |
K543 | 8051543 | Kia Sportage with flush rails 2011-2013 |
Hazard identified
The fit kits do not attach to the roofline or raised rail properly which prevents the crossbar from securely attaching to the vehicle roof, resulting in the racks becoming loose or separating from the vehicle.
Neither Yakima Products Inc. nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of the recalled fitting kits.
Number sold
Approximately 23 units of the recalled fitting kits were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled fitting kits were sold from May 2011 to April 2013.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Kemflo Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.
Nanjing
CHINA
- Distributor
-
Yakima Products Inc.
Beaverton
Oregon
UNITED STATES
- Importer
-
The Hitch Company
Burnaby
British Columbia
CANADA
- Importer
-
LTP Sports
Port Coquitlam
British Columbia
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the racks immediately and contact Yakima Products Inc. for a replacement Yakima rack or full refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Yakima Products Inc. by telephone at 1-888-925-4621, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or by email.