Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-04-21). Hazards: crash, injury. About 900,000 units in the US and 98,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15118 |
| Published | 2015-04-21 |
| Last updated | 2015-04-21 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes |
| Firm named in the title | Trek |
| Firms | Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 900,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 98,000 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle stores nationwide from about September 1999 through April 2015 for between $480 and $1,650. |
Description
This recall involves all models of Trek bicycles from model years 2000 through 2015 equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick release lever on the front wheel hub that opens far enough to contact the disc brake (see Figures 1 and 2). Bicycles with front quick release levers that do not open a full 180 degrees from the closed position, are not included in this recall.
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.
Remedy
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.)
Incidents and injuries
Trek reports three incidents, all including injuries. One incident resulted in quadriplegia. One incident resulted in facial injuries. One incident resulted in a fractured wrist.
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