Trek Recalls Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1576.
This recall involves model year 2013 Trek Madone bicycles with model numbers 5.2, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 7.7 or 7.9, and serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G or H. A list of all serial numbers included in the recall is at www.trekbikes.com. Some of the recalled models are custom-ordered Project One Madones. The model number is printed on the bicycle frame. The serial number is printed on a sticker underneath the frame of the bicycle. The bicycles were sold in a variety of colors.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1576.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take the bicycles to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Bicycle Stores Nationwide From July 2012 Through December 2013 For Between $3,400 And $6,300, And For Custom Models Between $4,000 And $15,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1576.
Trek at (800) 373-4594 from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Bicycle Stores Nationwide From July 2012 Through December 2013 For Between $3,400 And $6,300, And For Custom Models Between $4,000 And $15,000. Recall FAQ
Bicycle Stores Nationwide From July 2012 Through December 2013 For Between $3,400 And $6,300, And For Custom Models Between $4,000 And $15,000. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Trek Recalls Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail. The notice was published on December 12, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 6,800 units are potentially affected.