CPSC, Salsa Cycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims

Active Recall Announced October 9, 2001 CPSC #02006

Quick answer

CPSC, Salsa Cycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims is CPSC recall #02006, announced on October 9, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled rims are the Salsa Alto models, which have a black anodized finish and are labeled "Salsa" and "Salsa Alto" in yellow, red and white. The rims, which are used on mountain bikes that have disc brakes, were sold individually or built up into wheels with Shimano Deore or Deore XT hubs. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Salsa Cycles.

Hazard

The recalled rims are the Salsa Alto models, which have a black anodized finish and are labeled "Salsa" and "Salsa Alto" in yellow, red and white. The rims, which are used on mountain bikes that have disc brakes, were sold individually or built up into wheels with Shimano Deore or Deore XT hubs.

Affected products

Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims

Recalled brands

Salsa Cycles

Remedy

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.

Recall date

October 9, 2001

Categories

Bicycles & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02006?

CPSC recall #02006 covers CPSC, Salsa Cycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 9, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled rims are the Salsa Alto models, which have a black anodized finish and are labeled "Salsa" and "Salsa Alto" in yellow, red and white. The rims, which are used on mountain bikes that have disc brakes, were sold individually or built up into wheels with Shimano Deore or Deore XT hubs.

What is the remedy for recall #02006?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02006 is 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 should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Salsa Cycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Salsa-Cycles-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Rims-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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