Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 10296 · Jul 13, 2010 · Seattle Bike Supply
330
units affected
330
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10296
- Date
- Jul 13, 2010
- Company
- Seattle Bike Supply
- Units affected
- 330
- Product
- 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross Bicycles and Framesets
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free fork replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of cracks near the fork's crown.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide between July 2009 through May 2010 for about $1,400 for the bicycle and $400 for the frameset.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2010 redline conquest cyclocross bicycles and framesets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free fork replacement.
What is the 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.
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.