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Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

  • 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Trek Kickster
  • 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Trek Kickster
  • 2018, 2019 Trek Kickster
  • 2018, 2019 Trek Kickster
Name of Product:
Trek Kickster
Hazard:

The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
July 24, 2019
Units:
About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising

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.
Manufacturer(s):
Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan
Importer(s):

Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.

Distributor(s):
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
19-173
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