Trek Farley bicycles and framesets
CPSC Recall #17-025 — November 2, 2016
Product
Trek Farley bicycles and framesets
Description
This recall involves model year 2014 Trek Farley bicycles and framesets and 2015 Trek Farley 6 bicycles and framesets. The 2014 Trek Farley is black with green decals with an aluminum frame and fork. The 2014 frameset is sky blue with orange decals. The 2015 Trek Farley 6 is black with blue decals with an aluminum frame and fork. Both bicycle models were sold in 14.5 through 21.5 inch sizes. “Trek” is printed across the bicycle frame.
Hazard
The fork can separate from the steer tube, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received five reports of the bicycle fork separating from the steer tube. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and return the bicycles to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Units Affected
About 2,600 (in addition, about 360 units were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2013 through August 2016 for between $1,700 and $2,600.
Importer
Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
Manufactured In
Taiwan