CPSC, DiaTech USA and Derby USA Announce Recall of Bicycles
CPSC recall 01045. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their dealer for free replacement of the front and rear brake calipers.
CPSC recall 01045 has the recall date 6 Dec 2000. The notice names the firm DiaTech. The recall has about 5,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
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| Units | 5,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Disc bakes on DiaTech 2000 model bicycles, About 5,000, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Raleigh, Diamondback and Univega bicycle dealers nationwide sold these bicycles, from November 1999 through June 2000, for between $800 and $1,200. |
| Manufacturer | DiaTech USA |
| Importer | Derby USA |
| Distributor | Derby USA |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name DiaTech
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01045The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 01045. https://recallregister.com/product/362-cpsc-diatech-usa-and-derby-usa-announce-recall-of-bicycles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 01045 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Raleigh, Diamondback and Univega bicycle dealers nationwide sold these bicycles, from November 1999 through June 2000, for between $800 and $1,200.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01045?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,000