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Product Recall
Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break
Trek Superfly FS SL
Trek 9.8 Superfly FS SL, X1 and XT bicycles
Recall Date: August 26th, 2015
Type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Units: About 330
Hazards: The seatpost can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Trek retailer for a free replacement seatpost plus a $20 coupon toward any Bontrager merchandise. The coupon can be used through December 31, 2015.
Description
This recall involves model year 2015 Trek 9.8 Superfly FS SL, X1 and XT bicycles equipped with Bontrager Approved Carbon seatposts. Recalled bicycles have a serial number ending in J or K. The serial number is located on the bottom of the bicycle frame. Superfly FS, X1 or XT is printed on the bicycle's top tube. Trek is printed on the frame downtube. "Bontrager Carbon" is printed on the seatpost.
Images:
Trek Superfly FS SL
Trek Superfly X1
Trek Superfly XT
Bontrager carbon seatpost
Consumer 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.Injuries:
Trek has received two incidents report involving the recalled bicycles. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2014 through July 2015 for about $5,300 for the FS SL and about $3,500 for the X1 and XT bicycles.
Importers:
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
