Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall #11-083 — January 3, 2011
Description
The handlebar stems can crack or break.
Hazard
"The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider."
Incidents / Injuries
Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding bicycles containing these handlebar stems immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and a handlebar stem replacement or a full refund.
Units Affected
"About 6,500 units"
Sold At
Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65.
Importer
"Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn."
Manufactured In
Taiwan