CPSC recall 13-213, announced June 12, 2013, covers CWI Salsa Bicycle Forks (about 1,700 units). The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Vaya and La Cruz bicycle forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection, replacement fork or a full refund. Recall contact: call (877) 774-6208, 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 Vaya bicycle forks stamped with the batch codes 2011 02 21, 2011 04 11, 2011 06 14 and 2011 09 09 and all Salsa La Cruz bicycle forks stamped with the batch codes 2011 03 01, 2011 04 08, 2011 05 30 and 2011 09 09. The batch code is stamped on the steerer tube. The forks are made of tubular chromoly steel and can be installed on any bicycle that takes a threadless 1 1/8 inch steerer tube. They were sold individually and as original equipment on Salsa Vaya bicycles and framesets. Salsa Vaya bicycle forks are orange or dark gray. La Cruz bicycle forks are black. The manufacturer's insignia "CWI" is stamped on the steerer tube. "Salsa" is printed on the bicycle's frame.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
Salsa Cycles has received eight reports of forks bending above the disc brake mount. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Vaya and La Cruz bicycle forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection, replacement fork or a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- CWI
- Manufacturer
- CWI, of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 13-213
- Units
- About 1,700
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle stores nationwide and on various websites from February 2011 through June 2012 for about $100 individually for La Cruz forks and on Salsa Vaya bicycles for between $1,300 and $1,600.
- Importer
- Salsa Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn., (a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products, Inc.)
Salsa Bicycle Forks
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Salsa Cycles; toll-free at (877) 774-6208 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.salsacycles.com and click on the Fork Recall button for more information.
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