[{"RecallID":6372,"RecallNumber":"15118","RecallDate":"2015-04-21T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves all models of Trek bicycles from model years 2000 through 2015 equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick release lever on the front wheel hub that opens far enough to contact the disc brake (see Figures 1 and 2). Bicycles with front quick release levers that do not open a full 180 degrees from the closed position, are not included in this recall.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Trek-Recalls-Bicycles-Equipped-with-Front-Disc-Brakes-to-Replace-Quick-Release-Lever","Title":"Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard","ConsumerContact":"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.","LastPublishDate":"2015-04-21T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories","CategoryID":"68242","NumberOfUnits":"About 900,000 in the U.S. and 98,000 in Canada"}],"Inconjunctions":[{"URL":"http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/53009r-eng.php"}],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15118.Figure1.jpg","Caption":"Figure 1: Quick release lever open more than 180°"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15118.Figure2.jpg","Caption":"Figure 2: Quick release lever caught in front disc"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15118.15_3500D_Asset_201425.jpg","Caption":"Trek bicycle"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15118.TrekRelease-lever2_800.jpg","Caption":"Quick release lever being replaced"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Trek reports three incidents, all including injuries. One incident resulted in quadriplegia. One incident resulted in facial injuries. One incident resulted in a fractured wrist."}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Bicycle stores nationwide from about September 1999 through April 2015 for between $480 and $1,650.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"Taiwan"},{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek retailer for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel. Trek will provide each owner who participates in the recall with a $20 coupon that is redeemable by December 31, 2015 toward any Bontrager merchandise. (The coupon has no cash value.)"}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Replace"}]}]