Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Carbon Handlebars and Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9492.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9492.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9492.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Carbon Handlebars and Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard. The notice was published on January 5, 2023 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 8,740 units are potentially affected.