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JenHS
Jan 12, 10 14:36
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Redline Bike Recall
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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
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djciii
Jan 12, 10 14:40
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Manufactured in:
Taiwan
Wonder how well those cheap frames off ebay hold up
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Jan 12, 10 14:55
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Being as many were made in the same factory as them there super high end fancy bikes....pretty well.
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Jan 12, 10 14:59
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And where do all the name brand bikes come from...most carbon frames are not a in house production here in the US...but very likely in the very same factory that produces those cheap frames.
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