Salsa recalls handlebar stems with a fall hazard. Cracking stems can cause falls. Stop using immediately and get a free replacement or refund.
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Salsa is recalling handlebar stems that can crack or break, leading to a fall hazard for riders. This affects cyclists using the specific stems sold after April 2010. Immediate action is needed to prevent falls.
The handlebar stems can crack or break under normal use, which may cause the rider to lose balance and fall. This fall hazard could result in injury.
Cyclists who own or use Salsa handlebar stems sold after April 1, 2010 are affected. Riders using these stems are at highest risk of falling.
Look for black handlebar stems with "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled stems have a hash mark inside the stem bar clamp area. They were sold as individual aftermarket units after April 1, 2010.
Immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled handlebar stems.
Contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free handlebar stem replacement or refund.
Consumers should stop riding bicycles containing these handlebar stems immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and a handlebar stem replacement or a full refund.
The recall involves aftermarket units sold after April 1, 2010, but the record does not specify retail channels.
Check for black stems with "Salsa" painted on the extension and a hash mark inside the stem bar clamp area.
Yes, the remedy requires immediate stop use and replacement or refund to prevent falls.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Salsa to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 548 — Salsa Salsa Handlebar Stems Hello, I own a Salsa Handlebar Stems that is covered by recall 548 from Salsa. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop riding bicycles containing these handlebar stems immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and a handlebar stem replacement or a full 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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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.
