20,000 Trek and Electra e-bikes recalled

Hyena, a Taiwan-based e-bike drive system supplier, is recalling Trek and Electra e-bikes sold in 2025 in North America after reports that the bikes' rear wheel bolts "may be affected by hydrogen embrittlement", which can lead to them breaking when torqued. The recall covers about 19,890 bikes, including model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 Midstep, Stepover, and FX+ 1S models, plus Electra Townie Go! Step Thru models sold before October 28, 2025, in the US and Canada. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Trek has received seven reports of bolts breaking, with no injuries reported. Bikes sold in Europe are not affected by the recall. Consumers are advised to stop riding bikes with the recalled bolts and contact an authorised Trek or Electra dealer to schedule a free fix, which replaces the bolts with new silver ones. Trek is also offering a US$10 in-store credit for participating customers. [recall details]