CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-11-02). Hazards: fall. Models: F-01. About 500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05506 |
| Published | 2004-11-02 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks |
| Firm named in the title | Quality Bicycle Products |
| Firms | Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 500 |
| Model numbers | F-01 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2004. The Salsa frameset that included the recalled bicycle fork sold for about $940. |
Description
The recall involves carbon fiber/aluminum forks included with the Salsa model F-01 Campeon frame set in either White/Black or Red/Black color combinations. Units included in this recall have a code of CK, DA, or DB and a serial number from 03400 to 04600. The model number, date code and serial number are located on a label at the base of the steerer tube near the crown of the fork.
Hazard
The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
Remedy
Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified consumers directly about this recall.
Incidents and injuries
There have been two reports of forks cracking or breaking, including one incident resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.
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