So I left a cheeky response to a comment on one his IG posts and about 15 min later received the following via email.
“
Hello,
You would have bought a Single Trail rack through me via a company called racks and rakes which no longer exists.
Thanks for your business.
Even though we are no longer in business I still feel personally responsible for your safety and am concerned that these products are a risk.
I have had brought to my attention that the newer V3 pivots are developing cracking issues around the pivot welds and I felt it is my personal responsibility to inform you that you should check your rack for cracks as I have checked mine.
I have posted photos on Facebook of 2 different V3 pivots with cracks developing on my personal profile as I do not represent a business anymore.
I urge you all to check your racks for cracks asap - if these things fail serious damage can occur to bikes and potentially life on our roads.
If you do find issues please report them to the ACCC asap.
https://www.accc.gov.au/contact-us/contact-the-accc/report-a-consumer-issue
Thank you
Mike”