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Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard

  • Salsa Cycles Bicycle Racks
  • Salsa Minimalist Rack with mounting strap circled
  • Salsa Minimalist Rack mounting straps
Name of Product:
Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
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.
Remedy:
Repair
Refund
Recall Date:
May 10, 2012
Units:
About 1,100
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

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Salsa Cycles has received two reports of bicycle racks breaking at the mounting straps, resulting in minor injuries from falls.

Sold At:
Bicycle retail stores nationwide and on Internet retailers from January 2011 through March 2012 for about $80.
Manufacturer(s):
Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
12-175

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