CPSC recall 19-097, announced April 3, 2019, covers Salsa Warbird and Vaya bicycles (about 1,900 units). The bicycle's fork legs can break, posing an injury hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles, contact Quality Bicycle Products, and return the recalled Salsa Warbird or Vaya bicycles to the retailer where purchased for free installation of a replacement fork. 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 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon series bicycles and framesets, including Ultegra Di2, Force 1, 105, Apex 1, and Tiagra bicycles and all 2019 Salsa Vaya 105 bicycles and framesets. The model name is printed on the frame of the bicycles. The bicycles are sold in a variety of different colors and sizes. Item Number Range Product Name BK0465 - BK0471 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Ultegra Di2 BK0472 - BK0478 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Force 1 BK0479 -BK0485 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon 105 BK0486 - BK0492 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Apex 1 BK0493 - BK0499 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Tiagra FM7480 - FM7486 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Frameset BK6926 - BK6937 2019 Salsa Vaya 105 FM1016 - FM1018 2019 Salsa Vaya Frameset
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle's fork legs can break, posing an injury hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Quality Bicycle Products has received two reports of forks breaking with one injury of minor scratches reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles, contact Quality Bicycle Products, and return the recalled Salsa Warbird or Vaya bicycles to the retailer where purchased for free installation of a replacement fork.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Quality Bicycle Products, Bloomington, Minn.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 19-097
- Units
- About 1,900
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from September 2018 through November 2018. The Salsa Warbird sold between $2,000 and $5,400 and the Vaya sold between $1,000 and $2,000.
- Importer
- Quality Bicycle Products, Bloomington, Minn.
Recall contact information
Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at 877-774-6208 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit www.salsacycles.com click on “Safety and Support” then “Recall” for more information.
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