CPSCGeneral Alert
Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
Published: May 10, 2012Recall ID: 12175Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks sold after January 2011. The racks are made of tubular aluminum with a black or silver finish, and can be installed on either the front or rear of a bicycle. The recalled bicycle racks have steel mounting brackets, identified as straps, with a single hole in the center used to mount the strap to the bicycle fork. "Salsa" is printed on the side of the bicycle rack.
Affected Products
Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Salsa-Cycles-Recalls-Bicycle-Racks-Due-to-a-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12175.12175a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Salsa Cycles Bicycle Racks |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12175.12175b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Salsa Minimalist Rack with mounting strap circled |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12175.12175c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Salsa Minimalist Rack mounting straps |
| Hazards › Name | The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | Salsa Cycles has received two reports of bicycle racks breaking at the mounting straps, resulting in minor injuries from falls. |
| Products › Name | Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,100 |
| Recall I D | 1046 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle retail stores nationwide and on Internet retailers from January 2011 through March 2012 for about $80. |
| Recall Date | 2012-05-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks sold after January 2011. The racks are made of tubular aluminum with a black or silver finish, and can be installed on either the front or rear of a bicycle. The recalled bicycle racks have steel mounting brackets, identified as straps, with a single hole in the center used to mount the strap to the bicycle fork. "Salsa" is printed on the side of the bicycle rack. |
| Recall Number | 12175 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please contact the firm toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.salsacycles.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
Overview
- Recalling FirmSalsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.