Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-01-04). Hazards: fall. About 6,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11083 |
| Published | 2011-01-04 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Salsa Handlebar Stems |
| Firm named in the title | Salsa Cycles |
| Firms | Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 6,500 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, inspect |
| Sold | Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65. |
Description
This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. 25.4 and 26.0 threadless handlebar stems and all CroMoto S.U.L. 26.0 quill handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket units after April 1, 2010. The handlebar stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled handlebar stems have a hash mark on the inside of the stem bar clamp area.
Hazard
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding bicycles containing these handlebar stems immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and a handlebar stem replacement or a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.
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