Electric Bicycle Rear Bolts (Trek/Electra) – fall hazard (2026)
The rear wheel bolts can break during use, potentially causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Rear wheel bolts installed on model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles
Brand
Hyena, Inc., of Taiwan
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hyena, Inc., of Taiwan is recalling Rear wheel bolts installed on model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! . The hazard is: The rear wheel bolts can break when torqued, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle, posing . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves the rear wheel bolts on model year 2026 Trek-branded FX+ 1 Midstep, FX+ 1S Midstep, FX+ 1 Stepover, and FX+ 1S Stepover, and Electra-branded Townie Go! Step Thru and Townie Go! S Step Thru electric bicycles sold before October 28, 2025. The bicycles come in various colors and sizes. The Trek bicycles have the word "TREK" printed on the downtube of the frame and "FX+" is printed on the top tube. The Electra bicycles have the word "townie" printed on the downtube, "electra" on the seat stay, and "go!" on the chain guard. The original rear wheel bolts are black and connect the motor to the rear frame of the bicycles.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The rear wheel bolts can break when torqued, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles with recalled bolts and contact an authorized Trek or Electra dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealer's location. The dealer will replace the original black rear wheel bolts with new silver rear wheel bolts. Consumers can locate their nearest dealer at https://www.trekbikes.com./us/en_US/store-finder/. Trek will provide consumers who participate in the recall with a $10 in-store credit toward any Trek, Electra or Bontrager merchandise. The credit is valid through December 31, 2026.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Feb 22, 2026