CPSC2012-11-08
Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard
Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, China
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
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.
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.
Affected count
About 40
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Diamondback-Bicycles-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-or-Crash-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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