Trek Recalls Bontrager Line Pro Bicycle Pedals Due to Fall Hazard

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Jul 26, 2018, 13:10 ET

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Trek-Recalls-Bontrager-Line-Pro-Bicycle-Pedals-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Bontrager Line Pro flat bicycle pedals

Hazard: The spindle of one or both of the pedals can break, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and take them to a Trek retailer for a free repair.

Consumer Contact:

Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 9,630 pairs (in addition, 600 pairs were sold in Canada)

Description:
This recall involves all Bontrager Line Pro flat bicycle pedals. These aluminum pedals come in orange and black. "Line Pro" and "Bontrager" are printed on the body of the pedal.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of broken spindles in the bicycle pedals. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from April 2016 through June 2018 for about $100 for the pedals.

Importer: Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.

Distributor: Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

In Conjunction With: Canada

Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67212r-eng.php.

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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