CPSC, Salsa Cycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-10-09 · 02006
Hazards
The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
Recall
Number
02006
Date
2001-10-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims
Companies
Retailer(s)
Independent bicycle dealers sold these rims from January 2001 through August 2001 for $50 (individually) or between $100 and $150 (in built-up wheels).
Distributor(s)
Salsa Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn.
Description
The recalled rims are the Salsa Alto models, which have a black anodized finish and are labeled "Salsa" and "Salsa Alto" in yellow, red and white. The rims, which are used on mountain bikes that have disc brakes, were sold individually or built up into wheels with Shimano Deore or Deore XT hubs.