The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09224·Announced 2009-05-19

Trek Recalls Bicycles with JD Suspension Forks Due to Crash Hazard

Trek is recalling about 16,000 model year 2009 bicycles because the JD suspension forks can lose alignment, causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly and posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (bicycles) where a crash hazard exists due to mechanical failure, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Trek Bicycle Corp. is recalling about 16,000 model year 2009 Trek 7300, 7300WSD, and 7500 bicycles. The recall involves bicycles equipped with JD suspension forks that have the words "Bontrager SPA" printed on them. The model name is printed on the bicycle's frame.

The recalled bicycles' forks can lose alignment, causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. There have been four reports of misaligned forks, but no injuries have been reported.

The bicycles were sold at Trek bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through April 2009 for between $640 and $940. Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their dealer to arrange for a free repair. For additional information, consumers can contact Trek at (800) 382-2453 or visit www.trekbikes.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bicycles with JD suspension forks
Manufacturer
JD Components, of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
16,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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