CPSC recall 03-066, announced January 7, 2003, covers Sun Rise Bicycle Industrial 2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles (about 2,800 units). The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash. The notice cites 13 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to an authorized Diamondback dealer to receive a free replacement frame. Recall contact: call (888) 805-6396, or go to www.diamondback.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash.
Incidents and injuries
Raleigh America has received 13 reports of frames breaking, including one incident where a consumer reported a broken heel.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to an authorized Diamondback dealer to receive a free replacement frame.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sun Rise Bicycle Industrial
- Manufacturer
- Sun Rise Bicycle Industrial Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 03-066
- Units
- About 2,800
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash.
2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
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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