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CPSC, Raleigh America Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles

U.S. CPSCInjuriesNov 20, 2001
Recalled 2001 Diamondback XSL-Pro Mountain Bicycle
Recalled 2001 Diamondback XSL-Pro Mountain Bicycle
Recalled 2001 Diamondback XSL-Race Mountain Bicycle
Recalled 2001 Diamondback XSL-Race Mountain Bicycle

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

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.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product description

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

For more information, consumers can contact Raleigh America at (800) 222-5527 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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