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Product recall · CPSCMay 19, 2009Worth checking
Trek Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their dealer to arrange for a free repair.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Trek at (800) 382-2453 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.trekbikes.com
The product
The recall involves model year 2009 Trek 7300, 7300WSD, and 7500 bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle's frame. The bicycles have a suspension fork with the words "Bontrager SPA" printed on them.
Details
- Units affected
- About 16,000
- Recall date
- May 19, 2009
- Brand
- JD Components, of Taiwan, Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wisc.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- There have been four reports of misaligned forks. No injuries have been reported.
Trek bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through April 2009 for between $640 and $940.
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: “Trek Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash 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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