Trek 9 recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

August 26, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

15224

Sold / distributed

Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2014 through July 2015 for about $5,300 for the FS SL and about $3,500 for the X1 and XT bicycles.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.