Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks sold after January 2:2011 may fall due to broken mounting straps, posing a fall hazard. Consumers must remove racks and contact a dealer for inspection or refund.
The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks made after January 2011 have a fall hazard because their mounting straps can break while in use. This could cause injury to the rider if the rack falls.
The racks use L-shaped mounting straps with a single hole for attachment. These straps can break while the bicycle is in motion, causing the rack to fall and potentially injuring the rider.
Bicycle owners who purchased Salsa Minimalist racks after January 2011 are affected. Riders using these racks are at risk of falling if the rack breaks during use.
Look for racks with 'Salsa' printed on the side. They were sold after January 2011 and have tubular aluminum construction with black or silver finish.
Immediately take down the bicycle rack to avoid potential falls.
Reach out to a Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting, or refund options.
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.
No, only those sold after January 2011 with the specific mounting straps described.
Check for 'Salsa' printed on the side and ensure it was sold after January 2011.
Immediately remove the rack and contact a Salsa dealer for inspection or refund.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Salsa to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1046 — Salsa Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks Hello, I own a Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks that is covered by recall 1046 from Salsa. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund. 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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