Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-04-21 · 15118
Hazards
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Recall
Number
15118
Date
2015-04-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bicycle stores nationwide from about September 1999 through April 2015 for between $480 and $1,650.
Importer(s)
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan; China
Description
This recall involves all models of Trek bicycles from model years 2000 through 2015 equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick release lever on the front wheel hub that opens far enough to contact the disc brake (see Figures 1 and 2). Bicycles with front quick release levers that do not open a full 180 degrees from the closed position, are not included in this recall.