East Coast Cycle Supply Recalls Trayl TRN Mountain Bikes Due to Crash Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 14739 · announced July 23, 2014 · East Coast Cycle Supply · 1,800 units affected
The product
This recall involves all Trayl TRN 29-inch hardtail mountain bikes. The bike has a black and green frame with a white front fork. The word Trayl is in white on the underside of the down tube and in green on the top side of the down tube. The Trayl logo appears as the "Y" in the word.
The hazard
The brakes can fail to stop riders within the distances required by federal regulation, posing a crash hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to Sports Authority for a free repair. East Coast Cycle Supply is contacting consumers directly. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): East Coast Cycle Supply has received one report of the braking system taking longer to stop than allowed by federal regulation. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Sports Authority between November 2013 and May 2014 for $650.
Consumer contact: East Coast Cycle Supply toll-free at (844) 322-9253 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email customerservice@eccyclesupply.com, or online at www.eccyclesupply.com and click on News at the top or bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.