Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall

Active Recall Announced February 26, 2009 CPSC #09135

Quick answer

Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall is CPSC recall #09135, announced on February 26, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on these models of complete Salsa bicycles: Ala Carte, El Mariachi, Casseroll Triple, Casseroll Single and La Cruz. The aftermarket stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The complete bike stems are painted to match the bike model color and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled stems range from 75- through 105-degree rise and extension length from 90 to 120mm. Please visit the firm's web site at www.salsacromotostem.com for a complete list of model numbers and names included in this recall. The remedy is consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized salsa bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem.. Affected brand: Salsa Bicycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products.

Hazard

This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on these models of complete Salsa bicycles: Ala Carte, El Mariachi, Casseroll Triple, Casseroll Single and La Cruz. The aftermarket stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The complete bike stems are painted to match the bike model color and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled stems range from 75- through 105-degree rise and extension length from 90 to 120mm. Please visit the firm's web site at www.salsacromotostem.com for a complete list of model numbers and names included in this recall.

Affected products

Handlebar Stems Used on Salsa Bicycles

Recalled brands

Salsa Bicycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products

Remedy

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem.

Recall date

February 26, 2009

Categories

Bicycles & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09135?

CPSC recall #09135 covers Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 26, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on these models of complete Salsa bicycles: Ala Carte, El Mariachi, Casseroll Triple, Casseroll Single and La Cruz. The aftermarket stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The complete bike stems are painted to match the bike model color and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled stems range from 75- through 105-degree rise and extension length from 90 to 120mm. Please visit the firm's web site at www.salsacromotostem.com for a complete list of model numbers and names included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #09135?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09135 is consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized salsa bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem.. 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 Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall 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/2009/Salsa-Bicycles-Recalls-Bicycles-Handlebar-Stems-Can-Break-Causing-Rider-to-Fall. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

Sell on Shopify? Stay ahead of every CPSC recall.

RecallDocket automatically checks your catalog against new CPSC recalls and alerts you the moment one of your products is affected.

Install RecallDocket — free
← Back to all recalls