Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Recall #11-083 — January 3, 2011

Recall #11-083 Date: January 3, 2011 Remedy: Refund, Replace

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