Advanced Sports International Recalls Fuji Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 17111 · Mar 15, 2017 · Advanced Sports International
650
units affected
650
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17111
- Date
- Mar 15, 2017
- Company
- Advanced Sports International
- Units affected
- 650
- Product
- Fuji bicycles
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Advanced Sports International's 2017 Fuji bicycles with Oval Concepts Rear Wheels. The aluminum or carbon fiber bicycles come in a variety of colors. The bicycle model name is printed on the frame of the bicycle. The wheel model number is printed on the rim of the wheel. The hub model number is printed on the drive-side hub flange. Recalled models include: Bike Model Wheel Model Hub Model Fuji Altamira CX 1.1 Oval 950 Disc 3LLR Fuji Altamira CX 1.3 Oval 723 Disc Fuji Brevet 1.1 Disc Fuji Cross 1.1 Fuji Gran Fondo 1.1 Disc Fuji Gran Fondo 1.3 Disc Fuji SL 1.3 Disc Fuji Gran Fondo Elite Disc Oval 924 Disc Fuji SL 1.1 Disc Fuji Norcom Straight 1.1 Oval 980 3NVR Fuji Norcom Straight 1.3 Fuji SL 1.1 Oval 935 Fuji SL 1.3 Fuji Transonic Elite Oval 950
What can happen
The rear wheel freehub can slip while pedaling, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Advanced Sports International to receive a free replacement freehub body.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Advanced Sports International has received four reports of freehub slipping while pedaling. No crashes or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Fuji Bicycle and Authorized Oval Concept dealers from April 2016 through October 2016 for between $2000 to $8000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fuji bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Advanced Sports International to receive a free replacement freehub body.
What is the hazard?
The rear wheel freehub can slip while pedaling, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.