CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/70515r-eng.php
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/70515r-eng.php
Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from August 2012 through April 2019 for about $170.
Injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising
Manufacturer
Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
19173
Product Information
Product Name
Trek Kickster
Number of Units
About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
Manufacturer Name
Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan
Imported By
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Distributed By
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Manufactured In
Taiwan