Trek Recalls Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-12-12). Hazards: crash. About 6,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14055 |
| Published | 2013-12-12 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-07 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Trek model year 2013 Madone bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Trek |
| Firms | Trek Bicycles Corp., of Waterloo, Wis. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Germany, Taiwan, United States |
| Units (US) | 6,800 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle stores nationwide from July 2012 through December 2013 for between $3,400 and $6,300, and for custom models between $4,000 and $15,000. |
Description
This recall involves model year 2013 Trek Madone bicycles with model numbers 5.2, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 7.7 or 7.9, and serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G or H. A list of all serial numbers included in the recall is at www.trekbikes.com. Some of the recalled models are custom-ordered Project One Madones. The model number is printed on the bicycle frame. The serial number is printed on a sticker underneath the frame of the bicycle. The bicycles were sold in a variety of colors.
Hazard
The bicycle's front brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take the bicycles to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system.
Incidents and injuries
Trek has received five reports of loose front brake attachment bolts. No injuries have been reported.
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