CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 7, 2008

Trek Recalls Girls' Bicycles Due To Frame Failure

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, consumers can contact Trek at (800) 373-4594 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.trekbikes.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized Trek dealers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2007 for about $300.
Injuries
Trek has received 13 reports of frames breaking, including four minor injuries.
Recall Number
08186

Product Information

Product Name
Trek MT220 Girls' Bicycles
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Number of Units
About 49,000
Imported By
Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
Manufactured In
Taiwan

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 373-4594
Website www.trekbikes.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, consumers can contact Trek at (800) 373-4594 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.trekbikes.com