NOTE: This recall was previously announced independently on January 15, 2019 by the firm due to the government furlough.
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Recalled Salsa Warbird Carbon series bicycle, Ultegra Di2 700 pictured. -
Recalled Vaya frameset. -
Recalled Vaya 105 bicycle. -
Recalled Salsa Warbird Carbon frames
The bicycle’s fork legs can break, posing an injury hazard.
Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at 877-774-6208 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit www.salsacycles.com click on “Safety and Support” then “Recall” for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves all 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon series bicycles and framesets, including Ultegra Di2, Force 1, 105, Apex 1, and Tiagra bicycles and all 2019 Salsa Vaya 105 bicycles and framesets. The model name is printed on the frame of the bicycles. The bicycles are sold in a variety of different colors and sizes.
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Item Number Range |
Product Name |
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BK0465 - BK0471 |
2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Ultegra Di2 |
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BK0472 - BK0478 |
2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Force 1 |
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BK0479 -BK0485 |
2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon 105 |
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BK0486 - BK0492 |
2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Apex 1 |
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BK0493 - BK0499 |
2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Tiagra |
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FM7480 - FM7486 |
2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon Frameset |
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BK6926 – BK6937 |
2019 Salsa Vaya 105 |
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FM1016 – FM1018 |
2019 Salsa Vaya Frameset |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles, contact Quality Bicycle Products, and return the recalled Salsa Warbird or Vaya bicycles to the retailer where purchased for free installation of a replacement fork.
Quality Bicycle Products has received two reports of forks breaking with one injury of minor scratches reported.
Quality Bicycle Products, Bloomington, Minn.
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
Related Recalls
The positive (+) battery terminal cover (red) can become damaged by the seat base, causing the positive (+) battery post to be exposed and contact nearby conductive components, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard.
The vehicles’ passenger side seat belt anchor point can separate from the frame due to a defective weld on the bracket, posing an injury hazard to passengers from impact with a loose bracket or failure of the seatbelt during a crash.
The mechanical internal locking plates can fail to align and allow unauthorized users to open the gun safes, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
The recalled helmets do not comply with the retention system requirements of the mandatory federal safety regulations for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the wearer in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
The front fork of the recalled KickScooters can break, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
The crank can break, due to fatigue fractures, causing the rider to lose control, posing fall and crash hazards.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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