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FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Racks Recalled Due to Falling Hazard

Agency Publication Date: June 23, 2022
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Summary

Loctek is recalling approximately 17,500 FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks (model GL44B). One of the U-shaped buckles on the supporting cables can fail, causing the storage rack and its contents to fall from the garage ceiling. The firm has received 18 reports of these racks falling, though no injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately unload the racks and contact Loctek for a free repair kit that includes additional support hardware and instructions.

Risk

The U-shaped buckles on the supporting cables can break, allowing the entire steel storage platform to collapse without warning. This poses a serious risk of impact injuries to anyone standing under or near the rack when it falls.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks, model GL44B, which are black, height-adjustable steel racks measuring 4 feet by 4 feet.
  2. Identify your rack by looking for the 'FLEXIMOUNTS' brand label on the product or the model number 'GL44B' printed on the original packaging.
  3. Immediately unload all items from the recalled storage rack to remove the weight and prevent it from falling.
  4. Contact Loctek toll-free at 855-585-5618, email contact@fleximounts.com, or visit www.fleximounts.com/recalls to receive a free repair kit containing additional support hardware and an instructional video link.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

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.

Contact: Loctek toll-free at 855-585-5618 anytime, by email at contact@fleximounts.com or online at fleximounts.com and click on the button near the bottom center labeled "Recalls" or go to https://www.fleximounts.com/recalls for more information.

Affected Products

Product: FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks
Variants: Black, 4 feet by 4 feet
Model:
GL44B
Date Ranges: Sold October 2020 through April 2022

The model number is printed on the box; a FLEXIMOUNTS brand label is located on the rack itself.

Product Images

Recalled FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks

Recalled FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks

Recalled FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks

Recalled FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks

Recalled FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks label

Recalled FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks label

Location of brand name label on the recalled FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks

Location of brand name label on the recalled FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks

Location of the U-Shaped buckle on the recalled FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks

Location of the U-Shaped buckle on the recalled FLEXIMOUNTS Overhead Garage Storage Racks

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 22171
Status: Active
Sold By: amazon.com; fleximounts.com; wayfair.com; ebay.com; walmart.com; homedepot.com; Home Depot
Manufactured In: Vietnam
Units Affected: About 17,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Loctek Inc., of Livermore, California
Contact: Loctek toll-free at 855-585-5618 anytime, by email at contact@fleximounts.com or online at fleximounts.com and click on the button near the bottom center labeled "Recalls" or go to https://www.fleximounts.com/recalls for more information.
Agency Last Updated: June 23, 2022

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response