CPSC2016-11-02
Trek Recalls Farley Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
Hazard
The fork can separate from the steer tube, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and return the bicycles to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2013 through August 2016 for between $1,700 and $2,600.
Affected count
About 2,600 (in addition, about 360 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received five reports of the bicycle fork separating from the steer tube. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Trek Farley bicycles and framesets
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/2017/Trek-Recalls-Farley-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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