Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-07-24). Hazards: fall. About 11,560 units in the US and 1,800 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19173 |
| Published | 2019-07-24 |
| Last updated | 2019-07-24 |
| Products | Trek Kickster |
| Firm named in the title | Trek |
| Firms | Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan (manufacturer); Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis. (importer); Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 11,560 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,800 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from August 2012 through April 2019 for about $170. |
Description
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising
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