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Bicycles Recalled by Trek Due to Fall Hazard

Note: Health Canada's press release is available here.

  • 7.2 FX WSD
  • 7.2 FX
  • 7.3 FX Disc WSD
  • 7.3 FX WSD
  • 7.3 FX Disc
  • 7.3 FX
  • 7.4 FX WSD
  • 7.4 FX
  • 7.5 FX Disc
  • 7.5 FX WSD
  • 7.5 FX
  • Livestrong FX
  • Livestrong FX WSD
  • 9th District
  • Livestrong District
  • District
Name of Product:
Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles
Hazard:
The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
Recall Date:
October 27, 2011
Units:
About 27,000
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Trek at 800-373-4594 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.trekbikes.com

Recall Details

Description:

 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.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt.

Incidents/Injuries:

 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.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-024

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