Safety regulator, Salsa Cycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
Recall 02006 · Oct 9, 2001 · Salsa Cycles
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02006
- Date
- Oct 9, 2001
- Company
- Salsa Cycles
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled rims are the Salsa Alto models, which have a black anodized finish and are labeled "Salsa" and "Salsa Alto" in yellow, red and white. The rims, which are used on mountain bikes that have disc brakes, were sold individually or built up into wheels with Shimano Deore or Deore XT hubs.
What can happen
The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
The fix
Consumers with the recalled rims should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund or free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Salsa Cycles has received six reports of rims failing during use; though, no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle dealers sold these rims from January 2001 through August 2001 for $50 (individually) or between $100 and $150 (in built-up wheels).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled salsa alto disk-brake bicycle rims?
Consumers with the recalled rims should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund or free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.