Trek Recalls Disc Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 17070 · Jan 19, 2017 · Trek
800
units affected
800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17070
- Date
- Jan 19, 2017
- Company
- Trek
- Units affected
- 800
- Product
- Trek 720 Disc bicycles and wheel sets
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The front brake caliper can come into contact with a broken spoke, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trek 720 disc bicycles and wheel sets?
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.
What is the hazard?
The front brake caliper can come into contact with a broken spoke, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
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.