2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles
CPSC Recall #03-066 — January 6, 2003
Product
2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sun Rise Bicycle Industrial Co. Ltd. of Taiwan and Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash., are voluntarily recalling about 2,800 bicycles. The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash.Raleigh America has received 13 reports of frames breaking including one incident where a consumer reported a broken heel.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.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.Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to an authorized Diamondback dealer to receive a free replacement frame. 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.
Hazard
The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
About 2,800
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.