CPSC recall 12-175, announced May 10, 2012, covers Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks (about 1,100 units). 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. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund. Recall contact: call (877) 725-7211, or go to www.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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Salsa Cycles has received two reports of bicycle racks breaking at the mounting straps, resulting in minor injuries from falls.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 12-175
- Units
- About 1,100
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle retail stores nationwide and on Internet retailers from January 2011 through March 2012 for about $80.
Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact the firm toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.salsacycles.com
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