Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard

Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.

Recall #: 13705
Affected scope: About 40

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Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, China recalled Bicycles included in the recall are the 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX, which are black ….

Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard was recalled by Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, China in November 8, 2012. Reason: Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lo…. Remedy: Consumers should stop riding their bicycle and take it to an authorized Diamondback deale…. Verify recall #13705 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, China issued this CPSC recall-Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lo….

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agency class: November 8, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13705 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Bicycles included in the recall are the 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX, which are black in color and sold in various sizes ranging from 50-cm to 59-cm. "RCX" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle. The bicycle is for use on or off-road.

Reason for recall

Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop riding their bicycle and take it to an authorized Diamondback dealer to have it inspected. Bicycles found to have the incorrect headset parts will have the fork replaced and assembled with the correct headset parts at no charge.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13705
Date reported	November 8, 2012
Date initiated	November 8, 2012
Recalling firm	Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, China
Affected scope	About 40
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop riding their bicycle and take it to an authorized Diamondback dealer to have it inspected. Bicycles found t…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 8, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13705.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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