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Fall / CollapseJanuary 4, 2011CPSC #11083

Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
6,500
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. 25.4 and 26.0 threadless handlebar stems and all CroMoto S.U.L. 26.0 quill handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket units after April 1, 2010. The handlebar stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled handlebar stems have a hash mark on the inside of the stem bar clamp area.

Hazard

The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Injuries

Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65.

Photos

THREADLESS HANDLEBAR STEMQUILL HANDLEBAR STEMSalsa Cycles recalled product
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