Trek Farley bicycles and framesets recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

November 2, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Trek Recalls Farley Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

17025

Sold / distributed

Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2013 through August 2016 for between $1,700 and $2,600.

Why it was recalled

The fork can separate from the steer tube, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

What was recalled

This recall involves model year 2014 Trek Farley bicycles and framesets and 2015 Trek Farley 6 bicycles and framesets. The 2014 Trek Farley is black with green decals with an aluminum frame and fork. The 2014 frameset is sky blue with orange decals. The 2015 Trek Farley 6 is black with blue decals with an aluminum frame and fork. Both bicycle models were sold in 14.5 through 21.5 inch sizes. "Trek" is printed across the bicycle frame.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and return the bicycles to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.