Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-11-08). Hazards: fall, crash. About 40 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13705 |
| Published | 2012-11-08 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-13 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles |
| Firms | Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, China (manufacturer); Diamondback Bicycles, of Kent, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 40 |
| Hazard classes | fall, crash |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect |
| Sold | Online through Promotive.com and 3point5.com, as well as through authorized Diamondback retailers nationwide from August 2012 through September 2012 for between $900 and $1100. |
Description
Bicycles included in the recall are the 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX, which are black in color and sold in various sizes ranging from 50-cm to 59-cm. "RCX" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle. The bicycle is for use on or off-road.
Hazard
Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding their bicycle and take it to an authorized Diamondback dealer to have it inspected. Bicycles found to have the incorrect headset parts will have the fork replaced and assembled with the correct headset parts at no charge.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Machine access
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