Norco Bicycles Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 18025 · Nov 7, 2017 · Norco Bicycles
1,050
units affected
1,050
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18025
- Date
- Nov 7, 2017
- Company
- Norco Bicycles
- Units affected
- 1,050
- Product
- Children's bicycles with Samox cranksets
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The cranks can bend or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Norco Bicycles dealer for free installation of a new crankset.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the cranks bending or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Norco Bicycles dealers nationwide from May 2016 through September 2017 for between $400 and $1,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's bicycles with samox cranksets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Norco Bicycles dealer for free installation of a new crankset.
What is the hazard?
The cranks can bend or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.