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Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled January 12, 2010 · CPSC recall 10107
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 350
Incidents / injuries
The firm is aware of three reports of forks separating with minor injuries reported in one of the incidents.
Description
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 to do
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.
Contact
For additional information contact Redline Bicycles at (800) 283-2453 or visit the firm's Web site at www.Redlinebicycles.com
Product
2010 Redline Conquest Pro Bicycles and Framesets
Distributed by
Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash.
Retailers
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide between August 2009 and November 2009 for about $1,900 for the bicycle and about $550 for the frameset.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →