Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 10107 · Jan 12, 2010 · Seattle Bike Supply
350
units affected
350
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10107
- Date
- Jan 12, 2010
- Company
- Seattle Bike Supply
- Units affected
- 350
- Product
- 2010 Redline Conquest Pro Bicycles and Framesets
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves all 2010 Redline Conquest Pro Cyclocross bicycles and framesets. The bicycles and framesets were sold in pearl white/blue and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks and aluminum steerer tubes.
What can happen
The bicycle's fork legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and fork replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of three reports of forks separating with minor injuries reported in one of the incidents.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide between August 2009 and November 2009 for about $1,900 for the bicycle and about $550 for the frameset.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2010 redline conquest pro bicycles and framesets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and fork replacement.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's fork legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.