CPSC2019-12-06
Trek Recalls Super Commuter+ Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Hazard
The front fender bolt can unthread causing the wheel to detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other websites from June 2017 through June 2019 for about $5,200.
Affected count
About 2,840
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of the wrong bolt being installed to secure the front fender to the fork crown. One injury has been reported, resulting in a vertebrae fracture.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Trek Super Commuter+ 8S
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/2020/Trek-Recalls-Super-Commuter-Electric-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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