Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-08-26). Hazards: fall. About 330 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15224 |
| Published | 2015-08-26 |
| Last updated | 2015-08-26 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Trek 9.8 Superfly FS SL, X1 and XT bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Trek |
| Firms | Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 330 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2014 through July 2015 for about $5,300 for the FS SL and about $3,500 for the X1 and XT bicycles. |
Description
This recall involves model year 2015 Trek 9.8 Superfly FS SL, X1 and XT bicycles equipped with Bontrager Approved Carbon seatposts. Recalled bicycles have a serial number ending in J or K. The serial number is located on the bottom of the bicycle frame. Superfly FS, X1 or XT is printed on the bicycle's top tube. Trek is printed on the frame downtube. "Bontrager Carbon" is printed on the seatpost.
Hazard
The seatpost can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Trek retailer for a free replacement seatpost plus a $20 coupon toward any Bontrager merchandise. The coupon can be used through December 31, 2015.
Incidents and injuries
Trek has received two incidents report involving the recalled bicycles. No injuries have been reported.
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