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CPSC, Raleigh America Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
Recalled November 20, 2001 · CPSC recall 02026 · Raleigh America
Hazard
The bottom bracket spindle inside the crankset of the bicycle can break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact the authorized Diamondback dealer where the bicycle was purchased to arrange for a free repair.
Units
About 500
Incidents / injuries
Raleigh America has received five reports of bottom bracket spindles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The recalled bicycles are the 2001 Diamondback XSL-Race and XSL-Pro Mountain models. The XSL-Race model is white with red and black decals. The XSL-Pro model is yellow with white decals.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact the authorized Diamondback dealer where the bicycle was purchased to arrange for a free repair.
Contact
For more information, consumers can contact Raleigh America at (800) 222-5527 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Product
2001 Diamondback XSL-Race and XSL-Pro Mountain Bicycles
Imported by
Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash.
Retailers
Authorized Diamondback dealers sold the bicycles nationwide from January 2001 through August 2001 for between $1,400 and $1,900.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →