CPSC recall 15-118, announced April 21, 2015, covers Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes (about 900,000 units). 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. The notice cites 3 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 373-4594, or go to www.trekbikes.com.
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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?
This recall involves all models of Trek bicycles from model years 2000 through 2015 equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick release lever on the front wheel hub that opens far enough to contact the disc brake (see Figures 1 and 2). Bicycles with front quick release levers that do not open a full 180 degrees from the closed position, are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official 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.)
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Trek Bicycle
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 15-118
- Units
- About 900,000 in the U.S. and 98,000 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle stores nationwide from about September 1999 through April 2015 for between $480 and $1,650.
- Importer
- Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
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.
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