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CPSC recall · Reported April 21, 2015

Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard

An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate…

Recall #
15118
Affected scope
About 900,000 in the U.S. and 98,000 in Canada
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves all models of Trek bicycles from model years 2000 through 2015 equip….

Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 21, 2015. Reason: An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek retai…. Verify recall #15118 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake ….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15118 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

This recall involves all models of Trek bicycles from model years 2000 through 2015 equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick release lever on the front wheel hub that opens far enough to contact the disc brake (see Figures 1 and 2). Bicycles with front quick release levers that do not open a full 180 degrees from the closed position, are not included in this recall.

Reason for recall

An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek retailer for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel. Trek will provide each owner who participates in the recall with a $20 coupon that is redeemable by December 31, 2015 toward any Bontrager merchandise. (The coupon has no cash value.)

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 15118
Date reported April 21, 2015
Date initiated April 21, 2015
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 900,000 in the U.S. and 98,000 in Canada
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek retailer for free installation of a new quick…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves all models of Trek bicycles from model years 2000 through 2015 equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick release lever on the front wheel hub that opens far enough to contact the disc brake (see Figures 1 and 2). Bicycles with front quick release levers that do not open a full 180 degrees from the closed position, are not included in this recall.. Units affected: About 900,000 in the U.S. and 98,000 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek retailer for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel. Trek will provide each owner who participates in the recall with a $20 coupon that is redeemable by December 31, 2015 toward any Bontrager merchandise. (The coupon has no cash value.)
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 21, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15118.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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