Checkpoint Bike Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Trek recalled Model Year 2026 Checkpoint+ SL 6 and Checkpoint+ SL 7 electric bicycles in CPSC recall 26-138, announced December 11, 2025. The recall remains open with a repair remedy. No closure, expansion or update has followed the notice. Chainring bolts on these bikes can come loose, so the chainring can separate from the bike. CPSC calls this a fall or crash hazard. If you own one of these bikes, stop riding it until you confirm whether it is included. Check the serial number, which begins with WTU for included bikes. Included bikes qualify for a free repair from an authorized dealer.

Latest Checkpoint Bike Recall Updates

December 11, 2025: CPSC Announces Trek Electric Bicycle Recall

CPSC announced a recall of about 700 Model Year 2026 Trek electric bicycles, including the Checkpoint+ SL 6 and SL 7 [1]. Trek Bicycle Corporation of Waterloo, Wisconsin is the importer. The CPSC record lists the remedy as a repair: a free repair at an authorized Trek dealer, plus a $20 in-store credit for owners who take part in the recall.

Which Checkpoint Bikes Are Affected?

The recall covers four Model Year 2026 Trek electric bicycle models, and this page focuses on the two Checkpoint+ models. The four models are:

• Checkpoint+ SL 6
• Checkpoint+ SL 7
• Domane+ ALR 5
• Domane+ ALR 6 AXS

CPSC describes the recalled bikes with the word TREK on the downtube of the frame and the model’s name printed on the top tube. The bikes come in various colors and sizes. Not all bicycles within these models are included in the recall, according to Trek’s consumer notice [2]. An included bicycle has a serial number that begins with WTU, on the bottom bracket near the crankset.

Why Were the Checkpoint Bikes Recalled?

Certain bicycles within the four models were recalled because the chainring bolts were not tightened to specification during assembly and can loosen while riding, according to Trek’s consumer notice. Trek warns that if the chainring separates from the bike while riding, the rider could lose control of the bicycle and fall. The repair tightens each chainring bolt to 10 Nm using a torque wrench and chainring nut wrench, at no cost, according to Trek’s recall FAQ. It should take about 15 to 20 minutes once the retailer has the bicycle. Trek’s consumer notice adds that the dealer will tighten the bolts to the correct specification to ensure the bike is safe to ride.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Trek has received three reports of the chainring coming loose on the recalled bikes, according to CPSC’s recall notice. The bikes were manufactured in Cambodia. These three reports are the only incidents the recall notice describes. According to the CPSC record, independent bicycle retailers and Trek authorized retailers sold the bikes nationwide and online from July 2025 through September 2025, for between $5,000 and $8,000. No injuries have been reported, and Trek’s warning about a fall is not a report of any injury. A recall or a report is not a finding that the product caused any injury or crash.

What Should Consumers Do?

Take these steps if you own a Checkpoint+ SL 6 or SL 7 from the 2026 model year:

1. Stop riding your bike until you have confirmed whether it is part of the recall.
2. Enter your serial number in Trek’s recall look-up tool, or ask a local Trek retailer if you are unsure.
3. If your bike is included, take it to an authorized Trek dealer for the free repair, and do not repair it yourself.
4. If you take part in the recall, Trek provides a $20 in-store credit that is valid through December 31, 2026.
5. Call Trek Customer Care at 800-373-4594, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or visit https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/recalls.

Legal Options

A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. No MDL has been formed for the Checkpoint+ recall as of the August 3, 2026 pending MDL report from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation [3]. A rider hurt in a fall or crash on a recalled bike may ask for an individual legal review. You can read more about the Domane+ models on the Trek Domane recall page.

Filing Deadlines

Injury claim deadlines are set by state law and depend on where you live. The clock can also depend on when the crash or injury happened, or on when you discovered the problem with the bike. A missed deadline can end a claim, even one with strong facts, so ask a lawyer about your situation promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Keep Riding My Checkpoint Bike During the Recall?

You should not keep riding your Checkpoint bike during the recall, even if it seems fine. Trek’s FAQ says loose chainring bolts may not be visible but can cause the chainring to detach suddenly during use.

Who Can I Contact About the Checkpoint Bike Recall?

You can contact your local Trek or Electra retailer with questions about the Checkpoint bike recall. Trek’s consumer notice also points owners to www.trekbikes.com for more information on the repair and the credit.

Can I Tighten the Chainring Bolts Myself?

No, you should not tighten your Checkpoint chainring bolts yourself. Trek’s FAQ says the company requires an authorized Trek retailer to complete the repair. That ensures proper tools, torque and documentation in compliance with CPSC regulations.

Does the Checkpoint Bike Recall Credit Have Cash Value?

The Checkpoint bike recall credit has no cash value, according to Trek’s FAQ. It is a $20 in-store credit that owners can spend on any Trek, Electra or Bontrager merchandise.

Will Trek Share My Details with CPSC?

Trek may share your name and contact information with CPSC so it can track the recall’s progress. Trek’s consumer notice says you can object by notifying Trek in writing within 10 days that you do not consent to the sharing.

Where Is the Checkpoint Bike Recall Look-Up Tool?

Trek’s Checkpoint bike recall look-up tool is at https://www.trekbikes.com/chainring-bolt-recall-inquiry/. Trek’s consumer notice says to enter your bike’s serial number there to find out whether it is included.

References

1. https://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?format=json&RecallNumber=26138
2. https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/company/legal_policies/safety_recalls/
3. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_Actions_Pending-August-3-2026.pdf