CPSC, Salsa Cycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
The hazard
The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
Incidents reported: Salsa Cycles has received six reports of rims failing during use; though, no injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers with the recalled rims should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund or free replacement.
Contact: Consumers can call Salsa Cycles toll-free at (877) 887-2572 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
About this recall
The recalled rims are the Salsa Alto models, which have a black anodized finish and are labeled "Salsa" and "Salsa Alto" in yellow, red and white. The rims, which are used on mountain bikes that have disc brakes, were sold individually or built up into wheels with Shimano Deore or Deore XT hubs.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC