Bicycles Recalled by Trek Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12024 · Oct 27, 2011 · Trek Bicycle Corporation
27,000
units affected
27,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12024
- Date
- Oct 27, 2011
- Company
- Trek Bicycle Corporation
- Units affected
- 27,000
- Product
- Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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 can happen
The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Trek has received four reports of incidents with one injury involving a broken tooth and lip injury.
- Sold at
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide between May 2011 and September 2011 for between $550 and $1,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trek 2012 fx and district bicycles?
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt.
What is the hazard?
The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.