CPSCNovember 8, 2012

Diamondback Bicycles recall: Fall or Crash Hazard

Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard

Why was Diamondback Bicycles recalled?

Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: Diamondback Bicycles: (800) 222-5527 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.diamondback.com and click the Support tab to get to the recall information.

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
2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles
Company
Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, China, Diamondback Bicycles, of Kent, Wash.
Quantity
About 40
Sold at
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.
Recall date
November 8, 2012
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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