Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-05-10 · 12175
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
12175
Date
2012-05-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
Remedies
Options
Refund; Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Bicycle retail stores nationwide and on Internet retailers from January 2011 through March 2012 for about $80.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves all Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks sold after January 2011. The racks are made of tubular aluminum with a black or silver finish, and can be installed on either the front or rear of a bicycle. The recalled bicycle racks have steel mounting brackets, identified as straps, with a single hole in the center used to mount the strap to the bicycle fork. "Salsa" is printed on the side of the bicycle rack.