Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
Published May 10, 2012
Summary
CPSC records recall 12175, published May 10, 2012. Recalling firm: Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.; Reported units: About 1,100.
What's the 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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
- Manufacturer
- Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
- Distributor
- Bicycle retail stores nationwide and on Internet retailers from January 2011 through March 2012 for about $80.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 12175 on May 10, 2012. Reported 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn..