Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-01-04 · 11083
Hazards
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Recall
Number
11083
Date
2011-01-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Salsa Handlebar Stems
Remedies
Options
Replace; Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65.
Importer(s)
Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. 25.4 and 26.0 threadless handlebar stems and all CroMoto S.U.L. 26.0 quill handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket units after April 1, 2010. The handlebar stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled handlebar stems have a hash mark on the inside of the stem bar clamp area.