Advanced Sports International Recalls Fuji Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 17111 · announced March 15, 2017 · Advanced Sports · 650 units affected
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
The hazard
The rear wheel freehub can slip while pedaling, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Advanced Sports International to receive a free replacement freehub body. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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 fujibikes.com or ovalconcepts.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.