CPSC2012-12-18
Norco Recalls Havoc Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
Norco Bicycles, a division of LTP Sports Group Inc., of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Hazard
The bicycle frame can crack at the joint where the top tube meets the down tube. A cracked tube can separate and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bike and return it an authorized Norco dealer for a replacement.
Sold at
Authorized Norco dealers nationwide from November 2010 to September 2011 for about $600.
Affected count
About 90
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of cracked frames. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
2011 Havoc Bicycles
Consumer contact
Norco Bicycles; at (800) 227-5579, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.norco.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Norco-Recalls-Havoc-Bicycles-Due-to-Risk-of-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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