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Product recall · CPSCNovember 2, 2016Serious
Trek Farley Bicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The fork can separate from the steer tube, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and return the bicycles to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
This recall involves model year 2014 Trek Farley bicycles and framesets and 2015 Trek Farley 6 bicycles and framesets. The 2014 Trek Farley is black with green decals with an aluminum frame and fork. The 2014 frameset is sky blue with orange decals. The 2015 Trek Farley 6 is black with blue decals with an aluminum frame and fork. Both bicycle models were sold in 14.5 through 21.5 inch sizes. "Trek" is printed across the bicycle frame.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,600 (in addition, about 360 units were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- November 2, 2016
- Brand
- Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received five reports of the bicycle fork separating from the steer tube. No injuries have been reported.
Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2013 through August 2016 for between $1,700 and $2,600.
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 Farley Bicycles 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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