CPSC recall 05-506, announced November 2, 2004, covers Quality Bicycle Products Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks (about 500 units). 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. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (952) 941-9391, go to www.salsacycles.com, or email pman@salsacycles.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Units included in this recall have a code of CK, DA, or DB and a serial number from 03400 to 04600.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
There have been two reports of forks cracking or breaking, including one incident resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.
Official remedy
Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified consumers directly about this recall.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 05-506
- Units
- About 500
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2004. The Salsa frameset that included the recalled bicycle fork sold for about $940.
Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
Owners of the recalled bicycle forks should immediately stop using the product and contact their Salsa dealer directly. Authorized Salsa dealers can be found online at www.salsacycles.com. Consumers who do not live near an authorized Salsa dealer should call Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. at (952) 941-9391 ext. 2004 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email pman@salsacycles.com for assistance.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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