Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard

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.. Recalled by Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.. Units affected: About 1,100.

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.

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 10, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12175.