The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17111·Announced 2017-03-15

Advanced Sports International Recalls Fuji Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Advanced Sports International is recalling about 650 2017 Fuji bicycles because the rear wheel freehub can slip while pedaling, posing a fall hazard.

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 risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Sports International is recalling approximately 650 2017 Fuji bicycles equipped with Oval Concepts Rear Wheels. The recalled bicycles are made of aluminum or carbon fiber and were sold at Fuji Bicycle and authorized Oval Concept dealers from April 2016 through October 2016 for between $2,000 and $8,000. The specific models involved include the Fuji Altamira CX 1.1, Altamira CX 1.3, Brevet 1.1 Disc, Cross 1.1, Gran Fondo 1.1 Disc, Gran Fondo 1.3 Disc, SL 1.3 Disc, Gran Fondo Elite Disc, SL 1.1 Disc, Norcom Straight 1.1, Norcom Straight 1.3, SL 1.1, SL 1.3, and Transonic Elite.

The recall is being issued because the rear wheel freehub can slip while pedaling, which poses a fall hazard. Advanced Sports International has received four reports of the freehub slipping while pedaling, but no crashes or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Advanced Sports International to receive a free replacement freehub body. Consumers can reach the company toll-free at 888-286-6263 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit fujibikes.com or ovalconcepts.com and click on "Recall Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Fuji bicycles
Manufacturer
Advanced Sports International, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
650

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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