Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1046.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1046.
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Bicycle Retail Stores Nationwide And On Internet Retailers From January 2011 Through March 2012 For About $80. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1046.
For additional information, please contact the firm toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.salsacycles.com
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Bicycle Retail Stores Nationwide And On Internet Retailers From January 2011 Through March 2012 For About $80. Recall FAQ
Bicycle Retail Stores Nationwide And On Internet Retailers From January 2011 Through March 2012 For About $80. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard. The notice was published on May 10, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,100 units are potentially affected.