Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break

Active Recall Announced August 26, 2015 CPSC #15224

Quick answer

Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break is CPSC recall #15224, announced on August 26, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Trek Bicycle Corporation.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Trek 9.8 Superfly FS SL, X1 and XT bicycles

Recalled brands

Trek Bicycle Corporation

Remedy

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.

Recall date

August 26, 2015

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15224?

CPSC recall #15224 covers Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 26, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #15224?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15224 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Trek-Recalls-Superfly-Bicycles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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