Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-05-10). Hazards: fall. About 1,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12175 |
| Published | 2012-05-10 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-22 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks |
| Firm named in the title | Salsa Cycles |
| Firms | Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 1,100 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, repair, inspect |
| Sold | Bicycle retail stores nationwide and on Internet retailers from January 2011 through March 2012 for about $80. |
Description
This recall involves all Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks sold after January 2011. The racks are made of tubular aluminum with a black or silver finish, and can be installed on either the front or rear of a bicycle. The recalled bicycle racks have steel mounting brackets, identified as straps, with a single hole in the center used to mount the strap to the bicycle fork. "Salsa" is printed on the side of the bicycle rack.
Hazard
The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.
Incidents and injuries
Salsa Cycles has received two reports of bicycle racks breaking at the mounting straps, resulting in minor injuries from falls.
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