Trek Recalls Bicycles with Coaster Brakes and Replacement Rear Wheels Due to Crash Hazard
Recalled 2025-11-13. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 68,000Units
2025-11-13Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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
- The hazard
- The coaster brakes can fail to engage, resulting in the rider losing control, posing a crash hazard.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The 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.
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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