Published by If you purchased a recalled Trek Domane+ electric bicycle and experienced a chainring failure, fall, crash, or related losses, you may be eligible for legal review and compensation through a Trek Domane Recall Lawsuit.
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Table Of Contents
- What’s the Problem?
- Latest Updates
- Product & Usage Overview
- Where and When the Recalled Bicycles Were Sold
- Incidents & Injuries
- Do You Qualify for a Trek Domane Recall Lawsuit?
- Legal Theories & Liability Grounds
- Statute of Limitations & Timing
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Why You Should Act Now
- References
What’s the Problem?
On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Model Year 2026 Trek-branded Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6 and Checkpoint+ SL 7 electric bicycles due to a fall or crash hazard. According to CPSC, the bolts on the chainring can come loose, causing the chainring to separate from the bike. If that occurs during riding, the rider can lose control and suffer a fall or crash.
The remedy is a free repair. CPSC instructs consumers to immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Trek dealer to schedule a free repair, where the dealer will tighten the chainring bolts to the correct specification. Trek also offers a $20 in-store credit toward Trek, Electra, or Bontrager merchandise to consumers who participate in the recall; the credit is valid through December 31, 2026.
Latest Updates
- December 11, 2025 – CPSC announced Recall No. 26-138 for Model Year 2026 Trek-branded Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6 and Checkpoint+ SL 7 electric bicycles due to a fall or crash hazard when chainring bolts come loose and the chainring separates from the bike. [1]
Product & Usage Overview
This recall affects multiple Model Year 2026 Trek-branded electric bicycle models, including two Domane+ variants. The recalled models listed by CPSC are:
- Domane+ ALR 5 (Model Year 2026)
- Domane+ ALR 6 AXS (Model Year 2026)
- Checkpoint+ SL 6 (Model Year 2026)
- Checkpoint+ SL 7 (Model Year 2026)
Where and When the Recalled Bicycles Were Sold
According to CPSC, the recalled electric bicycles were sold at independent bicycle retailers and Trek authorized retailers nationwide and online from July 2025 through September 2025. The price range listed by CPSC is between $5,000 and $8,000.
CPSC reports approximately 700 units were affected. The importer is Trek Bicycle Corporation of Waterloo, Wisconsin, and the bicycles were manufactured in Cambodia.
Incidents & Injuries
CPSC states the firm received three reports of the bicycle chainring coming loose on the recalled bikes. CPSC also states that no injuries had been reported at the time of the recall announcement. While the recall notice does not describe injuries, the hazard identified is significant because crashes on electric bicycles can lead to high-energy impacts depending on rider speed, terrain, traffic conditions, and protective equipment.
Do You Qualify for a Trek Domane Recall Lawsuit?
You may qualify to pursue a Trek Domane Recall Lawsuit (or a related claim involving the recalled Trek electric bicycles) if one or more of the following apply:
- You purchased a Model Year 2026 Trek-branded Domane+ ALR 5 or Domane+ ALR 6 AXS electric bicycle (or one of the other recalled models listed by CPSC).
- Your chainring bolts loosened, the chainring separated (or began to separate), or you experienced a sudden drivetrain event consistent with the hazard described in the recall.
- You suffered injuries from a fall or crash, or you incurred property damage, medical expenses, lost income, or other losses tied to a chainring-loosening event.
- You have documentation connecting the bicycle and incident (proof of purchase, photos, service records, or witness statements).
Evidence You Should Gather
If you are evaluating legal options, documentation is often decisive. Consider preserving:
- Proof of purchase showing date, retailer, and model (receipt, invoice, or confirmation).
- Photos of the bicycle showing “TREK” on the downtube and the model name on the top tube, plus any photos of the chainring area and bolts.
- Service and repair records from authorized Trek dealers, including recall participation documentation and bolt-tightening work performed.
- Medical records and bills if you were injured in a fall or crash.
- Incident documentation (date/time/location, conditions, photos of injuries or property damage, and witness contact information).
Damages You Can Recover
Recoverable damages depend on state law and the facts of the incident, but may include:
- Medical expenses: emergency care, imaging, surgery, follow-up care, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.
- Lost wages: time missed from work and loss of earning capacity in serious injury cases.
- Pain and suffering: physical pain, disability impacts, and emotional distress following a crash.
- Property damage: repair or replacement costs for the bicycle and other damaged property.
- Out-of-pocket costs: transportation, assistive devices, and other incident-related expenses.
Legal Theories & Liability Grounds
Depending on the evidence, a Trek Domane Recall Lawsuit may be evaluated under common product-liability frameworks, such as:
- Defective design or manufacture: allegations that the chainring bolt system can loosen in a way that allows chainring separation during foreseeable use, creating a crash risk.
- Strict product liability: claims that the product was unreasonably dangerous when sold due to the hazard identified in the recall.
- Failure to warn: claims that riders were not adequately warned about bolt-loosening risks prior to the recall announcement.
Statute of Limitations & Timing
Deadlines for filing personal injury or product liability claims vary by state. If you experienced a chainring-loosening incident, it is typically important to preserve evidence, document the bicycle’s condition, and keep repair records—especially if you proceed with the free recall repair described by CPSC. An attorney can help you understand the filing deadlines and whether your situation supports a claim beyond the recall remedy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I do if I own a recalled Trek Domane+ electric bicycle?
CPSC instructs consumers to immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Trek dealer to schedule a free repair. The dealer will tighten the chainring bolts to the correct specification. - Is there an incentive for participating in the recall repair?
Yes. CPSC states Trek will provide consumers who participate in the recall with a $20 in-store credit toward Trek, Electra, or Bontrager merchandise, valid through December 31, 2026. - How do I contact Trek about this recall?
CPSC lists Trek’s contact information as 800-373-4594 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday) or online at Trek’s recalls page; consumers can also go to Trek’s website and click “Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
Why You Should Act Now
This recall identifies a failure mode that can lead to sudden loss of control: chainring bolts can loosen and the chainring can separate from the bicycle, creating a fall or crash hazard. If you own one of the recalled Trek electric bicycles—especially the Domane+ models—stop riding it and schedule the free repair through an authorized Trek dealer. If you experienced a chainring-loosening incident, fall, or crash and suffered losses, a product liability attorney can help evaluate whether a Trek Domane Recall Lawsuit is appropriate and what documentation is needed to support your claim.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TREK-Recalls-Electric-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-or-Crash-Hazard