[NMCycling] Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes - NOTE: Only applies to small toddler bikes!

[Craig M. Doolittle via Bike-racers]

NOTE:  Only applies to small toddler bikes!

Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard:
Recall Date: July 24, 2019
Recall Number: 19-173


Recall Summary
Name of product:
Trek Kickster
Hazard:

The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedy:
Repair
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.


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<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.trekbikes.com_&d=DwMF-g&c=jTZAAM0XhIN6PlQBQ9oQqw&r=wP628UuQfVu2NcBQfthd6Q&m=tfNgJDKguYIExNhUOzGhUiQJvoT74YvuQBsHHPgKPHs&s=iK6OFEq7JWCrZeDVKqGEGFi6ghyjjwN33MTRLp9FeuI&e=> and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.




Pictures available here:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Trek-Recalls-Kickster-Bikes-Due-to-Fall-Hazard<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cpsc.gov_Recalls_2019_Trek-2DRecalls-2DKickster-2DBikes-2DDue-2Dto-2DFall-2DHazard&d=DwMF-g&c=jTZAAM0XhIN6PlQBQ9oQqw&r=wP628UuQfVu2NcBQfthd6Q&m=tfNgJDKguYIExNhUOzGhUiQJvoT74YvuQBsHHPgKPHs&s=JqeUgXHPMQsvL1uBGgFQh-a2fR7E_KqcvI9o10OVyOg&e=>




Recall Details
Units:
About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)


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<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.trekbikes.com&d=DwQF-g&c=jTZAAM0XhIN6PlQBQ9oQqw&r=wP628UuQfVu2NcBQfthd6Q&m=tfNgJDKguYIExNhUOzGhUiQJvoT74YvuQBsHHPgKPHs&s=CQatyF3lWYQUMyocGoggnpmUXiE5_VjTB53mQBW8N9k&e=> 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


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