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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 26, 2009Serious
Salsa Bicycles Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall
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What’s wrong
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Salsa Bicycles toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.salsacromotostem.com
The product
This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on these models of complete Salsa bicycles: Ala Carte, El Mariachi, Casseroll Triple, Casseroll Single and La Cruz. The aftermarket stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The complete bike stems are painted to match the bike model color and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled stems range from 75- through 105-degree rise and extension length from 90 to 120mm. Please visit the firm's web site at www.salsacromotostem.com for a complete list of model numbers and names included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,600
- Recall date
- February 26, 2009
- Brand
- Salsa Bicycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
- What has been reported
- Salsa Bicycles has received three reports of handlebar stems breaking. One incident resulted in a rider suffering a broken wrist.
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2007 through December 2008 for between $880 and $1870 for complete bikes. The aftermarket stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and via web sites from March 2008 through December 2008 for between $60 and $65.
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: “Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall”
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