Canada
Trek and Electra branded bicycles whose model name is printed on the top tube and whose serial number (located on the bottom bracket near the crankset) starts with WTU and ends in U, V, or X are affected; listed models include various Trek Precaliber 12/16/20, Electra Sprocket and Townie Rental models and related service wheels. They were recalled because inadequate grease in the coaster brake hub can cause accelerated wear and brake failure, posing a fall hazard; consumers should stop using the bikes and contact a local authorized Trek retailer for a free replacement rear wheel or check the company’s recall lookup tool.
What's being recalled
This recall involves Trek and Electra branded bicycles. The bicycle model name is printed on the top of the tube of the bicycles. Each bicycle has a unique serial number. It starts with WTU and is located on the bottom bracket near the crankset. If your bike serial number ends in U, V, or X it may be affected. Please check whether your serial number is included in this recall by using the company’s global lookup tool: www.trekbikes.com/coasterbrake-recall-inquiry/.
Number sold: The company reported that 6,822 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 68,023 units were sold in the United States.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from August 2023 to August 2025.
Place of origin: Manufactured in China and Cambodia
Companies: Manufacturer: Trek Bicycle Corporation, Waterloo, Wisconsin, USA; Manufacturer: Ningbo C. Star Import and Export Co. Ltd., Cixi City, China.
How to identify it
MODEL YEAR: 2026; MODEL: Trek Precaliber 12; COLOR: Red
MODEL YEAR: 2026; MODEL: Trek Precaliber 12; COLOR: Flamingo Pink
MODEL YEAR: 2024; MODEL: Trek Precaliber 16; COLOR: Dark Aquatic
MODEL YEAR: 2026; MODEL: Trek Precaliber 16; COLOR: Mulsanne Blue
MODEL YEAR: 2026; MODEL: Trek Precaliber 16; COLOR: Volt
MODEL YEAR: 2026; MODEL: Trek Precaliber 16; COLOR: Pink Frosting
MODEL YEAR: 2024; MODEL: Trek Precaliber 20; COLOR: Miami Green
MODEL YEAR: 2024; MODEL: Trek Precaliber 20; COLOR: Lithium Grey
MODEL YEAR: 2026; MODEL: Trek Precaliber 20; COLOR: Viper Red
MODEL YEAR: 2026; MODEL: Trek Precaliber 20; COLOR: Purple Abyss
MODEL YEAR: 2026; MODEL: Electra Sprocket 1 16”; COLOR: Pixie Blue
MODEL YEAR: 2026; MODEL: Electra Townie Rental 1 Step Thru; COLOR: Blue
MODEL: Trek Precaliber 20 CB service wheel
MODEL: Trek Precaliber 16 CB service wheel
MODEL: Trek Precaliber 12 CB service wheel
The hazard
The grease inside the coaster brake hub assembly on the affected models does not provide adequate lubrication for the hub’s internal sliding surfaces. This can cause accelerated wear and internal damage, which may prevent the brake from working. The rider could lose control of the bicycle, posing risk of a fall hazard.
As of November 10th, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or in the United States.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact their local authorized Trek retailer for free replacement of the back wheel.
For more information, consumers can contact the Trek Customer Care Team by telephone at 1-800-373-4594, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm CT, by email at customercare@trekbikes.com, or visit the company website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Trek Bicycle Corporation.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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