CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Salsa Cycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
Published: October 9, 2001Recall ID: 02006Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled rims are the Salsa Alto models, which have a black anodized finish and are labeled "Salsa" and "Salsa Alto" in yellow, red and white. The rims, which are used on mountain bikes that have disc brakes, were sold individually or built up into wheels with Shimano Deore or Deore XT hubs.
Affected Products
Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Salsa-Cycles-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Rims- |
| Title | CPSC, Salsa Cycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bicycle-rim.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rim |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bicycle-tire.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Bicycle tire with recalled Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims |
| Hazards › Name | The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Salsa Cycles has received six reports of rims failing during use; though, no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 |
| Recall I D | 2020 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers with the recalled rims should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund or free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent bicycle dealers sold these rims from January 2001 through August 2001 for $50 (individually) or between $100 and $150 (in built-up wheels). |
| Recall Date | 2001-10-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled rims are the Salsa Alto models, which have a black anodized finish and are labeled "Salsa" and "Salsa Alto" in yellow, red and white. The rims, which are used on mountain bikes that have disc brakes, were sold individually or built up into wheels with Shimano Deore or Deore XT hubs. |
| Distributors › Name | Salsa Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 02006 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can call Salsa Cycles toll-free at (877) 887-2572 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-21T00:00:00 |