The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02006·Announced 2001-10-09

Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims recalled due to failure risk

Salsa Cycles is recalling about 500 Alto disk-brake bicycle rims because they can fail during use, posing a risk of falls and serious injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the rims can fail causing falls and serious injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Salsa Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn., is recalling about 500 Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims. The recalled rims have a black anodized finish and are labeled "Salsa" and "Salsa Alto" in yellow, red, and white. They are used on mountain bikes with disc brakes and were sold individually or built up into wheels with Shimano Deore or Deore XT hubs.

The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, which poses a risk of falls and serious injury to riders. Salsa Cycles has received six reports of rims failing during use, but no injuries have been reported.

Independent bicycle dealers sold these rims from January 2001 through August 2001 for $50 individually or between $100 and $150 in built-up wheels. Consumers with the recalled rims should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or free replacement. Consumers can also call Salsa Cycles toll-free at (877) 887-2572 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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