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Product Recall Number: 03-066

Why was 2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles recalled?

The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash.

2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles
Here's product recall specific data for 2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles.

  • Product Recall Number: 03-066

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-01-06

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: 2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sun Rise Bicycle Industrial Co. Ltd. of Taiwan and Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash., are voluntarily recalling about 2,800 bicycles. The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash.Raleigh America has received 13 reports of frames breaking including one incident where a consumer reported a broken heel.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.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.Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to an authorized Diamondback dealer to receive a free replacement frame. 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.

  • Hazard Description: The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 2,800

  • Incidents: Raleigh America has received 13 reports of frames breaking including one incident where a consumer reported a broken heel.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to an authorized Diamondback dealer to receive a free replacement frame.

  • Sold At: 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.

  • 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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