The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11083·Announced 2011-01-04

Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard

Salsa Cycles is recalling specific CroMoto handlebar stems that can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to riders.

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 (fall hazard) where injury has been reported (minor injuries), fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injury but no severe harm or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minnesota, is recalling approximately 6,500 CroMoto S.U.L. 25.4 and 26.0 threadless handlebar stems and CroMoto S.U.L. 26.0 quill handlebar stems. The recalled stems are black with the word "Salsa" painted on the extension and feature a hash mark on the inside of the stem bar clamp area. These units were sold as individual aftermarket components through bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65 each.

The handlebar stems can crack or break, which poses a fall hazard to the rider. Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.

Consumers should stop riding bicycles containing these handlebar stems immediately. They should contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and a handlebar stem replacement or a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.salsacromotostem.com.

The recalled product

Product
Salsa Handlebar Stems
Manufacturer
Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
6,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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