CPSC recall 12175
Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-22
On 2016-04-22 the CPSC announced a recall of Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks by Salsa Cycles A Wholly Owned Brand, citing the L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12175 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2012-05-10 |
| Published | 2016-04-22 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Salsa Cycles A Wholly Owned Brand |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks | This recall involves all Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks sold after January 2011. The racks are made of tubular aluminum with a black or silver finish, and can be installed on either the front or rear of a bicycle. The recalled bicycle racks have steel mounting brackets, identified as straps, with a single hole in the center used to mount the strap to the bicycle fork. "Salsa" is printed on the side of the bicycle rack.
Reason
The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Salsa-Cycles-Recalls-Bicycle-Racks-Due-to-a-Fall-Hazard
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