# Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2012-05-10 · 12175 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 12175
- **Date:** 2012-05-10
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks

## 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.

## Remedies

Refund; Repair

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Salsa-Cycles-Recalls-Bicycle-Racks-Due-to-a-Fall-Hazard)
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