Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Carbon Handlebars and Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 23086 · Jan 5, 2023 · Quality Bicycle Products
8,740
units affected
8,740
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23086
- Date
- Jan 5, 2023
- Company
- Quality Bicycle Products
- Units affected
- 8,740
- Product
- Bicycle handlebars and bicycles
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
The recalled handlebars can crack where the brake/shift levers are installed and cause a crash, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycle handlebars and bicycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled handlebars can crack where the brake/shift levers are installed and cause a crash, posing an injury hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.