Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
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. [Learn More]
About 1,100 units were affected by this recall.
Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
Salsa Cycles Bicycle Racks. Salsa Minimalist Rack with mounting strap circled
Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Recall Date | 05/10/2012 |
| Recall ID | 1046 |
| Recall Number | 12175 |
| Product Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| 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. |
| Injuries | Salsa Cycles has received two reports of bicycle racks breaking at the mounting straps, resulting in minor injuries from falls. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | 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 |
| Last Updated | 04/22/2016 |
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