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Norco Recalls Bicycle Frames Due to Crash Hazard

Recalled May 19, 2009 · CPSC recall 09223 · Norco

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Hazard
The bicycle frame can crack and separate, causing a rider to fall from the bicycle and suffer injuries.
Remedy
All owners should immediately stop using the bicycle frame and contact a local Norco dealer or Norco directly for information regarding receiving a possible replacement frame.
Units
About 3,600
Incidents / injuries
Norco has received one report of a rider who fractured their collar bone after falling from the bicycle.

Description

The recalled bicycle frames include the following model year and model names: 2007 Team DH, 2008 Team DH, Aline Park, Aline, Atomik, Shore 1,2,3, 2009 Atomik (without gussets). All colors are included in the recall and the model name is printed on a decal on the top tube of each frame/bike.

What to do

All owners should immediately stop using the bicycle frame and contact a local Norco dealer or Norco directly for information regarding receiving a possible replacement frame.

Contact

For additional information, contact your local Norco dealer or call (800) 663-8916 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or visit the firm's Web site at www.norco.com or e-mail at [email protected]

Product
Norco Bicycle Frames
Manufacturer(s)
Norco Performance Bikes, of British Columbia, Canada
Retailers
Various bicycle distributors nationwide from September 2006 through February 2009 for between $2,000 and $7,000.
Made in
Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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