CPSC recall 12-024, announced October 27, 2011, covers Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles (about 27,000 units). The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 4 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt. Recall contact: call 800-373-4594, or go to www.trekbikes.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The bicycles affected by this recall include the following models: Model Year 2012: Trek 7.2 FX, 7.3 FX, 7.4 FX, AND 7.5 FX; District, and 9th District bicycle models: WSD, Livestrong and Disc models.The model name is found on the bicycle's frame. Consumers can determine the model year by looking at the SKU number stamped on the bottom bracket, which is found near the pedals. If the last two digits of the SKU are 12, the bicycle is a Model Year 2012 bicycle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Trek has received four reports of incidents with one injury involving a broken tooth and lip injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Trek Bicycle
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 12-024
- Units
- About 27,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide between May 2011 and September 2011 for between $550 and $1,100.
- Importer
- Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wisc.
Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
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
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