Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published November 10, 2020
Salsa Cutthroat Bicycles Recall: Forks May Crack Causing Falls
Recalled 2020 Salsa Cutthroat bicycles with forks containing serial number starting with 'G' may crack, causing falls. Stop using immediately and get free fork replacement.
“Salsa Cutthroat Bicycles Recall: Forks May Crack Causing Falls.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2971-salsa-cutthroat-bicycles-recall-forks-may-crack-causing-falls. Based on CPSC recall #8937 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Quality-Bicycle-Products-Recalls-Salsa-Cycles-Cutthroat-Bicycles-Due-To-Injury-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Nov. 10, 2020, that Quality Bicycle Products is recalling Salsa Cutthroat bicycles due to a fall hazard from cracking or breaking fork legs. Owners should stop using the bikes and contact Salsa Cycles for a free replacement fork.
How to tell if you have it
Salsa Cutthroat GRX 810 Di2
Salsa Cutthroat GRX 810 1x
Salsa Cutthroat GRX 600
Salsa Cutthroat Apex 1
Salsa Cutthroat framesets
Salsa Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe V2 aftermarket fork (Matte and Gloss)
Fork serial numbers containing the letter G
What to do
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. Contact Salsa Cycles toll-free at 877-774-6208 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit www.salsacycles.com click on “Safety and Support” then “Recall” for more information.
The hazard
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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Trek and Electra Electric Bicycles with Broken Rear Bolts Risk Fall Hazard (2026-01-29).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the fork serial number on the fork when removed from the frame. The serial number must start with the letter 'G' to be part of the recall. This applies to 2020 Salsa Cutthroat models with specific model names.
Brand
Salsa
Product
Salsa Cutthroat Bicycles and Forks
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled bicycles to prevent potential falls from a cracked fork.
Contact Salsa Cycles
Reach out to Salsa Cycles to arrange for free inspection and replacement of the fork.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Salsa authorized bicycle dealerships nationwide from September 2019 through September 2020 for between $2,700 and $5,800.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Salsa
We’ve drafted a message you can send Salsa to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8937 — Salsa Cutthroat Bicycles Recall: Forks May Crack Causing Falls
Hello,
I own a Salsa Cutthroat Bicycles Recall: Forks May Crack Causing Falls that is covered by recall 8937 from Salsa.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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