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Fall / CollapseAugust 26, 2015CPSC #15224

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

Brand
Product
Bicycles
Units affected
330
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The seatpost can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Injuries

Trek has received two incidents report involving the recalled bicycles. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Trek Superfly FS SLTrek Superfly X1Trek Superfly XTBontrager carbon seatpost
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