On May 26, 2021, Trek issued a recall for their Bontrager Satellite City Bicycle Pedals. According to the recall, number 21-142, if the pedals are incorrectly installed by the retailer during assembly, they can fall off the crank arm and pose a fall and injury risk to riders. The recall has affected approximately 316,500 products.
The recall specifically involves the Bontrager Satellite City Pedals, installed as original equipment on multiple bicycles, including the Trek “Allant+,” “Dual Sport+,” “FX 2,” “FX 3,” “Verve 2,” “Verve 3,” and “Verve+.” The bicycles have “ZTR02” stamped on the pedals (including on the pedals that were sold separately as replacements. The affected pedals have orange reflectors on the outside edges.
The bicycles with the defective pedals were sold from January 2018 through April 2021 for prices ranging from $600 to $6,000 at Trek Bicycle stores, other bike stores nationwide, and online at trekbikes.com.
According to Trek, there have been 132 reports of the pedals either loosening, locking, or falling off. At least 7 of these reports consisted of riders falling and suffering injuries, some of which included road rash, scrapes, and bruises.
The company is recommended that affected consumers stop using the bicycles equipped with the defective pedals and contact their local retailers for free installation of replacement pedals. Although this sounds like a great solution for consumers who have been unaffected by the defective product, it is not a solution for consumers who have been harmed due to the defective product.
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The Injuries that Affected Consumers Could Suffer
The recall claims that the only injuries reported include road rash, scrapes, and bruises. These injuries are very minor. Although many bicycle incidents associated with defective pedals can lead to only minor injuries, these incidents can also lead to more serious injuries.
Some of the injuries that victims could experience include the following:
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures
- Lacerations
- Joint injuries (including dislocations)
- Sprains and strains
- Scrapes and bruises
- Road rash or road burn
Regardless of the specific harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to the defective bike pedals, you should explore the legal options available to you – you might have grounds to file a lawsuit.
Is there a Class Action Lawsuit?
Can I file a class action lawsuit? How can I join or be a part of a class action lawsuit on this case? If the defective product harmed many parties, then it is likely that there is a class action claim in which you could participate. A class action lawyer can help you figure out how to join the specific class action lawsuit. In some cases, there might be mass torts rather than a class action lawsuit – mass torts are single claims against the same company. For more information about how to proceed with your claim, do not hesitate to contact our recall lawyers as soon as possible.
What Should Affected Consumers Do?
If you or a member of your family suffered harm due to the defective Trek pedals, it is important that you follow the steps listed below:
- Take photos of your injuries
- Take photos of the defective pedals
- Take photos of the entire scene of the accident
- Contact the company to report the incident – do not agree to a refund, a free repair, a replacement, or to return the product
- Speak to witnesses and collect their information
- Gather any video footage that captured the incident
- Collect all medical records
- Collect records of lost earnings resulting from the incident
- Collect records related to the purchase of the defective product
- Seek legal assistance with a product liability expert as soon as possible
For more information about what you should do after being harmed by the defective bike pedals or any other defective product, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers will guide you every step of the way.
Contact Us Immediately
Were you or a member of your family harmed as a direct result of the defective Trek bicycle pedals? If so, you could file a product liability lawsuit and fight for your right to be compensated for the harm caused by the defective product. If you are interested in exploring the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue Trek or any other negligent company.
If you would like to benefit from a free case evaluation, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm today.
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