Trek Recalls Super Commuter+ Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled 2019-12-06. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 2,840Units
2019-12-06Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves all model year 2017, 2018, and 2019 Trek Super Commuter+ 8S electric bicycles. "Trek" is printed on the bicycle's downtube and the bike has an integrated battery and motor. The bikes were sold in the following color and sizes: Viper Red with black decals, sizes 45/S through 60/XL.
- The hazard
- The front fender bolt can unthread causing the wheel to detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- Injuries
- The firm has received two reports of the wrong bolt being installed to secure the front fender to the fork crown. One injury has been reported, resulting in a vertebrae fracture.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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