CPSC recall 15-041, announced December 4, 2014, covers Salsa Bearpaw Bicycle Forks (about 2,500 units). The bicycle fork can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Bearpaw forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork. Recall contact: call (877) 774-6208, or go to www.salsacycles.com.
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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 aluminum Salsa Bearpaw forks sold separately and on Mukluk bicycles. The forks have date code 20130524, 20130710 or 20130826 stamped on the fork steerer, followed by "CWI2201BAN2" and a Salsa compass graphic on the bend of the fork blades. Consumers or the dealer will need to disassemble the front of the bicycle to access the steerer tube with the date code and model information. The forks were sold in "tequila lime" with black paint, "metallic gold," red and black. The bikes were sold in sizes x-small, small, medium, large and x-large.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle fork can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Bearpaw forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 15-041
- Units
- About 2,500
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle stores nationwide and online at various websites from September 2013 through November 2014 for about $250 separately and for between $1,850 and $4,400 for the bicycles.
- Importer
- Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Salsa Bearpaw 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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