CPSCGeneral Alert
Bicycles Recalled by Trek Due to Fall Hazard
Published: October 27, 2011Recall ID: 12024Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Bicycles-Recalled-by-Trek-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Bicycles Recalled by Trek Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 7.2 FX WSD |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | 7.2 FX |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | 7.3 FX Disc WSD |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | 7.3 FX WSD |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024e.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | 7.3 FX Disc |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024f.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | 7.3 FX |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024g.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | 7.4 FX WSD |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024h.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | 7.4 FX |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024i.jpg |
| Images › 9 › Caption | 7.5 FX Disc |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024j.jpg |
| Images › 10 › Caption | 7.5 FX WSD |
| Images › 11 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024k.jpg |
| Images › 11 › Caption | 7.5 FX |
| Images › 12 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024l.jpg |
| Images › 12 › Caption | Livestrong FX |
| Images › 13 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024m.jpg |
| Images › 13 › Caption | Livestrong FX WSD |
| Images › 14 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024n.jpg |
| Images › 14 › Caption | 9th District |
| Images › 15 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024o.jpg |
| Images › 15 › Caption | Livestrong District |
| Images › 16 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024p.jpg |
| Images › 16 › Caption | District |
| Images › 17 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12024.12024q.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Trek has received four reports of incidents with one injury involving a broken tooth and lip injury. |
| Products › Name | Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 27,000 |
| Recall I D | 904 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt. |
| Importers › Name | Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wisc. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide between May 2011 and September 2011 for between $550 and $1,100. |
| Recall Date | 2011-10-27T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 12024 |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11926r-eng.php |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |