Product Recall Number: 02-006
Why was Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims recalled?
The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
Product Recall Number: 02-006
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2001-10-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Salsa Alto disk-brake bicycle rims
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Salsa Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 500 disc-brake specific bicycle rims. The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.Salsa Cycles has received six reports of rims failing during use; though, no injuries have been reported.The recalled rims are the Salsa Alto models, which have a black anodized finish and are labeled "Salsa" and "Salsa Alto" in yellow, red and white. The rims, which are used on mountain bikes that have disc brakes, were sold individually or built up into wheels with Shimano Deore or Deore XT hubs.Independent bicycle dealers sold these rims from January 2001 through August 2001 for $50 (individually) or between $100 and $150 (in built-up wheels).Consumers with the recalled rims should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund or free replacement. Consumers also can call Salsa Cycles toll-free at (877) 887-2572 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 500
Incidents: Salsa Cycles has received six reports of rims failing during use; though, no injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers with the recalled rims should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund or free replacement.
Sold At: Independent bicycle dealers sold these rims from January 2001 through August 2001 for $50 (individually) or between $100 and $150 (in built-up wheels).
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed