Trek Domane Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Trek recalled four Model Year 2026 Domane+ and Checkpoint+ electric bicycle models on December 11, 2025, in an open recall with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The chainring bolts on these bikes were not torqued to the correct specification during assembly. The bolts can loosen and let the chainring separate from the bike. That creates a fall or crash hazard for the rider. About 700 bicycles are affected, and the recall stands open with no expansion or closing reported. Owners should stop riding the bike now, contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free repair, and claim the $20 store credit.

Latest Trek Domane Recall Updates

December 11, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall No. 26-138

On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Recall No. 26-138 for four electric bicycles in the Domane+ and Checkpoint+ lines, all Model Year 2026[1]. Trek Bicycle Corporation said the bolts holding each chainring were not tightened to spec, which can let it separate and cause a fall or crash. About 700 bicycles are affected, with no injuries reported.

Which Trek Domane Are Affected?

The recall covers four Model Year 2026 electric bicycles, identified by the word “TREK” printed on the frame’s downtube with the model name on the top tube:

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

About 700 of these bicycles had already been sold to customers nationwide before Trek and the CPSC announced the recall on December 11, 2025, all four models covered by CPSC Recall No. 26-138. The notice lists no separate serial-number range, lot number, or UPC for these four models, so owners rely on the downtube and top-tube marks alone to confirm a match.

Why Was Trek Domane Recalled?

Trek recalled the Domane+ and Checkpoint+ models because the chainring bolts were not tightened to the correct torque specification when the bikes were assembled. About 700 of the recalled bicycles were already in riders’ hands when the recall began, which Trek carried out voluntarily and in cooperation with CPSC under a Fast Track Recall classification. When a bolt loosens, the chainring can separate from the bike while the rider is pedaling, posing a fall or crash hazard. Trek is providing a free dealer repair and a $20 merchandise credit toward Trek, Electra, or Bontrager products, valid through December 31, 2026, to owners who complete the repair.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

As of the December 11, 2025 recall notice, Trek had received three reports of the chainring coming loose on the recalled Domane+ and Checkpoint+ models. None of those three reports described an injury, and neither Trek nor CPSC has published an updated public count since the December 11 announcement. A loosened chainring can separate from the bike while a rider is pedaling, so even a report without an injury describes a real fall or crash risk. A complaint on file does not confirm that a fall or crash actually occurred. Owners can also send a new report directly to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, apart from Trek’s own count.

What Should Consumers Do?

Owners of an affected Trek Domane+ ALR or Checkpoint+ SL model recalled under CPSC Recall No. 26-138 should take the following steps:

1. Stop riding the bicycle immediately and do not use it again until an authorized Trek dealer has re-torqued the chainring bolts to the correct specification.
2. Contact an authorized Trek dealer or visit trekbikes.com/us/en_US/recalls to schedule the free repair. This recall also appears on Trek’s recall page[2].
3. Call Trek toll-free at 800-373-4594, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday, for help finding a dealer or scheduling the repair.
4. Ask the dealer for the $20 in-store credit toward Trek, Electra, or Bontrager merchandise after the repair is completed, valid through December 31, 2026.
5. Report any chainring problem or related fall or crash to Trek and, if desired, to the CPSC’s consumer hotline at 800-638-2772.

Legal Options

No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict case has been filed over this recall. A federal pending-litigation list carries no Trek Domane or Checkpoint+ entry[3]. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Owners who believe the chainring defect caused a fall, crash, or injury may want a lawyer to review the facts. A review does not promise eligibility or any result. No dedicated lawsuit page exists yet for this recall.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for pursuing a legal claim over a defective product come from state law rather than one fixed federal rule. How much time an owner has depends on where they live and when the chainring problem, a fall, or an injury happened. Some states start the clock when the harm is discovered rather than on the date it occurred. Missing a deadline like this can end an otherwise strong claim, so anyone thinking about pursuing one should speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who May Want to Talk to a Lawyer About the Trek Domane Recall?

Owners who may want to talk to a lawyer about this recall are those who owned or rode an affected Domane+ or Checkpoint+ model. They may have experienced the chainring loosening or been involved in a fall or crash. Owning a recalled bike alone does not mean a claim exists.

Can I File a Lawsuit Even If My Trek Bike Was Already Repaired?

Yes, filing a lawsuit after your Trek bike was already repaired is still possible. A completed recall repair does not by itself bar a claim for a fall, crash, or injury that happened before the repair was made. What matters is when and how the incident occurred.

What Should I Do If I Was Hurt by the Trek Domane Chainring Defect?

Owners hurt by the Trek Domane chainring defect should get medical care first, keep the bicycle and any broken parts, and save purchase and repair records. As of September 25, 2026, Trek and CPSC had not published any additional guidance for injured riders beyond the original recall notice.

Where Are the Recalled Trek Domane and Checkpoint+ Bikes Made?

The recalled Trek Domane+ and Checkpoint+ bikes are manufactured in Cambodia, according to the CPSC’s recall notice. Trek, based in Waterloo, Wisconsin, imports these bicycles into the United States for sale through bike shops nationwide.

Is It Illegal to Sell a Recalled Trek Domane Bicycle?

Yes, it is illegal to sell a recalled Trek Domane or Checkpoint+ bicycle. Federal law prohibits selling a product subject to a CPSC-ordered or voluntary recall, and as of September 25, 2026 no exception for this recall had been published.

Is the Trek Domane Recall Limited to the United States?

The Trek Domane recall is limited to the bicycles named in the CPSC’s notice, which states no separate unit count for any country outside the United States. Some online summaries of this recall mention Canadian or European figures, but those numbers do not appear in CPSC’s official notice.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TREK-Recalls-Electric-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-or-Crash-Hazard
2. https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/company/legal_policies/safety_recalls/
3. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0