Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break
CPSC recall 15224 · announced August 26, 2015 · Trek Bicycle · 330 units affected
The product
This recall involves model year 2015 Trek 9.8 Superfly FS SL, X1 and XT bicycles equipped with Bontrager Approved Carbon seatposts. Recalled bicycles have a serial number ending in J or K. The serial number is located on the bottom of the bicycle frame. Superfly FS, X1 or XT is printed on the bicycle's top tube. Trek is printed on the frame downtube. "Bontrager Carbon" is printed on the seatpost.
The hazard
The seatpost can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Trek retailer for a free replacement seatpost plus a $20 coupon toward any Bontrager merchandise. The coupon can be used through December 31, 2015. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Trek has received two incidents report involving the recalled bicycles. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2014 through July 2015 for about $5,300 for the FS SL and about $3,500 for the X1 and XT bicycles.
Consumer contact: Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the 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.