Fuji · Recalled
Fuji Recalls Women's Cruiser Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle's frame can break in the center of the downtube during use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
- Units
- About 10,500
- Reports
- 12
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $300–$500
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
The recalled bicycles are Fuji women's cruiser bicycles. The 2008 through 2010 models Saratoga 1.0, Saratoga 2.0, Saratoga 3.0 and Saratoga 4.0 are included. The bicycles are various colors. "Fuji" and "Saratoga" alone or "Saratoga" along with the model number is printed on the frame of the bicycle. Serial numbers beginning with ICFJ7, ICFJ8, ICFJ9, ICFJ10 and ICFJ11 are included in this recall. The serial number is located on the bottom of the frame near the crank.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty bicycle stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2011 for between $300 and $500.
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Advanced Sports Inc. of Philadelphia
Incident log
The company is aware of 12 reports of bicycle frames breaking, including two injuries, a head laceration requiring 20 stitches and scrapes and bruises.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycle immediately and return it to any authorized Fuji Bicycle dealers for a free replacement frame.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 21 2012; last revised APR 15 2016.