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Redline recalls bicycles due to fork failure. See below

 
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To: George Schreck
Subject: News from CPSC - Two Recalls

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1.  Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall
Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10107.html
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1.  Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall
Hazard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2010
Release # 10-107  

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 283-2453
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908  

Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall
Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: 2010 Redline Conquest Pro Bicycles and Framesets

Units: About 350

Distributor: Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash.

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.

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.

Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide between August 2009 and
November 2009 for about $1,900 for the bicycle and about $550 for the
frameset.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Redline Bicycles at
(800) 283-2453 or visit the firm's Web site at www.Redlinebicycles.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10107.html

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