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Product Recall
Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
Salsa Cycles Bicycle Racks
Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
Recall Date: May 10th, 2012
Type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Units: About 1,100
Hazards: 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.
Remedies: Refund
Repair
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.
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.
Images:
Salsa Cycles Bicycle Racks
Salsa Minimalist Rack with mounting strap circled
Salsa Minimalist Rack mounting straps
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.comInjuries:
Salsa Cycles has received two reports of bicycle racks breaking at the mounting straps, resulting in minor injuries from falls.
Manufacturers:
Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Retailers:
Bicycle retail stores nationwide and on Internet retailers from January 2011 through March 2012 for about $80.
