CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
USCPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
Recalling Firm: Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Quality-Bicycle-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Forks- |
| Title | CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/salsa-bike-fork-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Salsa Campeon Bicycle Fork |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/salsa-bike-fork-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Salsa Campeon Bicycle Fork |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been two reports of forks cracking or breaking, including one incident resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider. |
| Products › Name | Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 |
| Recall I D | 3033 |
| Remedies › Name | Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified consumers directly about this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2004. The Salsa frameset that included the recalled bicycle fork sold for about $940. |
| Recall Date | 2004-11-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 05506 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. |
| 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 pman@salsacycles.com for assistance. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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