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Product Recall Number: 02-026

Why was 2001 Diamondback XSL-Race and XSL-Pro Mountain Bicycles recalled?

The bottom bracket spindle inside the crankset of the bicycle can break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.

2001 Diamondback XSL-Race and XSL-Pro Mountain Bicycles
Here's product recall specific data for 2001 Diamondback XSL-Race and XSL-Pro Mountain Bicycles.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-026

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-11-19

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: 2001 Diamondback XSL-Race and XSL-Pro Mountain Bicycles

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 500 bicycles. The bottom bracket spindle inside the crankset of the bicycle can break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.Raleigh America has received five reports of bottom bracket spindles breaking. No injuries have been reported.The recalled bicycles are the 2001 Diamondback XSL-Race and XSL-Pro Mountain models. The XSL-Race model is white with red and black decals. The XSL-Pro model is yellow with white decals.Authorized Diamondback dealers sold the bicycles nationwide from January 2001 through August 2001 for between $1,400 and $1,900.Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact the authorized Diamondback dealer where the bicycle was purchased to arrange for a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Raleigh America at (800) 222-5527 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

  • Hazard Description: The bottom bracket spindle inside the crankset of the bicycle can break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 500

  • Incidents: Raleigh America has received five reports of bottom bracket spindles breaking. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact the authorized Diamondback dealer where the bicycle was purchased to arrange for a free repair.

  • Sold At: Authorized Diamondback dealers sold the bicycles nationwide from January 2001 through August 2001 for between $1,400 and $1,900.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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