Trek Bicycle Corporation is recalling approximately 3,200 road bikes and 900 aftermarket handlebar/stems because the carbon fiber handlebars can crack during use. The recall involves Model Year 2022 Speed Concept SLR bicycles, Model Year 2021-2022 Emonda SLR bicycles, and aftermarket Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C handlebar/stems from model years 2020-2022. Trek has received 37 reports of broken handlebars, including one report of a rider sustaining scrapes and bruises. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact an authorized Trek retailer for a free repair including replacement parts.
The bicycle's carbon handlebars can crack or break unexpectedly while riding, causing the rider to lose control. This poses a significant fall and crash hazard that has already resulted in dozens of reported incidents and one injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bikes and aftermarket handlebar/stems and contact their local authorized Trek retailer for a free repair.
All 2022 Speed Concept stock and P1 colorways are affected.
All MY21-22 Emonda SLR stock and P1 colorways are affected.
Sold both on bicycles and as an aftermarket component.
Recalled Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C handlebar/stem
Recalled MY 21-22 Emonda SLR bicycles
Recalled Trek bike handlebar (location of cracks)
Recalled MY22 Speed Concept SLR bicycle
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response