Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 4, 2011 CPSC #11083

Quick answer

Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #11083, announced on January 4, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop riding bicycles containing these handlebar stems immediately and contact an authorized salsa bicycles dealer for a free inspection and a handlebar stem replacement or a full refund.. Affected brand: Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Salsa Handlebar Stems

Recalled brands

Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products

Remedy

Consumers should stop riding bicycles containing these handlebar stems immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and a handlebar stem replacement or a full refund.

Recall date

January 4, 2011

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11083?

CPSC recall #11083 covers Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 4, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #11083?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11083 is consumers should stop riding bicycles containing these handlebar stems immediately and contact an authorized salsa bicycles dealer for a free inspection and a handlebar stem replacement or a full refund.. 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 Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard 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/2011/Salsa-Cycles-Recalls-Handlebar-Stems-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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