Trek Recalls Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-12-12 · 14055
Hazards
The bicycle's front brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Recall
Number
14055
Date
2013-12-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Trek model year 2013 Madone bicycles
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bicycle stores nationwide from July 2012 through December 2013 for between $3,400 and $6,300, and for custom models between $4,000 and $15,000.
Importer(s)
Trek Bicycles Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan; United States; Germany
Description
This recall involves model year 2013 Trek Madone bicycles with model numbers 5.2, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 7.7 or 7.9, and serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G or H. A list of all serial numbers included in the recall is at www.trekbikes.com. Some of the recalled models are custom-ordered Project One Madones. The model number is printed on the bicycle frame. The serial number is printed on a sticker underneath the frame of the bicycle. The bicycles were sold in a variety of colors.