Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11064 · Dec 9, 2010 · Seattle Bike Supply
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11064
- Date
- Dec 9, 2010
- Company
- Seattle Bike Supply
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Redline D640 Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves all 2008 Redline D640 bicycles. The bicycles were sold in black and have aluminum frames. "REDLINE" is written down the frame's tube. The model number is written on the frame's top tube.
What can happen
The head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. This poses a risk of serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free frame replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Seattle Bikes is aware of eight reports of head tubes separating from the frame, including four reports of minor scrapes and cuts.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from December 2007 to May 2010 for about $900
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled redline d640 bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free frame replacement.
What is the hazard?
The head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. This poses a risk of serious 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.