Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Carbon Handlebars and Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 23086 · announced January 5, 2023 · Quality Bicycle Products Gbc · 8,740 units affected
The product
This recall involves Salsa Cowchipper, Salsa Cowbell, Whisky No.9 12F, and Whisky No.9 24F carbon handlebars. The model name is printed on the handlebar. The recalled handlebars were also sold with the Salsa Cutthroat, Warbird, and Warroad bikes. The bicycle model name is printed on the bicycle frame. The bicycles are sold in a variety of colors and sizes.
The hazard
The recalled handlebars can crack where the brake/shift levers are installed and cause a crash, posing an injury hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and bicycles, and bring the recalled handlebars and bicycles to a local bicycle retailer for free installation of a replacement carbon handlebar or an alternative aluminum handlebar. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): QBP has received 37 reports of the handlebars cracking or fracturing while in use. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Specialty bicycle stores nationwide from January 2018 through August 2022 for the handlebars and from August 2018 through June 2022 for complete bicycles with the handlebars. The handlebars sold for about $240, and the complete bicycles sold for between $4,700 and $7,000.
Consumer contact: QBP at 800-346-3340 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or email recall@qbp.com, or online at https://www.salsacycles.com/support/recalls/cowbell-cowchipper-carbon-handlebar-recall and https://whiskyparts.co/no9-12f-24f-carbon-drop-handlebar-recall#/ for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.