CPSC2012-02-21
Fuji Recalls Women's Cruiser Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Advanced Sports Inc. of Philadelphia
Hazard
The bicycle's frame can break in the center of the downtube during use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycle immediately and return it to any authorized Fuji Bicycle dealers for a free replacement frame.
Sold at
Specialty bicycle stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2011 for between $300 and $500.
Affected count
About 10,500
Injuries reported
The company is aware of 12 reports of bicycle frames breaking, including two injuries, a head laceration requiring 20 stitches and scrapes and bruises.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Fuji Saratoga Women's Bicycles
Consumer contact
For additional information, consumers should 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 the company's website at www.fujibikes.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Fuji-Recalls-Womens-Cruiser-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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