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CPSCRecalled Nov 8, 2012 · #13705

Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard

Hazard

Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles
Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Manufacturer
Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, China
Model numbers
UPCs
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.
Made in
China

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice