Recalls / 2017-11-07

Norco Bicycles Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

18025 · Recalled 2017-11-07 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves 2015, 2016 and 2017 model year Norco children's bicycles with Samox SAC30-111NA square taper bicycle cranks in 140mm and 152mm lengths. The crank model number AC30 is located on the inside of both crank arms, and the crank length is stamped at the end of each crank arm. Included in this recall are 20- and 24-inch wheeled bicycles with the following model names: Storm 2.1, Storm 4.1, Charger 2.1, Charger 4.1, Fluid HT 2.3, Fluid HT 4.3, Fluid FS 2.2, and Fluid FS 4.2. The model name is located on the top tube of the bicycle.

Hazards

The cranks can bend or break during use, posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received four reports of the cranks bending or breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Norco Bicycles dealer for free installation of a new crankset.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Children's bicycles with Samox cranksets		About 1,050 (In addition 1,750 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Norco Bicycles, of Canada
Distributor: Norco Bicycles, of Canada
Made in: China
Sold at: Norco Bicycles dealers nationwide, 700.

Consumer contact

Norco at 800-663-8916 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.norco.com and click on “Safety Notices/Recalls” for more information. Consumers can also contact their local Norco Bicycles dealers to request installation of a new crankset.

More images

Crank length (140 or 152) is stamped at the end of each crank arm

Recalled bicycles have cranksets with AC-30 stamped inside the arm

Source: CPSC recall 18025. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.