CPSC2017-11-07
Norco Bicycles Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Norco Bicycles, of Canada
Hazard
The cranks can bend or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Norco Bicycles dealer for free installation of a new crankset.
Sold at
Norco Bicycles dealers nationwide from May 2016 through September 2017 for between $400 and $1,700.
Affected count
About 1,050 (In addition 1,750 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of the cranks bending or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Children's bicycles with Samox cranksets
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Norco-Bicycles-Recalls-Childrens-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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