Advanced Sports International Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 16270 · announced September 27, 2016 · Advanced Sports · 3,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Advanced Sports International's 2017 model year Breezer and Fuji bicycles. The aluminum bicycles come in a variety of colors. The seatposts are silver or black. The model name is printed on the frame of the bicycle. Recalled models include: Fuji Bicycles Breezer Bicycles Absolute 1.3 Disc Absolute 1.7 Disc Absolute 1.7 Disc ST Absolute 2.1 Addy 27.5 1.3 Addy 27.5 1.5 Addy 27.5 1.7 Nevada 27.5 1.5 Nevada 27.5 1.7 Nevada 27.5 1.9 Traverse 1.9 ST Police Special 29 Downtown 3 ST Downtown 7+ Downtown 7+ ST Downtown 8 Downtown 8 ST
The hazard
The top clamp of the seat post can crack, posing a fall hazard to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and take their bicycle to a local Breezer or Fuji Bicycles Dealer or contact Advanced Sports International for a free replacement top seat clamp. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Authorized Breezer and Fuji Bicycle dealers from June 2016 through July 2016 for between $400 and $900.
Consumer contact: Advanced Sports International toll-free at 888-286-6263 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.fujibikes.com or www.breezerbikes.com and click on "Recall Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.