Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Carbon Handlebars and Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
Bicycle handlebars and bicycles
Date of Recall
2023-01-05CPSC Release Number
23-086Manufactured In
TaiwanUnits
About 8,740 (In addition, about 350 were sold in Canada)Importer
Quality Bicycle Products GBC., of Bloomington, MinnesotaSold By
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.Problem/Hazard
The recalled handlebars can crack where the brake/shift levers are installed and cause a crash, posing an injury hazard.Injuries/Incidents
QBP has received 37 reports of the handlebars cracking or fracturing while in use. No injuries have been reported.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.
Remedy
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