The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·14215·Announced 2014-06-25

Scott and Trek Bicycles Recalled for Front Fork Crash Hazard

Scott and Trek are recalling 2011-2013 bicycles with specific SR Suntour front forks that can break, posing a crash hazard.

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 vehicle defect (front fork breakage) and reports of significant injuries, including broken bones and a separated shoulder, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Scott USA Inc. and Trek Bicycle Corp. are recalling approximately 125,200 model year 2011 through 2013 Scott and Trek bicycles equipped with specific SR Suntour front forks. The recall involves 13 Scott models and 11 Trek models. The front forks on these bicycles can break, posing a crash hazard to riders.

The recalled Scott bicycles feature 700c wheels, disc brakes, and either NEX or NCX Suntour front forks. The recalled Trek bicycles feature disc brakes and one of the following Suntour front fork models: NEX, NRX (with IS mounts), XCM (on bicycles with 29-inch wheels), or XCT (on bicycles with 29-inch wheels). Trek bicycles with serial numbers ending in F, G, or H should be taken to a dealer for inspection. The bicycles were sold at bicycle stores nationwide from October 2010 to November 2013 for Scott models and from May 2010 to June 2014 for Trek models.

Scott has received one report of a broken fork with no injuries. Trek has received 28 reports of broken forks, resulting in five injuries, including minor bruises, a separated shoulder, and broken bones. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles. Owners of Scott bicycles should take them to an authorized Scott dealer for a free repair of the NEX model or a free replacement lower fork for the NCX model. Owners of Trek bicycles should take them to an authorized Trek dealer for a free repair of NEX, XCM, and XCT models or a free replacement of the NRX model.

The recalled product

Product
SR Suntour forks on model year 2011 through 2013 Scott and Trek bicycles
Manufacturer
Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho
Category
Vehicle — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
5,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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