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1. Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall
Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10296.html

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1. Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 2010
Release #10-296

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 283-2453
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
 
Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets 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 consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal
to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross Bicycles and Framesets

Units: About 330

Distributor: Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash.

Hazard: The bicycle fork's legs can separate from the fork crown and
cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard and risk of
injury.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of cracks near
the fork's crown.

Description: This recall involves all 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross
bicycles and framesets. The bicycles and framesets were sold in yellow
and black, and have aluminum frames and aluminum forks with aluminum
steering tubes. "Redline" is printed on the bicycle frame. The bicycles
are equipped with a 700C wheel and frame sizes ranging from 44cm to 60
cm.

Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide between July 2009 through
May 2010 for about $1,400 for the bicycle and $400 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 fork replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Redline Bicyles at
(800) 283-2453 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday,
or visit the firm's website at www.redlinebicycles.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10296.html