Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard

Hazard

The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy

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.

Replace, Refund

Incidents & injuries

Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65.

Contact the company

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