Trek · Recalled
Trek Recalls Super Commuter+ Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The front fender bolt can unthread causing the wheel to detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- Units
- About 2,840
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $5,200
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves all model year 2017, 2018, and 2019 Trek Super Commuter+ 8S electric bicycles. "Trek" is printed on the bicycle's downtube and the bike has an integrated battery and motor. The bikes were sold in the following color and sizes: Viper Red with black decals, sizes 45/S through 60/XL.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other websites from June 2017 through June 2019 for about $5,200.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Incident log
The firm has received two reports of the wrong bolt being installed to secure the front fender to the fork crown. One injury has been reported, resulting in a vertebrae fracture.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.