Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: May 10, 2012 Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. Sports & Recreation
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 1,100)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
- Reason for Recall:
- The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 1,100)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 12175