Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11083
Recall Date
2011-01-04
Manufacturer
Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
Units Affected
About 6,500 units
Products Involved
Salsa Handlebar Stems
Hazard
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.
Sold At
Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. 25.4 and 26.0 threadless handlebar stems and all CroMoto S.U.L. 26.0 quill handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket units after April 1, 2010. The handlebar stems are black and have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension. The recalled handlebar stems have a hash mark on the inside of the stem bar clamp area.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28