Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 10, 2012 CPSC #12175

Quick answer

Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #12175, announced on May 10, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.. Affected brand: Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks

Recalled brands

Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.

Recall date

May 10, 2012

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12175?

CPSC recall #12175 covers Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 10, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12175?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12175 is consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or 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 Bicycle Racks Due to a 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/2012/Salsa-Cycles-Recalls-Bicycle-Racks-Due-to-a-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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