Salsa Handlebar Stems – Fall Hazard (2011)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Salsa Handlebar Stems
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Salsa Handlebar Stems. The hazard is: The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026