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Product recall · CPSCOctober 27, 2011Serious
Bicycles
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 27,000
- Recall date
- October 27, 2011
- Brand
- Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wisc.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Trek has received four reports of incidents with one injury involving a broken tooth and lip injury.
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide between May 2011 and September 2011 for between $550 and $1,100.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bicycles Recalled by Trek Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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