Diamondback Bicycles · Recalled
Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard
Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.
- Units
- About 40
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $900–$1,100
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Diamondback Bicycles, of Kent, Wash., Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, China
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says 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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 08 2012; last revised JAN 13 2015.