Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle Helmets for Failing Impact Standards

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-05-04). Hazards: fall, impact injury. About 4,500 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`06155`
Published	2006-05-04
Last updated	2024-06-10
Product category	Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Products	Trek Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD Model Bicycle Helmets
Firm named in the title	Trek
Firms	Trek Bicycle, of Waterloo, Wis. (manufacturer)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	4,500
Hazard classes	fall, impact injury
Remedy classes	refund, stop use
Sold	Authorized Trek Dealers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $129.

Description

The recalled helmets are identified by the model name Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD. A label inside the helmet identifies the helmet as "Trek Anthem C." The helmets are available in men's sizes in black/charcoal, blue/silver and blue/red, and in women's sizes in aqua blue/silver and white/silver. This recall includes all sizes of this helmet.

Hazard

Product testing has demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and return their helmets to an authorized Trek dealer for a full refund.

Incidents and injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Machine access

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