SafetyScored
All recalls
Fall / CollapseDecember 6, 2019CPSC #20035

Trek Recalls Super Commuter+ Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Brand
Product
E-Bikes
Units affected
2,840
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The front fender bolt can unthread causing the wheel to detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other websites from June 2017 through June 2019 for about $5,200.

Photos

Recalled 2017, 2018, 2019 Super Commuter+ 8S
View official CPSC recall

Shopping for a replacement? Safer certified picks

If your item was recalled, these brands hold independent safety certifications and have no recall on record.

Avocado Green Mattress logo

Avocado Green Mattress

GOTSGREENGUARD GoldOEKO-TEX

Certified organic latex, wool, and cotton — no fiberglass.

Check price
PlushBeds logo

PlushBeds

GREENGUARD GoldGOTSOEKO-TEX

Natural latex, multiple whole-product certifications.

Check price
Naturepedic logo

Naturepedic

GOTSGREENGUARD Gold

Organic non-toxic crib and adult mattresses.

Check price
My Green Mattress logo

My Green Mattress

GOTSGREENGUARD Gold

Family-run, certified organic, fiberglass-free.

Check price

Certifications shown are editorial references — verify current status with the brand. Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you. See our disclosure.

Other fall / collapse recalls