Stop usingCPSC·Outdoor and sports·January 29, 2026

Hyena recalls 2026 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bikes over rear wheel bolts that can break

The black rear wheel bolts can break when torqued, which can make the rear wheel come off the bike and cause a fall, and the company has received seven reports of bolts breaking but no injuries.

What to do

Stop using the bicycles right away and contact an authorized Trek or Electra dealer for a free repair, where the black bolts are swapped for new silver ones. Find a dealer at https://www.trekbikes.com./us/en_US/store-finder/ and get a $10 in-store credit through December 31, 2026.

Photos from CPSC

  • Rear wheel bolts installed on model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles, photo from CPSC
  • Rear wheel bolts installed on model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles, photo from CPSC
  • Rear wheel bolts installed on model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles, photo from CPSC
  • Rear wheel bolts installed on model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles, photo from CPSC
  • Rear wheel bolts installed on model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles, photo from CPSC
  • Rear wheel bolts installed on model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles, photo from CPSC

Photos supplied by CPSC.

Recall details

Product
Rear wheel bolts installed on model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles
Hazard
The rear wheel bolts can break when torqued, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard.
Injuries
The firm has received seven reports of the rear wheel bolts breaking on affected bicycles. No injuries have been reported.
Units
About 19,890
Where sold
Sold at Trek stores and Trek authorized retailers nationwide and online from April 2025 through October 2025 for about $2,100.
Remedy
Repair
Notice last updated
January 29, 2026
Recall date
January 29, 2026

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from CPSC.

Rear Bolts on Trek and Electra Electric Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Manufactured by Hyena

Description
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.
Hazard
The rear wheel bolts can break when torqued, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
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. Remedy options: Repair.
Injuries
The firm has received seven reports of the rear wheel bolts breaking on affected bicycles. No injuries have been reported.
Number of units
About 19,890
Sold at
Sold at Trek stores and Trek authorized retailers nationwide and online from April 2025 through October 2025 for about $2,100.

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