Trek Electric Bicycles Recalled by U.S. Safety Agency Over Fall Risk

CPSC posts recall notice for Trek e-bikes and why it matters now

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has posted a recall notice for certain electric bicycles made by Trek. The notice warns of a fall and crash hazard tied to a defect in the bikes, and it directs owners to the CPSC website for full details. The posting names the manufacturer — Trek — and explains the safety risk so riders can check whether their bike is affected and learn what remedy the company is offering.

Which Trek e-bike models are listed and what the recall says

The CPSC listing identifies the exact Trek models and serial-number ranges included in the recall; those specifics appear on the agency’s webpage and in the formal recall document. The agency’s summary says the defect can cause a sudden loss of power or other malfunction while riding, which could lead to a loss of control, a fall or a crash. The public notice also reports whether Trek has received any incident or injury reports and summarizes the company’s response.

According to the CPSC posting, Trek is offering a remedy for owners of affected bikes. The recall document lays out the options — typically a free repair, a replacement, or a refund — and explains how consumers can claim the offered remedy. The recall notice also lists how many units are included and describes any parts or components that will be replaced during the remedy. For exact language on which models, serial numbers, and the remedy timetable, readers should consult the full CPSC notice for the authoritative list.

How to find the full recall notice on CPSC.gov and what it shows

To find the full recall: go to the CPSC website and use the search box to enter “Trek” or keywords like “electric bicycle.” The recall page normally opens with a short summary and then links to a detailed PDF or web page with photos, model and serial-number lists, the stated hazard, and the remedy steps. The document includes contact information for the company and the CPSC’s recall coordinator, and it tells owners how to register their product for repair or replacement.

The official notice commonly includes one or more photos of the affected product so owners can visually match their bike. It also gives instructions for what to do immediately — for example, stop riding the bike if you suspect your unit is included — and how to start the remedy process with Trek.

What owners and prospective buyers should know now

If you own a Trek e-bike, check the CPSC recall page right away to confirm whether your model and serial number are listed. If your bike is included, stop using it until you understand the risk and the company’s instructions. The recall will spell out whether a simple part replacement or an in-shop retrofit is needed, or whether Trek is offering a refund or replacement instead.

Prospective buyers should pause on purchases of used Trek e-bikes until the seller can confirm the model and serial number are not part of the recall. Retailers and secondhand sellers are generally expected to disclose whether a bicycle is subject to an active safety recall; the CPSC notice will explain any instructions for dealers.

Why the CPSC recall matters and what it could mean for the e-bike market

The CPSC is the federal agency charged with keeping products safe. When it posts a recall, the agency is telling consumers that a product poses a measurable safety risk and that the manufacturer has agreed to take action to reduce that risk. Recalls prompt manufacturers to reach out to owners, provide repairs or refunds, and often to cover shipping and service costs.

E-bike recalls have become more visible as the category grows. A recall can create short-term headaches for dealers and service centers — more repairs, parts demand and customer calls — and can slow sales of the affected models. For everyday riders, the most important result is practical: a path to a fix that reduces the danger of riding a faulty bike.

If you think your Trek e-bike might be involved, consult the CPSC recall posting now and follow the steps the agency and Trek describe. The full notice is the definitive source of which bikes are affected and how to obtain the remedy.

Sources

• prnewswire.com