Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-02-26 · 09135
Hazards
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Recall
Number
09135
Date
2009-02-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Handlebar Stems Used on Salsa Bicycles
Companies
Retailer(s)
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2007 through December 2008 for between $880 and $1870 for complete bikes. The aftermarket stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and via web sites from March 2008 through December 2008 for between $60 and $65.
Importer(s)
Salsa Bicycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on these models of complete Salsa bicycles: Ala Carte, El Mariachi, Casseroll Triple, Casseroll Single and La Cruz. The aftermarket stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The complete bike stems are painted to match the bike model color and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled stems range from 75- through 105-degree rise and extension length from 90 to 120mm. Please visit the firm's web site at www.salsacromotostem.com for a complete list of model numbers and names included in this recall.