Trek Recalls Bontrager Satellite City Bicycle Pedals Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
CPSC recall 21142 · announced May 26, 2021 · Trek Bicycle · 368,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Bontrager Satellite City Pedals, which were installed as original equipment on Trek "Allant+," "Dual Sport+," "FX 2," "FX 3," "FX4," "Verve 2," "Verve 3," and "Verve+" model bicycles. "ZTR02" is stamped on the bicycle's pedal and on the pedals that were sold separately as a replacement part. The pedals have orange reflectors on the outside edges.
The hazard
If the recalled pedals are incorrectly installed by the retailer during assembly, they can fall off the crank arm of the bicycle, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled pedals and contact their local authorized Trek retailer for instructions on receiving free installation of replacement pedals. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Trek has received 132 reports of the recalled pedals loosening, locking up or falling off, including seven reports of riders falling and experiencing injuries, including scrapes, bruises and road rash.
Sold at: Trek Bicycle stores and other bicycle stores nationwide, and online at trekbikes.com from January 2018 through April 2021 for between $600 and $6,000. The pedals were also sold separately for about $30.
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 "Recalls" under "Legal" 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.