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Trek Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard
Recalled May 19, 2009 · CPSC recall 09224 · Trek
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their dealer to arrange for a free repair.
Units
About 16,000
Incidents / injuries
There have been four reports of misaligned forks. No injuries have been reported.
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their dealer to arrange for a free repair.
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
Product
Bicycles with JD suspension forks
Manufacturer(s)
JD Components, of Taiwan
Imported by
Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wisc.
Retailers
Trek bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through April 2009 for between $640 and $940.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →