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CPSC, DiaTech USA and Derby USA Announce Recall of Bicycles
Recalled December 6, 2000 · CPSC recall 01045 · DiaTech USA and Derby
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their dealer for free replacement of the front and rear brake calipers.
Units
About 5,000
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.
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Disc bakes on DiaTech 2000 model bicycles
Manufacturer(s)
DiaTech USA, of Kenmore, Wash.
Imported by
Derby USA, of Kent, Wash.
Distributed by
Derby USA, of Kent, Wash.
Retailers
Raleigh, Diamondback and Univega bicycle dealers nationwide sold these bicycles, from November 1999 through June 2000, for between $800 and $1,200.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →