CPSC recall · Reported November 2, 2004
CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
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.
Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. recalled The recall involves carbon fiber/aluminum forks included with the Salsa model F-01 Campeo….
CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks was recalled by Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. in November 2, 2004. Reason: The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causi…. Remedy: Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified co…. Verify recall #05506 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causi….
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- agency class
- November 2, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05506 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified consumers directly about this recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05506 |
| Date reported | November 2, 2004 |
| Date initiated | November 2, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Contact your local Salsa dealer to schedule a free repair. Salsa dealers have notified consumers directly about this recall.
- Check the recall number (05506) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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