Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall
Recall 09135 · Feb 26, 2009 · Salsa Bicycles
8,600
units affected
8,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09135
- Date
- Feb 26, 2009
- Company
- Salsa Bicycles
- Units affected
- 8,600
- Product
- Handlebar Stems Used on Salsa Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on these models of complete Salsa bicycles: Ala Carte, El Mariachi, Casseroll Triple, Casseroll Single and La Cruz. The aftermarket stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The complete bike stems are painted to match the bike model color and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled stems range from 75- through 105-degree rise and extension length from 90 to 120mm. Please visit the firm's web site at www.salsacromotostem.com for a complete list of model numbers and names included in this recall.
What can happen
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Salsa Bicycles has received three reports of handlebar stems breaking. One incident resulted in a rider suffering a broken wrist.
- Sold at
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2007 through December 2008 for between $880 and $1870 for complete bikes. The aftermarket stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and via web sites from March 2008 through December 2008 for between $60 and $65.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled handlebar stems used on salsa bicycles?
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem.
What is the hazard?
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
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