Official recall notice
CPSC, Trek Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Road Bikes and Handlebar Stems
- Recall date
- 2000-09-28
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 13,600
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The bolts on these bikes' handlebar stems can break, resulting in the handlebars detaching from the bike and causing riders to lose control and crash.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers with bikes that have these handlebar stems should stop riding them immediately and take them to a Trek or Klein dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem, if needed.
Product description
These Icon™ brand Havana™ and Bordeaux™ stems were sold separately and installed on various 1999 model Trek and Klein road bikes. Only Icon™ stems that measure 0.75-inch or 17mm to 20mm across the front of the top clamp are part of this recall. The following model year 1999 road bikes are included in this recall: 1999 Trek Model Road Bikes 520 2200 2200T WSD 2200T 2300 2300T 2500 2501 5000 5000T 5200 PEAR WHITE 5200 BLUE 5200T PEAR WHITE 5200T BLUE 5500 BLACK 5500 USPS Y FOIL 66 Y FOIL 66T Y FOIL 77 1999 Klein Model Road Bikes QUANTUM QUANTUM T QUANTUM RACE Only road bikes are part of this recall. No Trek or Klein mountain bikes or Icon™ mountain bike stems are included.
Reported incidents
Trek Bicycle Corp. has received three reports of handlebar stems breaking, resulting in two riders suffering injuries, including a concussion and a broken collarbone.