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Trek Recalls Bicycles with Coaster Brakes and Replacement Rear Wheels Due to Crash Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #26088
Trek Recalls Bicycles with Coaster Brakes and Replacement Rear Wheels Due to Crash Hazard
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wisconsin · Trek and Electra-branded Bicycles with Coaster Brakes and Replacement Rear Wheels with Coaster Brakes
Product Description
This recall involves certain Trek and Electra-branded bicycle models with coaster brakes and replacement rear wheels. The bikes were sold in a variety of colors, including red, flamingo pink, dark aquatic, Mulsanne blue, volt yellow, pink frosting, Miami green, lithium gray, viper red, purple abyss, buttercup, pixie blue and blue. To determine if your bicycle or replacement rear wheel is included in this recall, enter your bicycle's serial number in the look-up tool at https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/coasterbrake-recall-inquiry/. The serial number is printed under the bottom bracket between the pedals and starts with the letters, "WTU." Recalled Trek and Electra-Branded Bicycles and Replacement Wheels: Brand Name Model Name Model Year Electra Townie Rental 1 Step Thru 2026 Trek Precaliber 12 2026 Trek Precaliber 16 2024 and 2026 Trek Precaliber 20 2024 and 2026 Electra Sprocket 1 16 2026 Trek Precaliber 12 CB replacement wheel 2026 Trek Precaliber 16 CB replacement wheel 2026 Trek Precaliber 20 CB replacement wheel 2026
Hazard
The coaster brakes can fail to engage, resulting in the rider losing control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles with coaster brakes and related replacement rear wheels and contact an authorized Trek or Electra dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealer.
Repair
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Trek and Electra-branded Bicycles with Coaster Brakes and Replacement Rear Wheels with Coaster Brakes on November 13, 2025. The coaster brakes can fail to engage, resulting in the rider losing control, posing a crash hazard. This recall covers about 68,000 (in addition, about 6,820 were sold in canada) and was initiated by Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wisconsin as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and schedule a free repair. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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