CPSC recall · Reported September 28, 2000
CPSC, Trek Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Road Bikes and Handlebar Stems
The bolts on these bikes' handlebar stems can break, resulting in the handlebars detaching from the bike and causing riders to lose control and crash.
Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis. recalled These Icon™ brand Havana™ and Bordeaux™ stems were sold separately and installed on vario….
CPSC, Trek Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Road Bikes and Handlebar Stems was recalled by Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis. in September 28, 2000. Reason: The bolts on these bikes' handlebar stems can break, resulting in the handlebars detaching from the bike and …. Remedy: Consumers with bikes that have these handlebar stems should stop riding them immediately …. Verify recall #00192 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The bolts on these bikes' handlebar stems can break, resulting in the handlebars detaching from the bike and ….
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- September 28, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00192 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
These Icon™ brand Havana™ and Bordeaux™ stems were sold separately and installed on various 1999 model Trek and Klein road bikes. Only Icon™ stems that measure 0.75-inch or 17mm to 20mm across the front of the top clamp are part of this recall. The following model year 1999 road bikes are included in this recall: 1999 Trek Model Road Bikes 520 2200 2200T WSD 2200T 2300 2300T 2500 2501 5000 5000T 5200 PEAR WHITE 5200 BLUE 5200T PEAR WHITE 5200T BLUE 5500 BLACK 5500 USPS Y FOIL 66 Y FOIL 66T Y FOIL 77 1999 Klein Model Road Bikes QUANTUM QUANTUM T QUANTUM RACE Only road bikes are part of this recall. No Trek or Klein mountain bikes or Icon™ mountain bike stems are included.
Reason for recall
The bolts on these bikes' handlebar stems can break, resulting in the handlebars detaching from the bike and causing riders to lose control and crash.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers with bikes that have these handlebar stems should stop riding them immediately and take them to a Trek or Klein dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem, if needed.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00192 |
| Date reported | September 28, 2000 |
| Date initiated | September 28, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 13,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers with bikes that have these handlebar stems should stop riding them immediately and take them to a Trek or Klein dealer …
- Check the recall number (00192) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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