The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13074·Announced 2012-12-18

Norco Recalls 2011 Havoc Bicycles Due to Frame Crack Risk

Norco is recalling 2011 Havoc 24-inch and 26-inch bicycles because the frame can crack at the top and down tube joint, posing a risk of injury or death.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that poses a risk of injury or death, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Norco Bicycles, a division of LTP Sports Group Inc., is recalling 2011 Havoc 24-inch and 26-inch bicycles. The recall involves approximately 90 units sold nationwide through authorized Norco dealers from November 2010 to September 2011 for about $600. The 24-inch models were sold in semi-matte grey, and the 26-inch models in semi-matte red. Affected bicycles have serial numbers beginning with K10DQ, K10FQ, K10IQ, K10KQ, P10K, P10F, or P11B, stamped on the underside of the bottom bracket below the word "Havoc."

The bicycle frame can crack at the joint where the top tube meets the down tube. A cracked tube can separate, causing the rider to lose control and posing a risk of injury or death. The firm has received three reports of cracked frames, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bike and return it to an authorized Norco dealer for a replacement. For more information, consumers can contact Norco Bicycles at (800) 227-5579 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.norco.com and click on "Recall."

The recalled product

Product
2011 Havoc Bicycles
Manufacturer
Norco Bicycles, a division of LTP Sports Group Inc., of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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