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Bicycle handlebars and bicycles

CPSC Recall #23-086 — January 5, 2023

Recall #23-086 Date: January 5, 2023 Remedy: Replace

Product

Bicycle handlebars and bicycles

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.

Hazard

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

Incidents / 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.

Units Affected

About 8,740 (In addition, about 350 were sold in Canada)

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.

Importer

Quality Bicycle Products GBC., of Bloomington, Minnesota

Manufactured In

Taiwan

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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