Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5142.
This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on these models of complete Salsa bicycles: Ala Carte, El Mariachi, Casseroll Triple, Casseroll Single and La Cruz. The aftermarket stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The complete bike stems are painted to match the bike model color and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled stems range from 75- through 105-degree rise and extension length from 90 to 120mm. Please visit the firm's web site at www.salsacromotostem.com for a complete list of model numbers and names included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5142.
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Specialty Bicycle Retailers Nationwide From November 2007 Through December 2008 For Between $880 And $1870 For Complete Bikes. The Aftermarket Stems Were Sold At Specialty Bicycle Retailers Nationwide And Via Web Sites From March 2008 Through December 2008 For Between $60 And $65. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5142.
For additional information, contact Salsa Bicycles toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.salsacromotostem.com
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Specialty Bicycle Retailers Nationwide From November 2007 Through December 2008 For Between $880 And $1870 For Complete Bikes. The Aftermarket Stems Were Sold At Specialty Bicycle Retailers Nationwide And Via Web Sites From March 2008 Through December 2008 For Between $60 And $65. Recall FAQ
Specialty Bicycle Retailers Nationwide From November 2007 Through December 2008 For Between $880 And $1870 For Complete Bikes. The Aftermarket Stems Were Sold At Specialty Bicycle Retailers Nationwide And Via Web Sites From March 2008 Through December 2008 For Between $60 And $65. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall. The notice was published on February 26, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 8,600 units are potentially affected.