Seattle Bike Supply · Recalled
Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle fork's legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury.
- Units
- About 330
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $400–$1,400
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves all 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets. The bicycles and framesets were sold in yellow and black, and have aluminum frames and aluminum forks with aluminum steering tubes. "Redline" is printed on the bicycle frame. The bicycles are equipped with a 700C wheel and frame sizes ranging from 44cm to 60 cm.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide between July 2009 through May 2010 for about $1,400 for the bicycle and $400 for the frameset.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash.
Incident log
The firm has received five reports of cracks near the fork's crown.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free fork replacement.
For additional information, contact Redline Bicyles at (800) 283-2453 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.redlinebicycles.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 13 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.