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Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Risk of Fall Hazard

Reported: December 4, 2014 Initiated: December 4, 2014 #15041

Product Description

This recall involves all aluminum Salsa Bearpaw forks sold separately and on Mukluk bicycles. The forks have date code 20130524, 20130710 or 20130826 stamped on the fork steerer, followed by "CWI2201BAN2" and a Salsa compass graphic on the bend of the fork blades. Consumers or the dealer will need to disassemble the front of the bicycle to access the steerer tube with the date code and model information. The forks were sold in "tequila lime" with black paint, "metallic gold," red and black. The bikes were sold in sizes x-small, small, medium, large and x-large.

Reason for Recall

The bicycle fork can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Bearpaw forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.

Details

Units Affected
About 2,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves all aluminum Salsa Bearpaw forks sold separately and on Mukluk bicycles. The forks have date code 20130524, 20130710 or 20130826 stamped on the fork steerer, followed by "CWI2201BAN2" and a Salsa compass graphic on the bend of the fork blades. Consumers or the dealer will need to disassemble the front of the bicycle to access the steerer tube with the date code and model information. The forks were sold in "tequila lime" with black paint, "metallic gold," red and black. The bikes were sold in sizes x-small, small, medium, large and x-large.. Units affected: About 2,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The bicycle fork can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Bearpaw forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 4, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15041.