Product Recall Number: 01-045
Why was Disc bakes on DiaTech 2000 model bicycles recalled?
The disc brakes on these bicycles can stick and prevent the brake pads from returning to the proper position when the brake lever is released. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Product Recall Number: 01-045
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2000-12-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Disc bakes on DiaTech 2000 model bicycles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DiaTech USA, of Kenmore, Wash., and Derby USA, of Kent, Wash., are recalling about 5,000 bicycles for repair. The disc brakes on these bicycles can stick and prevent the brake pads from returning to the proper position when the brake lever is released. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.DiaTech USA, the manufacturer of the brakes, and Derby USA, the importer and distributor, have received one report of a consumer who lost control of his bicycle when the brakes failed to disengage, and suffered broken ribs.These are 2000 model bicycles with the following brands and models: BrandModelRaleighM600, M800, M8000DiamondbackZetec Comp, X-2UnivegaDS950, Alpina 700They have ballistic spiral stop disc brakes. "DIATECH" is written on the brake.Raleigh, Diamondback and Univega bicycle dealers nationwide sold these bicycles from November 1999 through June 2000 for between $800 and $1,200.Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their dealer for free replacement of the front and rear brake calipers. For more information or to locate the nearest dealer, contact Derby USA at (800) 222-5527 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: The disc brakes on these bicycles can stick and prevent the brake pads from returning to the proper position when the brake lever is released. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 5,000
Incidents: DiaTech USA, the manufacturer of the brakes, and Derby USA, the importer and distributor, have received one report of a consumer who lost control of his bicycle when the brakes failed to disengage, and suffered broken ribs.
Remedy: Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their dealer for free replacement of the front and rear brake calipers.
Sold At: Raleigh, Diamondback and Univega bicycle dealers nationwide sold these bicycles from November 1999 through June 2000 for between $800 and $1,200.
Importers: Derby USA, of Kent, Wash.
Manufacturers: DiaTech USA, of Kenmore, Wash.
Distributors: Derby USA, of Kent, Wash.
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed