CPSC2011-10-27
Bicycles Recalled by Trek Due to Fall Hazard
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wisc.
Hazard
The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt.
Sold at
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide between May 2011 and September 2011 for between $550 and $1,100.
Affected count
About 27,000
Injuries reported
Trek has received four reports of incidents with one injury involving a broken tooth and lip injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Trek at 800-373-4594 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.trekbikes.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Bicycles-Recalled-by-Trek-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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