Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break
Recall 15224 · Aug 26, 2015 · Trek
330
units affected
330
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15224
- Date
- Aug 26, 2015
- Company
- Trek
- Units affected
- 330
- Product
- Trek 9.8 Superfly FS SL, X1 and XT bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves model year 2015 Trek 9.8 Superfly FS SL, X1 and XT bicycles equipped with Bontrager Approved Carbon seatposts. Recalled bicycles have a serial number ending in J or K. The serial number is located on the bottom of the bicycle frame. Superfly FS, X1 or XT is printed on the bicycle's top tube. Trek is printed on the frame downtube. "Bontrager Carbon" is printed on the seatpost.
What can happen
The seatpost can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Trek retailer for a free replacement seatpost plus a $20 coupon toward any Bontrager merchandise. The coupon can be used through December 31, 2015.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Trek has received two incidents report involving the recalled bicycles. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2014 through July 2015 for about $5,300 for the FS SL and about $3,500 for the X1 and XT bicycles.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trek 9.8 superfly fs sl, x1 and xt bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Trek retailer for a free replacement seatpost plus a $20 coupon toward any Bontrager merchandise. The coupon can be used through December 31, 2015.
What is the hazard?
The seatpost can crack and break, 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.