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Product Recall
Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
THREADLESS HANDLEBAR STEM
Salsa Handlebar Stems
Recall Date: January 4th, 2011
Type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Units: About 6,500 units
Hazards: The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedies: Replace
Refund
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.
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.
Images:
THREADLESS HANDLEBAR STEM
QUILL HANDLEBAR STEM
Consumer 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 atwww.salsacromotostem.comInjuries:
Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.
Retailers:
Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65.
Importers:
Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
