Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard
CPSC recall 13705. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 13705 has the recall date 8 Nov 2012. The notice names the firm Universal Cycle. The recall has about 40 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 40 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles, About 40, Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Sold at | Online through Promotive.com and 3point5.com, as well as through authorized Diamondback retailers nationwide from August 2012 through September 2012 for between $900 and $1100. |
| Manufacturer | Universal Cycle Corp |
| Importer | Diamondback Bicycles |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 40Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name Universal Cycle
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13705The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13705. https://recallregister.com/product/1477-diamondback-bicycles-recalled-due-to-fall-or-crash-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13705 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online through Promotive.com and 3point5.com, as well as through authorized Diamondback retailers nationwide from August 2012 through September 2012 for between $900 and $1100.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13705?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13705?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 40