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Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled January 4, 2011 · CPSC recall 11083 · Salsa Cycles

Hazard

The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy

Replace · Refund

Units

About 6,500 units

Incidents / injuries

Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

For additional information, contact Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.salsacromotostem.com

Product

Salsa Handlebar Stems

Imported by

Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.

Retailers

Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →