Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 11083. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 11083 has the recall date 4 Jan 2011. The notice names the firm Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products. The recall has about 6,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,500 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | Salsa Handlebar Stems, About 6,500 units, Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Sold at | Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65. |
| Importer | Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,500Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11083The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 11083. https://recallregister.com/product/548-salsa-cycles-recalls-handlebar-stems-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11083 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11083?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11083?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,500 units