The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·98025·Announced 1997-11-12

Sachs Recalls 16,500 Diamondback Mountain Bikes Due to Chain Breakage

Sachs Bicycle Components is recalling approximately 16,500 Diamondback mountain bikes because the chains can break, causing riders to lose control and be injured.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (chain breakage) that has resulted in reported injuries, including a broken arm, which aligns with the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Sachs Bicycle Components, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling approximately 16,500 Diamondback mountain bikes to replace their chains. The chain can break, causing a rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and be injured.

The recall covers 1998 model Diamondback bicycles with the following model names: Sherwood, Lakeside, Interval, Expert, Voyager I, Voyager II, Sorrento, Sorrento SE, and Wildwood DX. These bicycles were sold by Diamondback Authorized Dealers nationwide between July 1, 1997, and November 8, 1997, for approximately $300 to $600. CPSC, Sachs Bicycle Components, and Diamondback have received about 75 reports of chains breaking, resulting in 4 injuries, including a broken arm, cuts, and bruises.

Consumers who own one of these bicycles should stop using them immediately and call SRAM Corp., which purchased Sachs Bicycle Components, at (800) 346-2928. SRAM Corp. will honor the recall and replace any defective chains.

The recalled product

Product
Expert Diamondback mountain bike chains
Manufacturer
Diamondback
Category
Vehicle — Bicycles
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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