CPSC, DiaTech USA and Derby USA Announce Recall of
CPSC, DiaTech USA and Derby USA Announce Recall of Bicycles
Why was CPSC, DiaTech USA and Derby USA Announce Recall of recalled?
The disc brakes on these bicycles can stick and prevent the brake pads from returning to the proper position, when the brake lever is released. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their dealer for free replacement of the front and rear brake calipers. Contact: For more information or to locate the nearest dealer, contact Derby USA at (800) 222-5527 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Disc bakes on DiaTech 2000 model bicycles
- Company
- DiaTech USA, of Kenmore, Wash., Derby USA, of Kent, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 5,000
- Sold at
- Raleigh, Diamondback and Univega bicycle dealers nationwide sold these bicycles, from November 1999 through June 2000, for between $800 and $1,200.
- Recall date
- December 6, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- DiaTech USA, the manufacturer of the brakes, and Derby USA, the importer and distributor, have received one report of a consumer who lost control of his bicycle when the brakes failed to disengage, and suffered broken ribs.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These are 2000 model bicycles with the following brands and models: Brand Model Raleigh M600, M800, M8000 Diamondback Zetec Comp, X-2 Univega DS950, Alpina 700 They have ballistic spiral stop disc brakes. "DIATECH" is written on the brake.