Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 8, 2012 CPSC #13705

Quick answer

Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard is CPSC recall #13705, announced on November 8, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Universal Cycle Corp., Diamondback Bicycles.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles

Recalled brands

Universal Cycle Corp., Diamondback Bicycles

Remedy

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.

Recall date

November 8, 2012

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13705?

CPSC recall #13705 covers Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 8, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13705?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13705 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Diamondback-Bicycles-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-or-Crash-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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