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Trek Recalls Super Commuter+ Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 20-035 · December 6, 2019 · Trek

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
20-035 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 6, 2019
Brand
Trek
Category
E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards
Products
Trek Super Commuter+ 8S
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 2,840
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
December 6, 2019

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Trek Super Commuter+ 8S · About 2,840 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other websites from June 2017 through June 2019 for about $5,200.; Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

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.

Recall history and context

Trek appears in 19 CPSC recalls on record. See all Trek recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 44 recalls in the e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards category, 7 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Trek Super Commuter+ 8S (About 2,840 units). This recall involves all model year 2017, 2018, and 2019 Trek Super Commuter+ 8S electric bicycles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 6, 2019. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.