Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6489.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6489.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6489.
Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break. The notice was published on August 26, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 330 units are potentially affected.