MAG PRESS RELEASE
Motorcycle
Luggage - Do You Know The Dangers?
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) represents
motorcycling across a broad spectrum lending a voice to riders issues.
MAG is highlighting concerns from a member of a
number of incidents where soft luggage on motorcycles, particularly Oxford Tail
Bags, has caused riders to come off, on two occasions with fatal consequences.
A number of those injured, and relatives of deceased,
are bringing claims against Oxford Products Limited.
Due to either inadequate fixings, or inadequate
instructions, the bags have come loose and then fouled the rear wheel of the
individual machines causing a rear wheel skid
The company has been prosecuted and pleaded guilty
to three offences under the General Product Safety Regulations and was fined
£2,500 and ordered to pay £13,700 costs. It recently placed an advertisement in
the motor cycle press to warn users - it's a pity that they did not do this
earlier.
So there are two issues, firstly if you have one of
these bags to be extremely careful in using it.
Secondly, if you know of a similar incident please let us know -
contact Trevor Baird, MAG Director of
Public Affairs or Henry Marks, MAG Chief Executive, on 0870 - 444 8 448 or by
e.mail on public-affairs@mag-uk.org or
chief-executive@mag-uk.org
Issued by
Trevor Baird
Director of Public Affairs
MAG (UK) - Motorcycle Action Group
CV21 3ZR
Tel: +44 (0)870 444 8 448
The UK's Leading Riders' Rights Organisation