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Product Recall
Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Trek Kickster
Trek Kickster
Recall Date: July 24th, 2019
Units: About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
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.
Images:
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Trek Kickster
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Trek Kickster
2018, 2019 Trek Kickster
2018, 2019 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.Injuries:
The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising
Manufacturers:
Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan
Retailers:
Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from August 2012 through April 2019 for about $170.
Importers:
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Distributors:
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
