CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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

In Conjunction with
https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/quality-bicycle-products-recalls-select-carbon-handlebars-and-bicycles-due-injury
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 5, 2023

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

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.

Recall Details

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 $
Injuries
QBP has received 37 reports of the handlebars cracking or fracturing while in use. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
23086

Product Information

Product Name
Bicycle handlebars and bicycles
Number of Units
About 8,740 (In addition, about 350 were sold in Canada)
Imported By
Quality Bicycle Products GBC., of Bloomington, Minnesota
Manufactured In
Taiwan

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-346-3340
Website www.salsacycles.com/support/recalls/cowbell-cowchipper-carbon-handlebar-recall
Full 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.