Trek Recalls Disc Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-01-19). Hazards: fall. Models: 720. About 800 units in the US and 40 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17070 |
| Published | 2017-01-19 |
| Last updated | 2017-01-19 |
| Products | Trek 720 Disc bicycles and wheel sets |
| Firm named in the title | Trek |
| Firms | Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 800 |
| Units (Canada) | 40 |
| Model numbers | 720 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2016 for between $1,500 and $1,900 for bikes and March 2015 through November 2016 for aftermarket wheels for between $80 and $90. |
Description
This recall involves model year 2015, 2016, and 2017 Trek model 720 Disc bicycles and Bontrager Approved TLR disc 700C 24H Front and Rear Wheels with silver spokes. Trek's model 720 Disc have a lightweight aluminum frame and vibration-damping carbon fork. The bicycle models were sold in 49 through 61 cm frame sizes. "Trek" is printed across the bicycle frame. The model number can be found on the down tube. The aftermarket wheels are marked "Bontrager TLR" on the rim, and will have 24 silver spokes.
Hazard
The front brake caliper can come into contact with a broken spoke, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and wheel sets and return the bicycles to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and free replacement wheels.
Incidents and injuries
Trek has received reports of 10 incidents where either the wheel spoke contacted the bike’s brake caliper or the spokes broke at the hub. There has been one reported injury involving a broken vertebra.
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