Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, voluntarily recalled approximately 6,500 handlebar stems because they can crack and pose a fall hazard to the rider. Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.
This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. 25.4 and 26.0 threadless handlebar stems and all CroMoto S.U.L. 26.0 quill handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket units after April 1, 2010. The handlebar stems are black and have the word “Salsa” painted on the extension. The recalled handlebar stems have a hash mark on the inside of the stem bar clamp area.
The stems, which were made in Taiwan, were sold by bicycle retailers and websites from April through October 2010.
Consumers were urged to immediately stop riding bicycles containing these handlebar stems and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and a handlebar stem replacement or a full refund.
Consumers were urged to immediately stop riding bicycles containing these handlebar stems and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and a handlebar stem replacement or a full refund.
