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CPSCRecalled May 10, 2012 · #12175

Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard

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.

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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 details

Product
Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Manufacturer
Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Bicycle retail stores nationwide and on Internet retailers from January 2011 through March 2012 for about $80.
Made in
Taiwan

What you should do

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.

View the official CPSC notice