The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11064·Announced 2010-12-09

Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline D640 Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Seattle Bike Supply is recalling approximately 200 Redline D640 bicycles because the head tube can separate from the frame, posing a risk of serious injury.

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 posing a risk of serious injury, but only minor scrapes and cuts have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where serious injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, Washington, is recalling approximately 200 2008 Redline D640 bicycles. The bicycles were sold in black with aluminum frames, and "REDLINE" is written down the frame's tube. The model number is written on the frame's top tube.

The head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. This poses a risk of serious injury. Seattle Bikes is aware of eight reports of head tubes separating from the frame, including four reports of minor scrapes and cuts.

The bicycles were sold in bicycle specialty stores nationwide from December 2007 to May 2010 for about $900. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free frame replacement. For additional information, contact Redline Bicycles at (800) 283-2453 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.Redlinebicycles.com.

The recalled product

Product
Redline D640 Bicycles
Manufacturer
Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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