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Product recall · CPSCJuly 24, 2019Serious
Trek Kickster Bikes
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
Who to contact: Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves all model year 2013 through 2019 Trek Kicksters. The bikes are made for toddlers who are learning how to ride a two wheeler. The kicksters do not have pedals so children can focus on balancing. They come in black, blue, red and pink and "TREK" is written on the crossbar.
Details
- Units affected
- About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- July 24, 2019
- Brand
- Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan, Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising
Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from August 2012 through April 2019 for about $170.
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 Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard”
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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