Bicycles
CPSC Recall #16-270 — September 27, 2016
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 16-270 |
| Recall Date | September 27, 2016 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 3,000 |
| Importer | Advanced Sports International, of Philadelphia, Pa. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Authorized Breezer and Fuji Bicycle dealers from June 2016 through July 2016 for between $400 and $900. |
Product
Bicycles
Description
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 BicyclesBreezer BicyclesAbsolute 1.3 DiscAbsolute 1.7 DiscAbsolute 1.7 Disc STAbsolute 2.1Addy 27.5 1.3Addy 27.5 1.5Addy 27.5 1.7Nevada 27.5 1.5Nevada 27.5 1.7Nevada 27.5 1.9Traverse 1.9 STPolice Special 29Downtown 3 STDowntown 7+Downtown 7+ STDowntown 8Downtown 8 ST
Hazard
The top clamp of the bicycle’s seat post can crack, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Incidents & Injuries
None 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.