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Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard

Recalled April 21, 2015 · CPSC recall 15118 · Trek

Figure 1: Quick release lever open more than 180°

Figure 2: Quick release lever caught in front disc

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

Replace

Units

About 900,000 in the U.S. and 98,000 in Canada

Incidents / 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.

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.

What to do

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.)

Contact

Trek at (800) 373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes

Imported by

Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.

Retailers

Bicycle stores nationwide from about September 1999 through April 2015 for between $480 and $1,650.

Made in

Taiwan · China

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