Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall

The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Recall #: 09135
Affected scope: About 8,600

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on….

Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 26, 2009. Reason: The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.. Remedy: Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa B…. Verify recall #09135 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer..

None
agency class: February 26, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09135 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, 6 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.

Product description

This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on these models of complete Salsa bicycles: Ala Carte, El Mariachi, Casseroll Triple, Casseroll Single and La Cruz. The aftermarket stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The complete bike stems are painted to match the bike model color and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled stems range from 75- through 105-degree rise and extension length from 90 to 120mm. Please visit the firm's web site at www.salsacromotostem.com for a complete list of model numbers and names included in this recall.

Reason for recall

The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09135
Date reported	February 26, 2009
Date initiated	February 26, 2009
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 8,600
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

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 26, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09135.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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