Serious riskCPSC
Trek and Electra electric bicycles recalled for rear wheel bolt failure and fall hazard
The rear wheel bolts on certain 2026 Trek FX+ and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles can break during use, causing the rear wheel to separate from the frame. This poses a serious fall risk to riders. Trek has received seven reports of bolt breakage, though no injuries have been reported yet.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the bicycle immediately if you own a 2026 Trek FX+ or Electra Townie Go! e-bike purchased before October 28, 2025.
- Contact an authorized Trek or Electra dealer to schedule a free repair. Find a dealer at https://www.trekbikes.com./us/en_US/store-finder/
- The dealer will replace the black rear wheel bolts with new silver bolts at no cost.
- You'll receive a $10 in-store credit (valid through December 31, 2026) for participating in the recall.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Rear wheel bolts installed on model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles
- Sold at
- Trek stores and Trek authorized retailers nationwide and online from April 2025 through October 2025 for about $2,100.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 19,890
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received seven reports of the rear wheel bolts breaking on affected bicycles. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Repair
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Company contact
- Trek toll-free at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/company/legal_policies/safety_recalls/ or https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/ and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26220
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves the rear wheel bolts on model year 2026 Trek-branded FX+ 1 Midstep, FX+ 1S Midstep, FX+ 1 Stepover, and FX+ 1S Stepover, and Electra-branded Townie Go! Step Thru and Townie Go! S Step Thru electric bicycles sold before October 28, 2025. The bicycles come in various colors and sizes. The Trek bicycles have the word "TREK" printed on the downtube of the frame and "FX+" is printed on the top tube. The Electra bicycles have the word "townie" printed on the downtube, "electra" on the seat stay, and "go!" on the chain guard. The original rear wheel bolts are black and connect the motor to the rear frame of the bicycles.
- Hazard
- The rear wheel bolts can break when torqued, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles with recalled bolts and contact an authorized Trek or Electra dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealer's location. The dealer will replace the original black rear wheel bolts with new silver rear wheel bolts. Consumers can locate their nearest dealer at https://www.trekbikes.com./us/en_US/store-finder/. Trek will provide consumers who participate in the recall with a $10 in-store credit toward any Trek, Electra or Bontrager merchandise. The credit is valid through December 31, 2026.