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Trek 2012 FX Bicycles
- Starting date:
- October 27, 2011
- Posting date:
- October 27, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness, Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002676
Joint Recall with Trek Bicycle Corporation, Health Canada, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC)
Affected products
Trek 2012 FX Bicycles
Product description
This recall involves the Trek 2012 FX Bicycles. The affected bicycles can be identified by the model and the following names:
| Model | Name |
|---|---|
| Trek | 7.2 FX |
| 7.3 FX | |
| 7.4 FX | |
| 7.5 FX |
The model name can be found on the frame of the affected bicycles.
Hazard identified
The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
No reports of injury or incidents in Canada have been received by the company. However, Trek has received four reports of incidents with one injury involving a broken tooth and lip injury in the US.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 1,136 recalled bicycles were sold in Canada and 27,000 in the US at specialty bicycle retailers.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from May 2011 to September 2011 in Canada and in the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Trek Bicycle Corporation
Waterloo
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt.
For additional information, contact Trek at 1-800-373-4594 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday or visit the company's website.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.