CPSCGeneral Alert
Trek Recalls Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail
Published: December 12, 2013Recall ID: 14055Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle's front brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Trek model year 2013 Madone bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Trek-Recalls-Madone-Bicycles |
| Title | Trek Recalls Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14055.TrekMadone52LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Trek Madone 5.2 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14055.TrekMadone59LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Trek Madone 5.9 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14055.TrekMadone62LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Trek Madone 6.2 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14055.TrekMadone65LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Trek Madone 6.5 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14055.TrekMadone77LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Trek Madone 7.7 |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14055.TrekMadone79LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Trek Madone 7.9 |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle's front brake can fail, posing a crash hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Trek has received five reports of loose front brake attachment bolts. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Trek model year 2013 Madone bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 6800 |
| Recall I D | 1576 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take the bicycles to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system. |
| Importers › Name | Trek Bicycles Corp., of Waterloo, Wis. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2013-12-12T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 14055 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Trek at (800) 373-4594 from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Taiwan |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 3 › Country | Germany |