Trek Recalls Farley Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 17025 · Nov 2, 2016 · Trek
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17025
- Date
- Nov 2, 2016
- Company
- Trek
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Trek Farley bicycles and framesets
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves model year 2014 Trek Farley bicycles and framesets and 2015 Trek Farley 6 bicycles and framesets. The 2014 Trek Farley is black with green decals with an aluminum frame and fork. The 2014 frameset is sky blue with orange decals. The 2015 Trek Farley 6 is black with blue decals with an aluminum frame and fork. Both bicycle models were sold in 14.5 through 21.5 inch sizes. "Trek" is printed across the bicycle frame.
What can happen
The fork can separate from the steer tube, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and return the bicycles to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of the bicycle fork separating from the steer tube. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2013 through August 2016 for between $1,700 and $2,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trek farley bicycles and framesets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and return the bicycles to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The fork can separate from the steer tube, 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.