CPSC2001-11-20
CPSC, Raleigh America Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash.
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.
Sold at
Authorized Diamondback dealers sold the bicycles nationwide from January 2001 through August 2001 for between $1,400 and $1,900.
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
Raleigh America has received five reports of bottom bracket spindles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Products
2001 Diamondback XSL-Race and XSL-Pro Mountain Bicycles
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Raleigh-America-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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