Trek Recalls Nearly 80,000 Bikes Over Brake Defect

Trek Bicycle Corporation has recalled nearly 80,000 bicycles across the United States, Canada, and Europe due to a defect in the coaster brake system that poses a crash risk, urging owners to stop riding the affected models immediately.

The recall, announced last week by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, covers approximately 68,000 bikes sold in the United States, 6,822 in Canada, and 2,196 delivered to retailers in Europe. The action targets five specific models from model years 2024 to 2026: the Trek Precaliber 12, 16, and 20 children's bikes; the Electra Sprocket 1 16 children's bike; and the Electra Townie Rental 1 Step-Thru electric bike in blue. In Europe, only the Precaliber 12 is included, due to differences in model specifications and assembly. The bikes were sold through authorized Trek and Electra retailers, as well as online at Trek.com, from August 2023 to September 2025, with prices ranging from $300 to $660. The recall also extends to select aftermarket replacement rear wheels for these models.

The issue stems from inadequate lubrication inside the coaster brake assembly, a rear-wheel mechanism activated by pedaling backward. According to Trek, the lack...