Children’s bicycles with Samox cranksets
CPSC Recall #18-025 — November 7, 2017
Product
Children’s bicycles with Samox cranksets
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.
Hazard
The cranks can bend or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
About 1,050 (In addition 1,750 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Norco Bicycles dealers nationwide from May 2016 through September 2017 for between $400 and $1,700.
Importer
Norco Bicycles, of Canada
Manufactured In
China