CPSC, Salsa Cycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-10-09). Hazards: fall. About 500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02006 |
| Published | 2001-10-09 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-21 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims |
| Firm named in the title | Salsa Cycles |
| Firms | Salsa Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 500 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Independent bicycle dealers sold these rims from January 2001 through August 2001 for $50 (individually) or between $100 and $150 (in built-up wheels). |
Description
The recalled rims are the Salsa Alto models, which have a black anodized finish and are labeled "Salsa" and "Salsa Alto" in yellow, red and white. The rims, which are used on mountain bikes that have disc brakes, were sold individually or built up into wheels with Shimano Deore or Deore XT hubs.
Hazard
The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
Remedy
Consumers with the recalled rims should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund or free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
Salsa Cycles has received six reports of rims failing during use; though, no injuries have been reported.
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