Product Recall Number: 12-112
Why was Fuji Saratoga Women's Bicycles recalled?
The bicycle's frame can break in the center of the downtube during use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Product Recall Number: 12-112
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-02-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Fuji Saratoga Women's Bicycles
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: The bicycle's frame can break in the center of the downtube during use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 10,500
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.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Specialty bicycle stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2011 for between $300 and $500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed