Recalled Salsa Bearpaw forks (20130524, 20130710, 20130826 date codes) can bend or break, causing falls. Stop using and get a free replacement from a Salsa dealer.
The bicycle fork can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Salsa Bearpaw bicycle forks with specific date codes can bend or break, increasing fall risk for riders. Affected users should stop using the forks immediately and get a free replacement.
The forks can bend or break under normal use, which may cause the bicycle to lose stability and lead to a fall. This risk is higher when the forks are subjected to impacts or stress.
Bicycle owners who purchased Salsa Bearpaw forks with date codes 20130524, 20130710, or 20130826 are affected. Riders using these forks face a fall hazard if the forks bend or break.
Check for date codes 20130524, 20130710, or 20130826 stamped on the fork steerer, followed by "CWI2201BAN2" and a Salsa compass graphic on the fork blades.
Immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled Salsa Bearpaw forks to prevent falls.
Reach out to a Salsa dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Bearpaw forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.
The forks have date codes 20130524, 20130710, or 20130826 stamped on the fork steerer.
Look for date codes 20130524, 20130710, or 20130826 on the fork steerer followed by "CWI2201BAN2" and a Salsa compass graphic on the fork blades.
Yes, the forks were sold in "tequila lime" with black paint, "metallic gold," red and black.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Salsa to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1875 — Salsa Salsa Bearpaw Bicycle Forks Hello, I own a Salsa Bearpaw Bicycle Forks that is covered by recall 1875 from Salsa. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Bearpaw forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection and 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.
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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.
