CPSC recall 11-083, announced January 4, 2011, covers Salsa Handlebar Stems (about 6,500 units). The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. The notice cites 1 incident report. 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. Recall contact: call (877) 774-6208, or go to www.salsacromotostem.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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Salsa Cycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 11-083
- Units
- About 6,500 units
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65.
- Importer
- Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
Salsa Handlebar Stems
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.salsacromotostem.com
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