Ohio Product Liability Lawyer Report: Trek Recalls 998,000 Bicycles

Ohio Product Liability Lawyer Investigating Trek Bicycle Injuries

Following an incident that left one rider quadriplegic, Trek Bicycle Corporation recalled nearly one million bicycles on Tuesday.  According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Recall Summary, “An open quick release lever on the bicycle’s front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.”  In three known incidents of malfunction, riders have suffered quadriplegia, facial injuries, and a fractured wrist, respectively.

With a full 900,000 of the recalled products having been sold in the U.S., owners of Trek bicycles are advised to cease use of the bikes and bring them to a Trek dealer for the necessary replacement parts.  The recalled bicycles, model years 2000 through 2015, can be identified by their black or silver quick release lever on the front wheel hub.  The lever on recalled bicycles can be opened far enough to come in to contact with the bicycle’s disc brake assembly.

Ohio Bicycle Accidents—Motor Vehicle Accidents or Product Liability?

This blog recently focused on the many dangers Ohio bike riders face in traffic.  Unfortunately, with careless manufacturers releasing defective bicycles onto the market without proper testing and safeguards, cyclists who would otherwise be safe on the road may find themselves in need of an Ohio product liability lawyer .

Defectively designed, manufactured, or assembled bicycles cause countless personal injuries every year.  These are not scratches and bruises.  Traumatic brain injuries, fractured bones, spinal cord injuries, and even death can result when an unprepared rider is thrown to the pavement or, worse, into the path of motor vehicle traffic.

If you or a loved one have been injured by a defective bicycle, contact our Ohio product liability lawyers at Lowe Scott Fisher Co., LPA.  Representing clients in Cleveland, Ohio, and nationwide, we have the experience, skill, and knowledge to help you recover the compensation you deserve for your injuries.