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CPSCRecalled Dec 4, 2014 · #15041

Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Risk of Fall Hazard

Hazard

The bicycle fork can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

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Description

This recall involves all aluminum Salsa Bearpaw forks sold separately and on Mukluk bicycles. The forks have date code 20130524, 20130710 or 20130826 stamped on the fork steerer, followed by "CWI2201BAN2" and a Salsa compass graphic on the bend of the fork blades. Consumers or the dealer will need to disassemble the front of the bicycle to access the steerer tube with the date code and model information. The forks were sold in "tequila lime" with black paint, "metallic gold," red and black. The bikes were sold in sizes x-small, small, medium, large and x-large.

Product details

Product
Salsa Bearpaw Bicycle Forks
Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Bicycle stores nationwide and online at various websites from September 2013 through November 2014 for about $250 separately and for between $1,850 and $4,400 for the bicycles.
Made in
Taiwan

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Bearpaw forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.

View the official CPSC notice