CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 4, 2011

Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall 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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.salsacromotostem.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65.
Injuries
Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
11083

Product Information

Product Name
Salsa Handlebar Stems
Product Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Number of Units
About 6,500 units
Imported By
Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
Manufactured In
Taiwan

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (877) 774-6208
Website www.salsacromotostem.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.salsacromotostem.com