Trek Super Commuter+ Electric Bicycles recall: Fall Hazard
Trek Recalls Super Commuter+ Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Trek Super Commuter+ Electric Bicycles recalled?
The front fender bolt can unthread causing the wheel to detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair. Contact: Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Trek Super Commuter+ 8S
- Company
- Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 2,840
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other websites from June 2017 through June 2019 for about $5,200.
- Recall date
- December 6, 2019
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received two reports of the wrong bolt being installed to secure the front fender to the fork crown. One injury has been reported, resulting in a vertebrae fracture.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all model year 2017, 2018, and 2019 Trek Super Commuter+ 8S electric bicycles. "Trek" is printed on the bicycle's downtube and the bike has an integrated battery and motor. The bikes were sold in the following color and sizes: Viper Red with black decals, sizes 45/S through 60/XL.