Quick-release skewers that can get caught in the brake disc or the front wheel have triggered a huge recall campaign: The US manufacturer is recalling over one million bikes so that specialist retailers can replace the affected quick-releases.

The problem Trek is facing with a recall is a quick release on the front wheel. The clamping lever can be moved further than 180 degrees and, if the quick release is not tightened properly, can get caught in the brake rotor and lock the front wheel. In North America, accidents have occurred due to the quick release, once with facial injuries and once with a broken wrist.

Affected are all bicycles built from 1999 onwards that have a disc brake on the fork and a quick release that can be opened by more than 180 degrees and could therefore get caught in the front wheel or the brake disk. For these models, the US manufacturer will have all quick-release skewers replaced by specialist dealers at the company's expense.

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