Safety regulator, DiaTech USA and Derby USA Announce Recall of Bicycles
Recall 01045 · Dec 6, 2000 · DiaTech USA
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01045
- Date
- Dec 6, 2000
- Company
- DiaTech USA
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Disc bakes on DiaTech 2000 model bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
These are 2000 model bicycles with the following brands and models: Brand Model Raleigh M600, M800, M8000 Diamondback Zetec Comp, X-2 Univega DS950, Alpina 700 They have ballistic spiral stop disc brakes. "DIATECH" is written on the brake.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their dealer for free replacement of the front and rear brake calipers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- Sold at
- Raleigh, Diamondback and Univega bicycle dealers nationwide sold these bicycles, from November 1999 through June 2000, for between $800 and $1,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled disc bakes on diatech 2000 model bicycles?
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their dealer for free replacement of the front and rear brake calipers.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.