Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Carbon Handlebars and Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
Recalled 2023-01-05. Crash hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 8,740Units
2023-01-05Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The recalled handlebars can crack where the brake/shift levers are installed and cause a crash, posing an injury hazard.
- Injuries
- QBP has received 37 reports of the handlebars cracking or fracturing while in use. No injuries have been reported.
- The 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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