CPSCGeneral Alert
Trek Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard
Published: May 19, 2009Recall ID: 09224Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves model year 2009 Trek 7300, 7300WSD, and 7500 bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle's frame. The bicycles have a suspension fork with the words "Bontrager SPA" printed on them.
Affected Products
Bicycles with JD suspension forks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Trek-Recalls-Bicycles-JD-Forks-Can-Lose-Alignment-Posing-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Trek Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3fcf04fc5a35441b97c91024d0881caa.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4f92e48e14e44da9bb3468403c631163.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Bicycle |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/21e229c0171c4259b0b412cf2a7a5566.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been four reports of misaligned forks. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Bicycles with JD suspension forks |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,000 |
| Recall I D | 5319 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their dealer to arrange for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wisc. |
| Retailers › Name | Trek bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through April 2009 for between $640 and $940. |
| Recall Date | 2009-05-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves model year 2009 Trek 7300, 7300WSD, and 7500 bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle's frame. The bicycles have a suspension fork with the words "Bontrager SPA" printed on them. |
| Recall Number | 09224 |
| Manufacturers › Name | JD Components, of Taiwan |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Trek at (800) 382-2453 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.trekbikes.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |