CPSC2004-11-02
CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard
The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
Remedy
Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified consumers directly about this recall.
Sold at
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2004. The Salsa frameset that included the recalled bicycle fork sold for about $940.
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
There have been two reports of forks cracking or breaking, including one incident resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks
Consumer contact
Owners of the recalled bicycle forks should immediately stop using the product and contact their Salsa dealer directly. Authorized Salsa dealers can be found online at www.salsacycles.com. Consumers who do not live near an authorized Salsa dealer should call Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. at (952) 941-9391 ext. 2004 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email pman@salsacycles.com for assistance.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Quality-Bicycle-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Forks-Don't want to check this manually?
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