Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks Recalled for Steering Control Loss Risk
Quality Bicycle Products is recalling Salsa Campeon bicycle forks because the steering tube can crack or break, causing a loss of steering control and fall hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 injury has been reported (abrasions and bruises) but no serious injury or death is documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 500 Salsa Campeon bicycle forks. The recall involves carbon fiber/aluminum forks included with the Salsa model F-01 Campeon frame set in either White/Black or Red/Black color combinations. The affected units have a code of CK, DA, or DB and a serial number from 03400 to 04600. These forks were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2004 as part of a frameset that sold for about $940.
The steering tube on the recalled bicycle forks can crack or break, which can cause a sudden loss of steering control and a fall hazard to bicyclists. There have been two reports of forks cracking or breaking, including one incident resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.
Owners of the recalled bicycle forks should immediately stop using the product. Consumers should contact their local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified consumers directly about this recall. Consumers who do not live near an authorized Salsa dealer should call Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. at (952) 941-9391 ext. 2004 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email [email protected] for assistance.
The recalled product
- Product
- Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycle Parts
- Affected units
- 500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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