CPSC2001-10-09
CPSC, Salsa Cycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
Salsa Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard
The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
Remedy
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.
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).
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
Salsa Cycles has received six reports of rims failing during use; though, no injuries have been reported.
Products
Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims
Consumer contact
Consumers can call Salsa Cycles toll-free at (877) 887-2572 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Salsa-Cycles-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Rims-Don't want to check this manually?
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