CPSC2011-01-04
Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65.
Affected count
About 6,500 units
Injuries reported
Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Salsa Handlebar Stems
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.salsacromotostem.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Salsa-Cycles-Recalls-Handlebar-Stems-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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