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.
Which Bikes Are Affected?
The recall covers five models sold between 2024 and 2026:
- Trek Precaliber 12
- Trek Precaliber 16
- Trek Precaliber 20
- Electra Townie Rental 1 Step-Thru
- Electra Sprocket 1 16″
All affected models use coaster brakes—systems that activate when a rider pedals backward—making lubrication and internal wear critical for safe stopping.
What Trek is Doing About It?
Trek is offering free inspections and repairs through authorized Trek and Electra retailers. 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.
- Claim your in-store credit once the repair is complete.
If you or someone in your family owns one of these bikes, pull it off the road and get it checked. Trek’s taking the right steps, but the responsibility to act quickly falls on riders. A five-minute check of the serial number today could prevent a serious crash tomorrow.
For full details, check out: Trek-Bikes.com
