Recalls / 2023-01-05

Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Carbon Handlebars and Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard

23086 · Recalled 2023-01-05 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The recalled handlebars can crack where the brake/shift levers are installed and cause a crash, posing an injury hazard.

Reported injuries

QBP has received 37 reports of the handlebars cracking or fracturing while in use. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Bicycle handlebars and bicycles		About 8,740 (In addition, about 350 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Quality Bicycle Products GBC., of Bloomington, Minnesota
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Specialty bicycle from January 2018 through August 2022 for the handlebars, the complete bicycles sold for, 700, 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.

More images

Recalled Salsa bikes that were sold equipped with Salsa Cowbell or Cowchipper handlebars

Recalled Whisky No.9 12F Carbon Handlebar

Recalled Whisky No.9 24F Carbon Handlebar

Source: CPSC recall 23086. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.