CPSC2012-05-10
Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard
The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.
Sold at
Bicycle retail stores nationwide and on Internet retailers from January 2011 through March 2012 for about $80.
Affected count
About 1,100
Injuries reported
Salsa Cycles has received two reports of bicycle racks breaking at the mounting straps, resulting in minor injuries from falls.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact the firm toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.salsacycles.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Salsa-Cycles-Recalls-Bicycle-Racks-Due-to-a-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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