Decathlon recalls Menabo Towbar Bike Rack Antares 2 and Antares 3 due to breakage risk
Decathlon is recalling the Menabo Towbar Bike Rack Antares 2 and Antares 3 due to a risk that the structure can break during use and detach from the vehicle, potentially causing bikes to fall onto the road. This poses a risk of injury to road users.
- Brand
- Menabo
- Product
- Towbar Bike Rack Antares 2 and Towbar Bike Rack Antares 3
- Batch codes
- 8907974, 8907967, 5363321, 5363294
- Retailer
- Decathlon
- What to do
- Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to their nearest Decathlon Store for a refund.
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Decathlon has announced a recall of two models of Menabo Towbar Bike Racks: the Antares 2 and Antares 3. The recall is due to a structural issue that could cause the bike carrier to break and detach from the vehicle during use, which may result in bikes falling onto the road and potentially causing accidents or injuries to other road users.
The affected models include the Antares 2 (model number 8907974) and Antares 3 (model number 8907967), with item codes 5363321 and 5363294. Approximately 16 units of these products were sold in the Republic of Ireland between March 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024.
Consumers who have purchased these bike racks are advised to stop using them immediately. They can return the products to their nearest Decathlon store for a refund. For those who bought the racks online or need further information, Decathlon's Customer Relation Centre can be contacted via email at help.ireland@decathlon.com.
From the official notice
Notice details Publication date: 7 April 2025 Decathlon is carrying out a recall of Menabo Towbar Bike Rack Antares 2 and Towbar Bike Rack Antares 3. The structure of the bike carrier can break during use and detach from the vehicle while driving. This can cause the bikes to fall onto the road putting road users at risk of injuries. The brand is Menabo. The type/number of model is 8907974 / 890796…
Read the full notice at Competition & Consumer Protection Commission →
Frequently asked questions
Is Towbar Bike Rack Antares 2 and Towbar Bike Rack Antares 3 being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. Decathlon is recalling the Menabo Towbar Bike Rack Antares 2 and Antares 3 due to a risk that the structure can break during use and detach from the vehicle, potentially causing bikes to fall onto the road. This poses a risk of injury to road users.
Why is Towbar Bike Rack Antares 2 and Towbar Bike Rack Antares 3 being recalled?
The recall relates to a injury hazard. Decathlon is recalling the Menabo Towbar Bike Rack Antares 2 and Antares 3 due to a risk that the structure can break during use and detach from the vehicle, potentially causing bikes to fall onto the road. This poses a risk of injury to road users.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to their nearest Decathlon Store for a refund.
Which batches of Towbar Bike Rack Antares 2 and Towbar Bike Rack Antares 3 are affected?
The affected batch codes are: 8907974, 8907967, 5363321, 5363294.
Where was Towbar Bike Rack Antares 2 and Towbar Bike Rack Antares 3 sold?
It was sold via Decathlon.
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