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Product recall · CPSCApril 3, 2019Serious
Quality Bicycle Products Bicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The bicycle's fork legs can break, posing an injury hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles, contact Quality Bicycle Products, and return the recalled Salsa Warbird or Vaya bicycles to the retailer where purchased for free installation of a replacement fork.
Who to contact: Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at 877-774-6208 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit www.salsacycles.com click on “Safety and Support” then “Recall” for more information.
The product
This recall involves all 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon series bicycles and framesets, including Ultegra Di2, Force 1, 105, Apex 1, and Tiagra bicycles and all 2019 Salsa Vaya 105 bicycles and framesets. The model name is printed on the frame of the bicycles. The bicycles are sold in a variety of different colors and sizes. Item Number Range Product Name BK0465 - BK0471 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Ultegra Di2 BK0472 - BK0478 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Force 1 BK0479 -BK0485 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon 105 BK0486 - BK0492 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Apex 1 BK0493 - BK0499 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Tiagra FM7480 - FM7486 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Frameset BK6926 - BK6937 2019 Salsa Vaya 105 FM1016 - FM1018 2019 Salsa Vaya Frameset
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,900
- Recall date
- April 3, 2019
- Brand
- Quality Bicycle Products, Bloomington, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Quality Bicycle Products has received two reports of forks breaking with one injury of minor scratches reported.
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from September 2018 through November 2018. The Salsa Warbird sold between $2,000 and $5,400 and the Vaya sold between $1,000 and $2,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Bicycles Due To Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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