Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break

The seatpost can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Recall #: 15224
Affected scope: About 330

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves model year 2015 Trek 9.8 Superfly FS SL, X1 and XT bicycles equipped….

Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 26, 2015. Reason: The seatpost can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized T…. Verify recall #15224 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The seatpost can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider..

None
agency class: August 26, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15224 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, 6 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.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The seatpost can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy, what to do

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.

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	15224
Date reported	August 26, 2015
Date initiated	August 26, 2015
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 330
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 should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Trek retailer for a free replacement seat…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The seatpost can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 26, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15224.

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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