Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11083 · Jan 4, 2011 · Salsa Cycles
6,500
units affected
6,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11083
- Date
- Jan 4, 2011
- Company
- Salsa Cycles
- Units affected
- 6,500
- Product
- Salsa Handlebar Stems
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. 25.4 and 26.0 threadless handlebar stems and all CroMoto S.U.L. 26.0 quill handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket units after April 1, 2010. The handlebar stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled handlebar stems have a hash mark on the inside of the stem bar clamp area.
What can happen
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding bicycles containing these handlebar stems immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and a handlebar stem replacement or a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled salsa handlebar stems?
Consumers should stop riding bicycles containing these handlebar stems immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and a handlebar stem replacement or a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
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.