Trek and Klein Road Bikes Recalled for Handlebar Stem Defect
Trek Bicycle Corp. is recalling 1999 model Trek and Klein road bikes because handlebar stem bolts can break, causing crashes.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the handlebar stem that can cause loss of control and crashes, with reported injuries including a concussion and a broken collarbone, meeting the criteria for significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Trek Bicycle Corp. is recalling approximately 13,600 1999 model Trek and Klein road bikes equipped with Icon handlebar stems. The recall includes specific 1999 Trek models (520, 2200, 2200T, WSD, 2300, 2300T, 2500, 2501, 5000, 5000T, 5200, 5200T, 5500, 66, 66T, 77) and Klein models (Quantum, Quantum T, Quantum Race). Only road bikes are affected; mountain bikes and mountain bike stems are not included in this recall.
The hazard involves the bolts on the handlebar stems, which can break. This failure can cause the handlebars to detach from the bike, resulting in the rider losing control and crashing. Trek Bicycle Corp. has received three reports of handlebar stems breaking, which resulted in two riders suffering injuries, including a concussion and a broken collarbone.
These bikes and stems were sold by Trek and Klein dealers nationwide from June 1998 through May 1999. The stems were sold separately for about $70, while the road bikes with these stems sold for between $1,000 and $4,000. Consumers with these bikes should stop riding them immediately and take them to a Trek or Klein dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem if needed. For more information, call Trek at (800) 313-8735.
The recalled product
- Product
- 1999 model Trek and Klein road bikes with Icon handlebar stems
- Manufacturer
- Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycles
- Affected units
- 13,600
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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