Norco Bicycles is recalling about 1,050 children's bicycles because the crankset can bend or break during use, which can cause a rider to lose control and fall. The recall includes 2015, 2016, and 2017 model years of several popular models like the Storm, Charger, and Fluid series. These bikes were sold at Norco dealers nationwide between May 2016 and September 2017 for between $400 and $1,700. The firm has received four reports of the cranks bending or breaking, though no injuries have been reported yet. Affected consumers will receive a free installation of a new crankset.
The Samox bicycle cranks can structurally fail by bending or breaking while a child is riding. This creates an immediate risk of the rider losing their footing or balance, leading to a fall and potential injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Norco Bicycles dealer for free installation of a new crankset.
Charger 4.1/2.1
Fluid HT 4.3/2.3
Fluid FS 20/24
Storm 4.1/2.1
Storm 4.1/2.1
Example of crankset location on bike
Crank length (140 or 152) is stamped at the end of each crank arm
Recalled bicycles have cranksets with AC-30 stamped inside the arm
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response