Recalls / 2003-01-07
CPSC, Sun Rise Industrial Co., Ltd. and Raleigh America Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
03066 · Recalled 2003-01-07 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash.
Reported injuries
Raleigh America has received 13 reports of frames breaking, including one incident where a consumer reported a broken heel.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to an authorized Diamondback dealer to receive a free replacement frame.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles | About 2,800 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Sun Rise Bicycle Industrial Co. Ltd.
- Importer
- Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash.
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Sold at
- Authorized Diamondback dealers sold the X-10, X-20 bicycles nationwide, from September 2001 through October 2002, for about $550 for the X-10, $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
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Source: CPSC recall 03066. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.