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CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks

Recalled November 2, 2004 · CPSC recall 05506 · Quality Bicycle Products

Hazard

The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists.

Remedy

Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified consumers directly about this recall.

Units

About 500

Incidents / injuries

There have been two reports of forks cracking or breaking, including one incident resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.

Description

The recall involves carbon fiber/aluminum forks included with the Salsa model F-01 Campeon frame set in either White/Black or Red/Black color combinations. Units included in this recall have a code of CK, DA, or DB and a serial number from 03400 to 04600. The model number, date code and serial number are located on a label at the base of the steerer tube near the crown of the fork.

What to do

Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified consumers directly about this recall.

Contact

Owners of the recalled bicycle forks should immediately stop using the product and contact their Salsa dealer directly. Authorized Salsa dealers can be found online at www.salsacycles.com. Consumers who do not live near an authorized Salsa dealer should call Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. at (952) 941-9391 ext. 2004 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email [email protected] for assistance.

Product

Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks

Manufacturer(s)

Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.

Retailers

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2004. The Salsa frameset that included the recalled bicycle fork sold for about $940.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →