CPSC recall 23-086, announced January 5, 2023, covers Quality Bicycle Products GBC. Bicycle handlebars and bicycles (about 8,740 units). The recalled handlebars can crack where the brake/shift levers are installed and cause a crash, posing an injury hazard. The notice cites 37 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 800-346-3340, go to www.salsacycles.com/support/recalls/cowbell-cowchipper-carbon-handlebar-recall, or email recall@qbp.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled handlebars can crack where the brake/shift levers are installed and cause a crash, posing an injury hazard.
Incidents and injuries
QBP has received 37 reports of the handlebars cracking or fracturing while in use. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Quality Bicycle Products GBC.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 23-086
- Units
- About 8,740 (In addition, about 350 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Quality Bicycle Products GBC., of Bloomington, Minnesota
Recall contact information
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.
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