CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, DiaTech USA and Derby USA Announce Recall of Bicycles
Published: December 6, 2000Recall ID: 01045Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Disc bakes on DiaTech 2000 model bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-DiaTech-USA-and-Derby-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycles |
| Title | CPSC, DiaTech USA and Derby USA Announce Recall of Bicycles |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/DiaTech-bike.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | DiaTech 2000 model bicycle with recalled disc brakes |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/DiaTech-disc-brakes.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled disc brakes on bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Disc bakes on DiaTech 2000 model bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,000 |
| Recall I D | 362 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their dealer for free replacement of the front and rear brake calipers. |
| Importers › Name | Derby USA, of Kent, Wash. |
| Retailers › Name | Raleigh, Diamondback and Univega bicycle dealers nationwide sold these bicycles, from November 1999 through June 2000, for between $800 and $1,200. |
| Recall Date | 2000-12-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Derby USA, of Kent, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 01045 |
| Manufacturers › Name | DiaTech USA, of Kenmore, Wash. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information or to locate the nearest dealer, contact Derby USA at (800) 222-5527 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-01-05T00:00:00 |