CPSC recall · Reported June 12, 2013
Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Cwi, of Taiwan recalled This recall involves all Salsa Vaya bicycle forks stamped with the batch codes 2011 02 21….
Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Cwi, of Taiwan in June 12, 2013. Reason: The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Vaya an…. Verify recall #13213 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Cwi, of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider..
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- June 12, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13213 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
This recall involves all Salsa Vaya bicycle forks stamped with the batch codes 2011 02 21, 2011 04 11, 2011 06 14 and 2011 09 09 and all Salsa La Cruz bicycle forks stamped with the batch codes 2011 03 01, 2011 04 08, 2011 05 30 and 2011 09 09. The batch code is stamped on the steerer tube. The forks are made of tubular chromoly steel and can be installed on any bicycle that takes a threadless 1 1/8 inch steerer tube. They were sold individually and as original equipment on Salsa Vaya bicycles and framesets. Salsa Vaya bicycle forks are orange or dark gray. La Cruz bicycle forks are black. The manufacturer's insignia "CWI" is stamped on the steerer tube. "Salsa" is printed on the bicycle's frame.
Reason for recall
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Vaya and La Cruz bicycle forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection, replacement fork or a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13213 |
| Date reported | June 12, 2013 |
| Date initiated | June 12, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Cwi, of Taiwan |
| Affected scope | About 1,700 |
| 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 immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Vaya and La Cruz bicycle forks and contact a Sa…
- Check the recall number (13213) 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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