Seattle Bike Supply is recalling 200 Redline D640 mountain bikes because the head tube can break off from the frame.
The Kent, Washington-based bicycle and parts importer, in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, is asking that all owners stop riding the bicycles immediately. They can take them in for a free frame replacement at any Redline dealer.
The company says cracking in the head tube weld joints can cause the head tube to separate from the frame. It received eight reports of the break at the head tube; four resulted in minor injuries.
The bikes, which were made in China, were sold at Redline dealers between December 2007 and May 2010 for about $900.
The black, mountain bike frames are made from aluminum. Redline is printed on the downtube and the frame number — D640 — is written on the top tube. The 26-inch bike is designed for jumping and racing, according to product descriptions.
For more information, owners can contact Seattle Bike Supply at (800) 283-2453 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday. Also, check out the website at www.redlinebicycles.com.
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