CPSCDecember 18, 2012

Norco Havoc Bicycles recall

Norco Recalls Havoc Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury

Why was Norco Havoc Bicycles recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bike and return it an authorized Norco dealer for a replacement. 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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
2011 Havoc Bicycles
Company
Norco Bicycles, a division of LTP Sports Group Inc., of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Quantity
About 90
Sold at
Authorized Norco dealers nationwide from November 2010 to September 2011 for about $600.
Recall date
December 18, 2012
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received three reports of cracked frames. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves 2011 Havoc 24-inch and 26-inch bicycles. The 24-inch bicycles were sold in semi-matte grey and the 26-inch in semi-matte red. On some of the bicycles, "Norco" is printed on the firm's crest that is affixed to the head tube. Bicycle frames included in this recall have serial numbers that begin with K10DQ, K10FQ, K10IQ, K10KQ P10K, P10F or P11B. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the bottom bracket, below the word "Havoc."

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