The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12024·Announced 2011-10-27

Trek Recalls 2012 FX and District Bicycles Due to Seat Bolt Fall Hazard

Trek is recalling approximately 27,000 2012 FX and District bicycles because a seat bolt can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop riding immediately and contact a dealer for a free replacement.

What this means for you

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 (fall hazard) where injury has been reported (broken tooth and lip injury), but no deaths or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Trek Bicycle Corporation is recalling approximately 27,000 2012 model year FX and District bicycles. The affected models include the Trek 7.2 FX, 7.3 FX, 7.4 FX, and 7.5 FX, as well as the District, 9th District, WSD, Livestrong, and Disc models. These bicycles were sold at specialty bicycle retailers nationwide between May 2011 and September 2011 for between $550 and $1,100.

The recall is due to a defect where the bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break. This failure poses a fall hazard to the rider. Trek has received four reports of incidents related to this defect, with one report involving an injury that included a broken tooth and lip injury.

Consumers should stop riding the affected bicycles immediately. To identify if a bicycle is affected, check the SKU number stamped on the bottom bracket near the pedals; if the last two digits are 12, it is a Model Year 2012 bicycle. Consumers should contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt. For additional information, contact Trek at 800-373-4594 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.trekbikes.com.

The recalled product

Product
Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles
Manufacturer
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wisc.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
27,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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