Bicycles

CPSC Recall #17-111 — March 15, 2017

Recall Summary

Recall Number17-111
Recall DateMarch 15, 2017
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 650
ImporterAdvanced Sports International, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufactured InChina and Taiwan

Where It Was Sold

Fuji Bicycle and Authorized Oval Concept dealers from April 2016 through October 2016 for between $2000 to $8000.   

Product

Bicycles

Description

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 ModelWheel ModelHub ModelFuji Altamira CX 1.1Oval 950 Disc3LLRFuji Altamira CX 1.3Oval 723 DiscFuji Brevet 1.1 DiscFuji Cross 1.1Fuji Gran Fondo 1.1 DiscFuji Gran Fondo 1.3 DiscFuji SL 1.3 DiscFuji Gran Fondo Elite DiscOval 924 DiscFuji SL 1.1 DiscFuji Norcom Straight 1.1Oval 9803NVRFuji Norcom Straight 1.3Fuji SL 1.1Oval 935Fuji SL 1.3Fuji Transonic EliteOval 950

Hazard

The rear wheel freehub of the bicycle can slip while pedaling, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

Advanced Sports International has received four reports of freehub slipping while pedaling. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Advanced Sports is no longer in business. Consumers may contact BikeCo LLC to inquire if a remedy is still available at 888-286-6263 and request Product Support.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.