Salsa Cycles Cowbell Carbon Cowchipper Carbon Handlebars
- Affected
- Black cowbell carbon drop handlebar in black and cowchipper carbon drop handlebar in black
- The problem
- It has been identified that the handlebars may crack or break where the brake/shift levers are installed. If the handlebars crack or break the rider could lose control of the bicycle and fall, leading to serious injury.
- What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users. (For more information, please see below).
Product information
| Type | Hobby / sports equipment – Bicycle handlebars |
|---|---|
| Products affected | Cowbell carbon drop handlebar in black and Cowchipper carbon drop handlebar in black, sizes 38 – 46cm and 48 – 52cm. |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Product Description | Black cowbell carbon drop handlebar in black and cowchipper carbon drop handlebar in black |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Affected Models
| Model | Size | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Cowbell Carbon | 38cm | 657993125649 |
| Cowbell Carbon | 40cm | 657993125663 |
| Cowbell Carbon | 42cm | 657993125687 |
| Cowbell Carbon | 44cm | 657993125700 |
| Cowbell Carbon | 46cm | 657993125724 |
| Cowchipper Carbon | 38cm | 657993125748 |
| Cowchipper Carbon | 40cm | 657993125762 |
| Cowchipper Carbon | 42cm | 657993125786 |
| Cowchipper Carbon | 44cm | 657993125809 |
| Cowchipper Carbon | 46cm | 657993125823 |
| Cowchipper Carbon | 48cm | 657993214664 |
| Cowchipper Carbon | 50cm | 657993214688 |
| Cowchipper Carbon | 52cm | 657993214701 |
Hazard
It has been identified that the handlebars may crack or break where the brake/shift levers are installed. If the handlebars crack or break the rider could lose control of the bicycle and fall, leading to serious injury.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. For more information, visit the Salsa Cycles website at:
https://www.salsacycles.com/journal/articles/safety-notice-salsa-cowbell-cowchipper-carbon-handlebar
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0218
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 7 February 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.