Bicycle frame builder and component maker Salsa has issued a recall of 8,600 CroMoto SUL Salsa threadless and quill stems made from November 5, 2007 to December 31, 2008. There was a defect in the manufacturing of these stems which can cause the stems to break. They have set up a website, www.salsacromotostem.com, with information including pictures of the stems effected by the recall.

Images of the Salsa stems affected by the recall from www.salsacromotostem.com

Bicycle Retailer & Industry News is reporting:

The stems were painted to match and spec’d as original equipment on Salsa La Cruz, Casseroll Singlespeed, Casseroll Triple, El Mariachi and Ala Carte complete bikes sold by Quality Bicycle Products, Salsa’s parent company, from Nov. 5, 2007 to Dec. 31, 2008. The QBP part numbers are BK0050 to BK0081.

The recall also includes road and mountain aftermarket stems in all extensions and rises, except the 60, 70 and 80 millimeter extension lengths. Aftermarket stems were painted black and were sold by QBP from March 31, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008 with part numbers SM0001 through SM0028.

Salsa will be issuing a $65 credit to customers effected by this recall, and those wishing to receive a credit or additional information are asked to contact Salsa at (877) 774-6208. If you are riding one of these stems, take it off as soon as possible and get yourself a credit for a new one.