Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes
Published April 21, 2015
Summary
CPSC records recall 15118, published April 21, 2015. Reported units: About 900,000 in the U.S. and 98,000 in Canada.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.)
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Recall details
- Brand
- Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
- Distributor
- Bicycle stores nationwide from about September 1999 through April 2015 for between $480 and $1,650.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 15118 on April 21, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.)
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis..