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Consumer product recall

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.

Whispbars affected by this recall
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

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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.