Reported Jul 24, 2019
Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
Lee Chi Enterprises Co. of Taiwan
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Trek Kickster
- Amount recalled
- About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising
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