Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1397.
This recall involves all Salsa Vaya bicycle forks stamped with the batch codes 2011 02 21, 2011 04 11, 2011 06 14 and 2011 09 09 and all Salsa La Cruz bicycle forks stamped with the batch codes 2011 03 01, 2011 04 08, 2011 05 30 and 2011 09 09. The batch code is stamped on the steerer tube. The forks are made of tubular chromoly steel and can be installed on any bicycle that takes a threadless 1 1/8 inch steerer tube. They were sold individually and as original equipment on Salsa Vaya bicycles and framesets. Salsa Vaya bicycle forks are orange or dark gray. La Cruz bicycle forks are black. The manufacturer's insignia "CWI" is stamped on the steerer tube. "Salsa" is printed on the bicycle's frame.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1397.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Vaya and La Cruz bicycle forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection, replacement fork or a full 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 Stores Nationwide And On Various Websites From February 2011 Through June 2012 For About $100 Individually For La Cruz Forks And On Salsa Vaya Bicycles For Between $1,300 And $1,600. 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-1397.
Salsa Cycles; toll-free at (877) 774-6208 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.salsacycles.com and click on the Fork Recall button for more information.
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Bicycle Stores Nationwide And On Various Websites From February 2011 Through June 2012 For About $100 Individually For La Cruz Forks And On Salsa Vaya Bicycles For Between $1,300 And $1,600. Recall FAQ
Bicycle Stores Nationwide And On Various Websites From February 2011 Through June 2012 For About $100 Individually For La Cruz Forks And On Salsa Vaya Bicycles For Between $1,300 And $1,600. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on June 12, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,700 units are potentially affected.