Trek today in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of quick-release skewers commonly used on the companyâs entry-level and mid-range bikes since 1999. Approximately one million bikes sold in North America are affected (with many more globally), as the 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 below). Bicycles with front quick release levers that do not open a full 180 degrees from the closed position, are not included in this recall.
Affected customers will receive free replacement skewers, plus a £15 / US$20 / AU$20 coupon redeemable at any Trek dealer toward any Bontrager product through December 31, 2015.
Update: Trek has stated that the maximum number of bikes potentially affected within the EU stands at 690,000.
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There is no problem with the recalled skewers when theyâre properly installed. The safety issue only arises when the skewer is incorrectly used and left in the âopenâ position. In addition to the injury potential that already comes with an improperly installed front wheel, the affected skewers have levers that can swing more than 180 degrees and potentially jam in the disc brake rotor, thus possibly ejecting the wheel and/or the rider.
Trek has received reports of three incidents, one resulting in quadriplegia and two with lesser injuries, according to the CPSC.
The affected bikes were sold in the US and Canada between 1999 and 2015 for between US$480 and US$1,650. Bikes from equivalent price ranges and time periods in other regional markets are affected too.
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