Moderate Recalled January 5, 2023 About 8,740 (In addition, about 350 were sold in Canada) units

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

Big kidImpact / crash

The hazard

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

Incidents reported: QBP has received 37 reports of the handlebars cracking or fracturing while in use. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Replace

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: 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.

About this recall

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.

Product photos

2019 Cutthroat Force 1
2019 Cutthroat Force 1
2019 Warbird Ultegra Di2
2019 Warbird Ultegra Di2
2020 Cutthroat GRX810 Di2
2020 Cutthroat GRX810 Di2
2020 Warbird Carbon
2020 Warbird Carbon
2020 Warroad Carbon
2020 Warroad Carbon
2021 Cutthroat AXS Eagle
2021 Cutthroat AXS Eagle

Photos: U.S. CPSC