Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks
CPSC Recall #05-506 — November 1, 2004
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-506 |
| Recall Date | November 1, 2004 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 500 |
| Manufacturer | Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Importer | Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Manufactured In | Taiwan |
Where It Was Sold
| Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2004. The Salsa frameset that included the recalled bicycle fork sold for about $940. |
Product
Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. is voluntarily recalling about 500 Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks. The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists.Name of Product: Salsa Campeon Bicycle ForksUnits: About 500Manufacturer/Importer: Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.Hazard: The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists.Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of forks cracking or breaking, including one incident resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.Description: The recall involves carbon fiber/aluminum forks included with the Salsa model F-01 Campeon frame set in either White/Black or Red/Black color combinations. Units included in this recall have a code of CK, DA, or DB and a serial number from 03400 to 04600. The model number, date code and serial number are located on a label at the base of the steerer tube near the crown of the fork.Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2004. The Salsa frameset that included the recalled bicycle fork sold for about $940.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified consumers directly about this recall.Consumer Contact: Owners of the recalled bicycle forks should immediately stop using the product and contact their Salsa dealer directly. Authorized Salsa dealers can be found online at www.salsacycles.com. Consumers who do not live near an authorized Salsa dealer should call Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. at (952) 941-9391 ext. 2004 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email [email protected] for assistance.
Hazard
The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
Incidents & Injuries
There have been two reports of forks cracking or breaking, including one incident resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.
Remedy Instructions
Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified consumers directly about this recall.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.