CPSC2015-04-21
Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Hazard
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek retailer for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel. Trek will provide each owner who participates in the recall with a $20 coupon that is redeemable by December 31, 2015 toward any Bontrager merchandise. (The coupon has no cash value.)
Sold at
Bicycle stores nationwide from about September 1999 through April 2015 for between $480 and $1,650.
Affected count
About 900,000 in the U.S. and 98,000 in Canada
Injuries reported
Trek reports three incidents, all including injuries. One incident resulted in quadriplegia. One incident resulted in facial injuries. One incident resulted in a fractured wrist.
Manufactured in
Taiwan, China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes
Consumer contact
Trek at (800) 373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Trek-Recalls-Bicycles-Equipped-with-Front-Disc-Brakes-to-Replace-Quick-Release-LeverDon't want to check this manually?
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