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Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard

Recalled November 8, 2012 · CPSC recall 13705 · Diamondback

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

Replace

Units

About 40

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Product

2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles

Manufacturer(s)

Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, China

Imported by

Diamondback Bicycles, of Kent, Wash.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →