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CPSCRecalled Aug 26, 2015 · #15224

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

Hazard

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

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Trek 9.8 Superfly FS SL, X1 and XT bicycles
Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
2015, X1
UPCs
Sold at
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.
Made in
Taiwan

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice