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Trek Girls' Bicycles Due To Frame Failure
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should take the recalled bicycle away from children immediately and return it to a Trek dealer for a free replacement MT220 girls' bicycle or a $100 discount on a different size Trek bicycle.
Who to contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Trek at (800) 373-4594 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.trekbikes.com
The product
This recall involves Trek girls' bicycles model MT220 and model years 2005 (light metallic blue), 2006 (metallic silver and metallic purple or pink and pearl white), and 2007 (pink and white pearl or metallic purple). The model name is printed on the frame of the bicycle. Model year 2008 bicycles are not included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 49,000
- Recall date
- February 7, 2008
- Brand
- Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Trek has received 13 reports of frames breaking, including four minor injuries.
Authorized Trek dealers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2007 for about $300.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Trek Recalls Girls' Bicycles Due To Frame Failure”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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