California Injury Lawyer Blog

The Associated Press reported today that Salsa Cycles, a unity of Quality Bicycle Products, has voluntarily recalled 6,500 bicycle handle stems due to a defect, which can cause the stems to crack or break, posing a fall hazard to riders.

The recall includes 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. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, the black stems, which were manufactured in Taiwan, have the word "Salsa" painted on the extension and include a hash mark on the inside of the stem bar clamp area.

The stems were sold at bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $65. Consumers are urged to stop riding the bicycles that have the stems and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for either a handlebar stem replacement or a complete refund.

Bicycle Part Defects and Personal Injury Liability

Every year, thousands of bicycles and bicycle parts are recalled due to product defects and flaws that cause accidents and injuries. When accidents are caused by defects in the manufacturing or design of the bike or bike part, the manufacturer, distributor and other parties in the chain of distribution may be liable for your injuries. If you have been involved in an accident involving a recalled bicycle or bicycle part, you are urged to contact an experienced California bicycle accident lawyer as soon as possible. Keep the bicycle part in its current condition; do not have any damaged parts destroyed, repaired or replaced until you have spoken to an attorney who can arrange to have the bicycle inspected.