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Bicycles Recalled by Trek Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled October 27, 2011 · CPSC recall 12024

7.2 FX WSD7.2 FX7.3 FX Disc WSD7.3 FX WSD
Hazard
The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt.
Units
About 27,000
Incidents / injuries
Trek has received four reports of incidents with one injury involving a broken tooth and lip injury.

Description

The bicycles affected by this recall include the following models: Model Year 2012: Trek 7.2 FX, 7.3 FX, 7.4 FX, AND 7.5 FX; District, and 9th District bicycle models: WSD, Livestrong and Disc models.The model name is found on the bicycle's frame. Consumers can determine the model year by looking at the SKU number stamped on the bottom bracket, which is found near the pedals. If the last two digits of the SKU are 12, the bicycle is a Model Year 2012 bicycle.

What to do

Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt.

Contact

For additional information, contact Trek at 800-373-4594 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.trekbikes.com

Product
Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles
Imported by
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wisc.
Retailers
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide between May 2011 and September 2011 for between $550 and $1,100.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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