CPSC, Raleigh America Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
The hazard
The bottom bracket spindle inside the crankset of the bicycle can break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
Incidents reported: Raleigh America has received five reports of bottom bracket spindles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact the authorized Diamondback dealer where the bicycle was purchased to arrange for a free repair.
Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Raleigh America at (800) 222-5527 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC
Full official 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.