"Trek has announced a major safety recall affecting more than 75,000 bicycles, urging riders to stop riding immediately due to a potentially faulty coaster brake mechanism. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the coaster brake on select models may not be properly lubricated, leading to premature wear and, in some cases, brake failure. For bikes designed for kids and casual riders, that's a recipe for serious trouble."
"Riders in the U.S. will also receive a $20 in-store credit as an incentive to get the fix done promptly. Trek reports no injuries to date, but the company isn't taking chances-and neither should anyone riding an affected model. What Should You Do Right Now? Stop riding the bike immediately. The defect is listed as a crash hazard. Check your serial number on Trek's recall page or contact your local dealer. Book a free inspection/repair at any authorized Trek or Electra retailer."
More than 75,000 Trek bicycles sold between 2024 and 2026 are recalled because select coaster brakes may be improperly lubricated, causing premature internal wear and possible brake failure. Affected models use coaster brakes that engage when pedaling backward, making lubrication critical for safe stopping, particularly for kids' and casual bikes. Trek offers free inspections and repairs at authorized Trek and Electra retailers and provides a $20 in-store credit for U.S. riders who get repairs. Riders should stop riding immediately, check serial numbers on Trek's recall page or with local dealers, and schedule a free inspection or repair.
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