CPSC, Sun Rise Industrial Co., Ltd. and Raleigh America Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
CPSC recall 03066 · announced January 7, 2003 · Sun Rise Bicycle Industrial Co · 2,800 units affected
The product
The recall involves the 2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles. These are full-suspension, Y-frame mountain bikes. They are either silver and black or black and blue. "Diamondback" and "X10" or "X20" are written on the down and bottom tubes.
The hazard
The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to an authorized Diamondback dealer to receive a free replacement frame.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Raleigh America has received 13 reports of frames breaking, including one incident where a consumer reported a broken heel.
Sold at: Authorized Diamondback dealers sold the X-10 and X-20 bicycles nationwide, from September 2001 through October 2002, for about $550 for the X-10 and $770 for the X-20.
Consumer contact: For more information or for the name of the nearest authorized Diamondback dealer, consumers can call Raleigh America at (888) 805-6396 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the website at www.diamondback.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.