About 600 Cutthroat Bicycles and Forks from Quality Bicycle Products are being recalled.
The bicycle’s fork legs can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Salsa Cycles has received seven reports of cracked forks. No injuries have been reported.
The product was sold at authorized bicycle dealerships nationwide from September 2019 through September 2020 for between $2,700 and $5,800.
Description
This recall involves 2020 Salsa Cutthroat series bicycles, including Salsa Cutthroat with model names GRX 810 Di2, GRX 810 1x, GRX 600, Apex 1, framesets, and Carbon Deluxe V2 aftermarket forks. The model name is printed on the frame of the bicycles. The bicycles are sold in a variety of different colors and sizes. This recall involves only Cutthroat bicycles, framesets and forks in which the fork serial number contains the letter G. A Cutthroat fork serial number is visible when the fork is removed from the frame.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles, contact Salsa Cycles, and bring the recalled Salsa Cutthroat bicycles, framesets, and aftermarket forks to a Salsa authorized retailer for inspection and free installation of a replacement fork.
Consumer Contact
Salsa Cycles, 877-774-6208 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or go here and click on “Safety and Support” then “Recall” for more information.
Photo courtesy Salsa Cycles
