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Fall / CollapseMay 10, 2012CPSC #12175

Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
1,100
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

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

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • Bicycle retail stores nationwide and on Internet retailers from January 2011 through March 2012 for about $80.

Photos

Salsa Cycles Bicycle RacksSalsa Minimalist Rack with mounting strap circledSalsa Minimalist Rack mounting straps
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