Reported Jan 5, 2023
Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Carbon Handlebars and Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
Quality Bicycle Products GBC. of Bloomington, Minnesota
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Bicycle handlebars and bicycles
- Amount recalled
- About 8,740 (In addition, about 350 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The recalled handlebars can crack where the brake/shift levers are installed and cause a crash, posing an injury hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: QBP has received 37 reports of the handlebars cracking or fracturing while in use. No injuries have been reported.
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