Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12175 · announced May 10, 2012 · Salsa Cycles, A Wholly-owned Brand Of Quality Bicycle Products · 1,100 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund. Remedy type: Refund Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Salsa Cycles has received two reports of bicycle racks breaking at the mounting straps, resulting in minor injuries from falls.
Sold at: Bicycle retail stores nationwide and on Internet retailers from January 2011 through March 2012 for about $80.
Consumer contact: For additional information, please contact the firm toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.salsacycles.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.