The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·12112·Announced 2012-02-21

Fuji Recalls Women's Cruiser Bicycles Due to Frame Breakage Hazard

Advanced Sports Inc. is recalling approximately 10,500 Fuji Saratoga women's cruiser bicycles because the frame can break during use, causing falls and injuries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (frame breakage) resulting in reported injuries, including a head laceration requiring stitches, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Sports Inc. of Philadelphia is recalling approximately 10,500 Fuji Saratoga women's cruiser bicycles. The recall includes 2008 through 2010 models Saratoga 1.0, Saratoga 2.0, Saratoga 3.0, and Saratoga 4.0. The bicycles are various colors and were sold at specialty bicycle stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2011 for between $300 and $500.

The hazard exists because the bicycle's frame can break in the center of the downtube during use, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall. The company is aware of 12 reports of bicycle frames breaking, including two injuries: a head laceration requiring 20 stitches and scrapes and bruises.

Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycle immediately and return it to any authorized Fuji Bicycle dealer for a free replacement frame. The serial number is located on the bottom of the frame near the crank; serial numbers beginning with ICFJ7, ICFJ8, ICFJ9, ICFJ10, and ICFJ11 are included in this recall. For additional information, consumers can contact Advanced Sports Inc. toll-free at (888) 286-6263 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.fujibikes.com.

The recalled product

Product
Fuji Saratoga Women's Bicycles
Manufacturer
Advanced Sports Inc. of Philadelphia
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
10,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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