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Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: June 12, 2013 Initiated: June 12, 2013 #13213

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

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
CWI, of Taiwan
Units Affected
About 1,700
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Salsa-Cycles-Recalls-Bicycle-Forks

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by CWI, of Taiwan. Units affected: About 1,700.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 12, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13213.

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