Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled July 24, 2019 · CPSC recall 19173 · Trek

Hazard

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

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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

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.

Product

Trek Kickster

Manufacturer(s)

Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan

Imported by

Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.

Distributed by

Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.

Retailers

Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from August 2012 through April 2019 for about $170.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →