Children's bicycles with Samox cranksets recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

November 7, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Norco Bicycles Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

18025

Sold / distributed

Norco Bicycles dealers nationwide from May 2016 through September 2017 for between $400 and $1,700.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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 to do

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