Trek Recalls Girls' Bicycles Due To Frame Failure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-02-07). Hazards: crash. Models: MT220. About 49,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08186 |
| Published | 2008-02-07 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Trek MT220 Girls' Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Trek |
| Firms | Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 49,000 |
| Model numbers | MT220 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Authorized Trek dealers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2007 for about $300. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
Trek has received 13 reports of frames breaking, including four minor injuries.
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