CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 2, 2004

CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks

The recall involves carbon fiber/aluminum forks included with the Salsa model F-01 Campeon frame set in either White/Black or Red/Black color combinations. Units included in this recall have a code of CK, DA, or DB and a serial number from 03400 to 04600. The model number, date code and serial number are located on a label at the base of the steerer tube near the crown of the fork.

Required Consumer Action

Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified consumers directly about this recall.

Contact Information

Owners of the recalled bicycle forks should immediately stop using the product and contact their Salsa dealer directly. Authorized Salsa dealers can be found online at www.salsacycles.com Consumers who do not live near an authorized Salsa dealer should call Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. at (952) 941-9391 ext. 2004 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email pman@salsacycles.com for assistance.

Recall Details

Sold At
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2004. The Salsa frameset that included the recalled bicycle fork sold for about $940.
Injuries
There have been two reports of forks cracking or breaking, including one incident resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.
Manufacturer
Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Recall Number
05506

Product Information

Product Name
Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Number of Units
About 500
Manufacturer Name
Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Manufactured In
Taiwan

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (952) 941-9391
Website www.salsacycles.com
Full Contact Information

Owners of the recalled bicycle forks should immediately stop using the product and contact their Salsa dealer directly. Authorized Salsa dealers can be found online at www.salsacycles.com. Consumers who do not live near an authorized Salsa dealer should call Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. at (952) 941-9391 ext. 2004 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email pman@salsacycles.com for assistance.