CPSC2019-07-24
Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan
Hazard
The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
Sold at
Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from August 2012 through April 2019 for about $170.
Affected count
About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Trek Kickster
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Trek-Recalls-Kickster-Bikes-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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