The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10296·Announced 2010-07-13

Seattle Bike Supply Recalls 2010 Redline Conquest Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Seattle Bike Supply is recalling 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets because the fork legs can separate from the crown, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the bicycle fork that poses a risk of injury and loss of control, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash., is recalling 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets. The recall involves about 330 units sold in yellow and black with aluminum frames and forks. The bicycles are equipped with 700C wheels and frame sizes ranging from 44cm to 60 cm. "Redline" is printed on the bicycle frame.

The recall is being conducted because the bicycle fork's legs can separate from the fork crown. This defect can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury. The firm has received five reports of cracks near the fork's crown.

The products were sold in bicycle specialty stores nationwide between July 2009 and May 2010 for about $1,400 for the bicycle and $400 for the frameset. 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, consumers can contact Redline Bicycles at (800) 283-2453 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.redlinebicycles.com.

The recalled product

Product
2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross Bicycles and Framesets
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
330

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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