Fuji Recalls Women's Cruiser Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12112 · Feb 21, 2012 · Fuji
10,500
units affected
10,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12112
- Date
- Feb 21, 2012
- Company
- Fuji
- Units affected
- 10,500
- Product
- Fuji Saratoga Women's Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
The bicycle's frame can break in the center of the downtube during use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycle immediately and return it to any authorized Fuji Bicycle dealers for a free replacement frame.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company is aware of 12 reports of bicycle frames breaking, including two injuries, a head laceration requiring 20 stitches and scrapes and bruises.
- Sold at
- Specialty bicycle stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2011 for between $300 and $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fuji saratoga women's bicycles?
Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycle immediately and return it to any authorized Fuji Bicycle dealers for a free replacement frame.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's frame can break in the center of the downtube during use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
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.