Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Carbon Handlebars and Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-01-05). Hazards: crash, injury. About 8,740 units in the US and 350 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23086 |
| Published | 2023-01-05 |
| Last updated | 2023-01-05 |
| Products | Bicycle handlebars and bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Quality Bicycle Products |
| Firms | Quality Bicycle Products GBC., of Bloomington, Minnesota (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 8,740 |
| Units (Canada) | 350 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
QBP has received 37 reports of the handlebars cracking or fracturing while in use. No injuries have been reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Quality Bicycle Products Recalls select Carbon Handlebars and Bicycles due to Injury Hazard (Health Canada)
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